Tag: Courtauld Gallery

  • Three Courtauld women

    Three Courtauld women

    When I used to travel to London regularly, the Courtauld Gallery was one of my favourite places to visit.  Last weekend I went back, for the first time since its extraordinarily expensive (£57m) makeover, which closed it for three years.  The building now looks elegant enough and there are many practical improvements.  But I can’t…

  • Peter Lanyon’s gliding paintings

    Peter Lanyon’s gliding paintings

    If you want to escape from the madness of central London – a frequent need, in my experience – you could do worse than visit the Courtauld Gallery. It’s usually quiet, its home is a handsome and quirky corner of Somerset House, and its permanent collection is exceptional for its quality and holding power. You…