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Reviews

Bending the rules | The Rules of Art?, National Museum Cardiff

This new show challenges visitors to look at art in a fresh way

Making an impression | The Courtauld Gallery, London

A striking marriage of art and architecture at the revamped gallery shines new light on its famed impressionist collection

On my bookshelf | Ogilvy on Advertising

There's a lot we can learn about engaging audiences from the legendary 1960s adman, says Jamie Taylor

Digital reviews | Animal Crossing, archaeology and AI

Danny Birchall takes a scroll through the latest digital content from museums and galleries

Books | The Art Museum in Modern Times, by Charles Saumarez Smith

A detailed look at how museum design has evolved across the world to meet the needs of modern visitors

Fens for the memories | Ely Museum, Cambridgeshire

This revamped museum charts the rich history of the area and presents a seamless mix of old and new

In remembrance | Second World War Galleries, Imperial War Museum, London

People are at the heart of these wide-ranging galleries that tell the story of the most significant event of the the 20th century

Westside story | Dorset Museum, Dorchester

This impressively engaging revamp takes visitors on a trip through 250 million years of West Country history

Digital reviews

A virtual exhibition, a new podcast and a video streaming site to check out

Books | The healing power of art

The increasing importance of art therapy in museums finally gets the serious treatment it deserves

On my bookshelf | The Other Hogarth: The Aesthetics of Difference

Fanning the flames for Hogarth's love language

Tomorrow people | Museum of Innovation, Ulster Transport Museum, Cultra, Belfast

An inventive look at the people whose creations changed the world will inspire a new generation