Albert Moore: Of Beauty and Aesthetics, York Art Gallery

This is the first retrospective of the York-born artist in more than 100 years. Featuring more than 20 paintings and watercolours, this exhibition draws on new research to explore the full range and breadth of Moore’s creativity – from his youthful Pre-Raphaelite style to the classical approach he demonstrated as a mature artist.

Echoes Across the Century, Guildhall Art Gallery London

The First World War involved considerable sacrifice both on the front line, as well as at home. Guildhall Art Gallery’s new exhibition explores the personal stories of those involved as they grappled with separation from loved ones and kept the country moving.

Ravilious & Co: The Pattern of Friendship, Towner Art Gallery, Eastbourne

Based on new research and telling a story that has never been told before, this exhibition of the artist and designer Eric Ravilious (1903-1942), coincides with the 75th anniversary of his death. It explores the significant relationships and working collaborations between Ravilious and an important group of friends and affiliates, including Paul and John Nash, Enid Marx, Barnett Freedman…

RBA The Royal Society of British Artists Annual Exhibition 2017 at Mall Galleries, The Mall, St. James’s, London SW1 +44 (0)20 7930 6844

Jane McNulty is 18 years old and is still at school. The composition of her portrait shows careful thought and great maturity. Every element is carefully placed and has been thought through. The underlying composition of black, white and beige rectangles demonstrates this. In portrait painting the viewer needs to be led to face which is the prime point of focus. The cook’s head is brilliantly positioned within the abstract white square made by the cupboard. The clever use of the cooker hood shadow not only directs the viewer to the cook’s eye, but echoes its shape. A worthy prize-winner.