Ice cream, flayed statues and The Great Wave – the week in art

Hokusai’s poetic landscapes arrive at the British Museum, while Canaletto’s Venice cityscapes also go on show – all in your weekly dispatch

Hokusai
The man who painted The Great Wave is one of the world’s most passionate and poetic artists. This promises to be a captivating encounter with his genius.
• British Museum, London, 25 May–13 August

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