Titian's fiery dreams are brought back to life as National Gallery prepares to reopen – the week in art

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Titian: Love, Desire, Death
The Greek myths are brought to smokily erotic, achingly emotional life in the series of stupendous canvases this great Venetian painter created for Philip II of Spain in the 16th century. Closed by Covid-19 after just three days, this wondrous reunion of Titian’s fiery dreams is back for the rest of the year as the National Gallery reopens.
National Gallery, London from 8 July until 17 January

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