Ruth Millington is an art historian, critic and author, specialising in modern and contemporary art. Her specialist research interests include working class, outsider and women artists. She has written for publications including The i newspaper, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Sorbet Magazine and BBC Online and is currently Writer in Residence at The Birmingham & Midland Institute. She has featured as an art expert on TV and radio, including BBC Breakfast, Sky Arts and ITV News. Her first book Muse uncovers the true stories of 30 inspiring muses, from the ancient world to today.