From TLS, a review of books on the changing tastes and fortunes for British art -– from Victorian Manchester to America today. Just what is it we go to galleries for today? Art is the least of it. A review of The Yellow House: Van Gogh, Gauguin, and Nine Turbulent Weeks in Arles by Martin Gayford. A review of A Life of Picasso: The Triumphant Years, 1917-1932 by John Richardson. A review of Modernism: The Lure of Heresy by Peter Gay (and more). Oscar Niemeyer still has designs on future: Nearing 100, the Brazilian architect keeps planning. Perfect buildings: An article on the maths of modern architecture.
