Alastair Smart

Arts Editor & Art Critic, The Daily Telegraph

london, england, united kingdom

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A successful editor, manager, writer and Art specialist. Ten years’ experience at Telegraph Media Group – one of the world's leading multimedia news and entertainment publishers – with an expertise in cultural policy and the museum sector.Creator and communicator of a clear-sighted, daily Arts vision to 1.7 million readers; and manager of multi-platform, media partnerships with leading Arts organisations such as the National Gallery, Glyndebourne opera festival and Royal Shakespeare Company.Chair of Art talks and seminars at venues such as the Arts Club; freelance writer for world-renowned publications such as The Spectator and Royal Academy Magazine; regular contributor on TV and radio.

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I've been visiting Mexico City for 25 years - this is why it's the greatest city in North America

Get the Travel Insider newsletter for tips, deals, and inspiration from our global travel editor Get inspired with our free Travel Insider newsletter Get inspired with our free Travel Insider newsletter E ngland football fans in Mexico City this weekend, ... See more

vcptravel.com•Alastair Smart•Jul 4, 2026

I've been visiting Mexico City for 25 years - this is why it's the greatest city in North America

I’ve been visiting Mexico City for 25 years – this is why it’s the greatest city in North America Alastair Smart Sat, July 4, 2026 at 2:46 p.m. UTC 5 min read Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Writer Alastair Smart at T... See more

yahoo.com•Alastair Smart•Jul 4, 2026

Explore Vienna's MuseumsQuartier as it marks 25 years | Christie's

How Vienna’s MuseumsQuartier ‘propelled the city into the 21st century’ ‘The appetite for new art is much greater now,’ says the director of Vienna’s popular cultural hub, which this year celebrates the 25th anniversary of its opening ‘There is a lot to c... See more

christies.com•Alastair Smart•Jun 19, 2026

Discover a portrait of the Duke of Wellington painted five years after the Battle of Waterloo

The Duke of Wellington’s favourite portrait of himself — painted five years after his victory at the Battle of Waterloo ‘England’s matchless hero’ was painted by the pre-eminent portraitist of his age, Sir Thomas Lawrence, over the course of several month... See more

christies.com•Alastair Smart•Jun 17, 2026

15 football treasures to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup | Christie's

15 football treasures to celebrate the start of the 2026 FIFA World Cup From memorabilia to fine art, these remarkable objects are proof of soccer living up to its moniker as ‘the beautiful game’ — illustrated with lots sold at Christie’s Left: El Lissitz... See more

christies.com•Alastair Smart•Jun 9, 2026

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