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TREASURES REVEALED

Masterpieces of Venice by Canaletto (1697–1768), part of one of the most important private art collections in the world, will go on public display for the first time in more than 70 years. The 23 exquisite paintings are on loan from Woburn Abbey to The Holburne Museum in Bath.

22 January to 5 September; holburne.org

ARTISTS SHOWCASE

A major new art competition is inviting entries from artists of all levels, styles and media. With a prize fund of more than £10,000, The Viking Cruises British Art Prize 2021 offers artists the chance to sell their work to almost 1,000,000 art lovers and collectors. All shortlisted art will be exhibited at a London gallery. Closing date 18 February 2021. artistsandillustrators.co.uk/ britishartprize

SPOTLIGHT

Alice Temperley

Having spent two decades

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