Imperial War Museums: Curated Picks

The Imperial War Museums—a British national museum with five branches—“explores conflict and its impact on people’s lives.” Founded in 1920, it has moved its headquarters throughout the years, while substantially widening its purview. In addition to archives, photographs, film, and other primary sources, the museums feature a significant art collection. The museums’ works include paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and more, featuring such revered artists as John Singer Sargent, Wyndham Lewis, John Nash, Wyndham Lewis, and Sydney Carline.