Reviews

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

Books

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

Glynn Vivian Art Gallery, Swansea

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

Temporary exhibition, Public View, Bluecoat, Liverpool

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

Books

The Arts Dividend: Why Investment in Culture Pays

Catalogue

Sussex Modernism: Retreat and Rebellion

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

Web and mobile

We review the latest websites and apps

On my bookshelf

The Aubrey- Maturin series, by Patrick O’Brian

Best in show

Leda and the Duck chest, decorated by Duncan Grant, c.1917 - Two Temple Place, London

Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, London

Helen Hillyard sees modernist masters impressively displayed in sensitively refurbished galleries

Rex Whistler: More Than Murals, Mottisfont, Hampshire

A display dedicated to this most overlooked artist is a rare treat, says Caroline Ikin – even if the man himself remains an enigma