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Reviews

On my bookshelf

Waxing Mythical: The Life and Legend of Madame Tussaud, by Kate Berridge

Catalogue

Shân Lancaster reveals mysteries about this famous artist that have been solved in the making of this catalogue

Best in Show

Vincent Bertrand, Two Young Girls Emerging from the Clouds, c.1810 - The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire

Web and mobile

We review the latest websites and apps

Mathematics: the Winton Gallery, Science Museum, London

This intriguing gallery sums up the little-told stories about how maths has shaped our world

Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham

Matt Williams finds interactive technology being used to superb effect to bring this fine collection of fossils to life and expand its public reach

Tattoo: British Tattoo Art Revealed, National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Falmouth

This show gets under the skin of the history of tattooing in Britain

Books

The writer puts curatorial work back at the heart of what makes a museum fit for today, says Katy Barrett

Temporary exhibition Star Wars Identities, The O2, London

A new exhibition asks interesting questions about how character is formed – and about what makes a good exhibition

Catalogue

Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion

Temporary exhibition, Public View, Bluecoat, Liverpool

This survey of works by 100 artists is a great start to the venue’s 300th anniversary

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea

Emma Routley visits the Welsh gallery after its impressive facelift, and finds ambitious exhibitions, but perhaps not enough explanation