Exhibition11 Feb 2026The true story of Japan's mysterious samuraiFrom medieval beginnings, the samurai have inspired art, fiction and films, from Shōgun to Star Wars. But their true story is more complex and surprising than we might realise.11 Feb 202618 Dec 2025Are Titanic immersive experiences exploitative?Attractions recreating the ocean liner's fateful voyage are drawing in crowds. But are they valuable historical experiences, or cynically turning tragedy into entertainment?18 Dec 202520 Nov 2023Did a magician help vanquish the Nazis?Conjuror Jasper Maskelyne allegedly helped win the war in North Africa with his trickery, though his claims have been contested. We'll never know the whole truth, writes Lucy Davies.20 Nov 202330 Dec 2017The most beautiful British bike designsBicycles are having a moment, and today's craze for cycling shows few signs of slowing down. Alastair Sooke picks the models that have become modern classics.30 Dec 201722 Jul 2015‘How I discovered a masterpiece’A British art restorer was shocked when an ordinary painting she was cleaning turned out to be the work of the Italian master Titian. Alastair Sooke tells her story.22 Jul 20156 Jul 2015The lonely life in the big cityThe painter Gustave Caillebotte captured a moment of radical transformation, as the Paris we know today took shape. Jason Farago takes a look.6 Jul 201510 Jun 2015London: City of sinHogarth loved to show the capital’s bawdy, boozy side. As a new exhibition of his prints opens, Alastair Sooke examines the artist’s view of vice and virtue.10 Jun 20155 Jun 2015Is this the ideal body?The Ancient Greeks were obsessed with physical perfection – and their idea of beauty is still familiar to us today, says Natalie Haynes.5 Jun 201521 May 2015Iraq: Beyond the bloodshedThe Iraq pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale doesn’t shy away from the current conflict, with work addressing Islamic State. Alastair Sooke reports.21 May 2015...
