Dealing death: Leonora Carrington, tarot cards and a very British surrealist obsession
A new book reveals the occult story behind 22 previously unknown paintings by one of Britain’s most fantastical 20th-century artists

A new book reveals the occult story behind 22 previously unknown paintings by one of Britain’s most fantastical 20th-century artists
The duo claimed they were there 'to peacefully show their support for the President'. Yet they have a long history of controversy
Dawson Heights has become a place of architectural pilgrimage
The septuagenarian poet discusses her latest collection, making suits for Jon Snow and posing for her father Lucian
A new exhibition gives a fascinating insight into the celebrated polymath and dandy who was copied by all and sundry
The New Year period can feel deadening, especially under an effective lockdown. Here, world-class artists explain how to free your mind
Our critics share their top picks for this coming year, including films, TV, art, books, theatre dance and music
The void left by Desmond Shawe-Taylor, surveyor of the Queen’s pictures, will not be filled. It’s part of a depressing new trend
A new edition of The Lost World throws surprising light on the author – including an odd penchant for dressing up as Professor Challenger
With a little help from philosopher Alain de Botton, here are some great artworks to seek out if you’re in need of consolation
From BLM activists to Government ministers, everybody is claiming their feelings are hurt. When will we all grow up?
Appreciation for the heroism displayed in Rorke's Drift does not endorse imperialism. Why are we no longer allowed to think for ourselves?
State-subsidised organisations have been more concerned with pandering to the Twitter mob than safeguarding the arts this year
Hartmut Dorgerloh, General Director of the Humboldt Forum, talks about opening during a pandemic and addressing Germany's history
The Cartoon Museum’s internal ‘audit’ is a predictable step – and not necessarily as thoughtful as it wants the public to think
Cuts and controversies hogged headlines. But, despite the pandemic, there were some glittering gems
The piece, entitled 'Aachoo!!', was discovered on the external wall of the semi-detached property on England's steepest street
From film and TV to opera and art, The Telegraph's critics look back at the highlights of the year
The Government’s scientists are encouraging us to treat each other like chemical weapons. Their attitude will kill British arts and culture
As the National Theatre, Royal Opera House and South Bank Centre receive Government loans, their leaders talk about their hopes for survival