Is it important to read the explanatory labels next to artworks? We asked 5 experts
- Written by Noor Gillani, Digital Culture Editor
ShutterstockYou’re standing at the centre of an expansive art gallery, overwhelmed by what’s in front of you: panel after panel of stupendous works – densely-written labels affixed next to each piece. These labels may offer a window into the artist’s intention, or the social and historical context of the work.
Without any...





