It’s rather often that we can’t help but find ourselves strapped for time when we’re touring our favourite art galleries. But lucky for us, Taschen is letting art lovers in on their cheat sheet. Coming this January, featuring over 200 masterpieces from the National Galleries collection, the publisher’s new volume marks the museum’s bicentenary with a lavish tribute to Western European painting.

Peering through the lens of renowned photographers ranging from Mary Mcartney, David Dawson and Massimo Listri, to the voices of luminaries like David Hockney, Ai Weiwei, Kim Jones and Rachel Whiteread, readers are taken behind the scenes to explore the gallery’s treasures and hidden corners. The volume allows for readers to sneak behind the scenes of their most beloved works.

For collectors, two exclusive Artist Editions – featuring bespoke covers, a clamshell box, and signed prints by Flora Yukhnovich or Chris Ofili – elevate this book to a must-have status. Whether you’re an art enthusiast or cultural connoisseur, this new release is sure to catch your eye.

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