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The flood of funds into sculptural projects during the burgeoning British Empire unleashed a new, yet remarkably unorthodox, golden age. The greatest sculptors of the 18th and 19th centuries were mavericks who bucked prevailing trends - geniuses like John Flaxman, Francis...

James explores how Piet Mondrian gradually leaves nature behind, tidying up the messy reality of nature into abstract lines. Meet artist Yang Yongliang whose sprawling digital landscapes ask questions about the drive for rapid urbanisation.

Bendor Grosvenor and Emma Dabiri visit Brighton Museum to investigate who painted two neglected pictures of religious subjects. Bendor believes a grubby image of Mary Magdalene repenting her sins may be by a forgotten master of Francesco Trevisani.

The spring season brings a burst of new life, but as soon as the air starts to warm, it's a race to wake up and get ahead of everyone else. For many, it's the perfect time to find a mate and raise babies, but spring is also about rushing to make the most of the opportunities...

James explores how Piet Mondrian gradually leaves nature behind, tidying up the messy reality of nature into abstract lines. Meet artist Yang Yongliang whose sprawling digital landscapes ask questions about the drive for rapid urbanisation.

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