Ian Hislop has been on a mission to find stories of dissent, subversion and satire hidden within the vast collections of the British Museum, for a new exhibition this autumn. The Citi exhibition I object: Ian Hislop’s search for dissent will see the journalist, historian and broadcaster showcase over 100 objects that challenge the official version of events and defy established narratives. With items spanning three millennia – from ancient Mesopotamia in 1300BC to the 2016 Presidential election – the exhibition demonstrates that humans have always subverted concepts of authority. As guest-curator, all objects in the exhibition have been hand-picked by Ian, ably assisted by British Museum curator Tom Hockenhull. Ian’s diverse and eclectic choices are drawn from across the British Museum’s collection and from all corners of the globe, and include everyday items alongside finely crafted works of art. Many will be on

What does ‘masterpiece’ mean to Pablo Picasso? The exhibition “Picasso. Masterpieces!” seeks to answer this question by assembling many of Picasso’s great works from around the world, some of which are being exhibited in Paris for the very first time. Thanks to exceptional loans, masterpieces from all over the world dialogue with those from the collection of the Musée national Picasso-Paris to offer a new interpretation of Picasso’s creations, with particular attention to the critical reception of his works. Focusing on past exhibitions, reviews, and texts, this show explores how Picasso’s works have become, thoughtout the years, iconic masterpieces. The archives of the Musée national Picasso-Paris play an essential role in recounting this story. Achieving perfect beauty, the absolute masterpiece: this is the dream that the painter Frenhofer, the hero of Honoré de Balzac’s novel, Le Chef-d’oeuvre inconnu, pursued in vain. P