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Visual Art Hitlist

14 Aug 2009

Our pick of the week's exhibitions

Self-Made Cavalcade, Milestone, Jane and Louise Wilson: Unfolding the Aryan Papers, The Creative World of Alan Davie, The Enlightenments, The Discovery of Spain, Eva Hesse: Studiowork

The Discovery of Spain

5 Aug 20094 stars

Fascinating exhibition of British and Spanish art demands a long look

Besides proffering a coloured selection of chapters from an intriguing art historical narrative, this major exhibition presents some seriously affecting works of art. Didacticism aside, simply gazing at these terrifically moving paintings – Goyas, El…

The Discovery of Spain in Edinburgh

23 Jul 2009

Fascinating and beautiful exhibition of British and Spanish art demands a good, long look

Besides proffering a coloured selection of chapters from an intriguing art historical narrative, this major exhibition presents some seriously affecting works from the likes of Goya, El Greco, Zurburan, Morillo, Velázquez and Picasso.

The Discovery of Spain - The National Gallery

13 Jul 2009

Work by the country's artists from Old Masters to iconic cubists

After tantalising visitors with idyllic views of Turner’s Italy in their last major exhibition, the National Galleries have turned their attention to Spain for their new Festival show. Rather than concentrating upon the work of a single artist, the…