Charles Saumarez Smith is an art historian based in London. He was formerly Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy (2007–18) and director of the National Gallery (2002–07).
Charles Saumarez Smith looks forward to the new Tate Modern and Design Museum buildings, the V&A's rethink of Botticelli and Pallant House's British art displays
The long lost Charter of the Society of Artists has been found in a box of 'Artists' Memorabilia'
An exceptional selection of exhibitions are opening in London this year, and some major museum openings are taking place further afield
