Anne Lyles

Booksreview

John Constable, an artist and man for all seasons, shines brightly in new book

The 250th anniversary of Constable’s birth has seen a flurry of publications about the great painter and his work. This rich and ingenious study reveals how his art and life were shaped by the yearly cycles of the weather

Booksreview

Charting the transformation of British studio ceramics

This comprehensive catalogue of the Victoria and Albert Museum’s collection from 1900 to now is a joy to behold

New book deep dives into the vast collection of W.A. Ismay—the UK’s most prolific collector of post-war British studio pottery

The "professional Yorkshireman" had more than 3,600 pieces including the likes of Lucie Rie and Bernard Leach