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In this special podcast trilogy, archaeologist and Thames & Hudson author David Miles takes us on an immersive tour of the cromlechs and tombs near his home in France, to explore three themes from the past that shape the preoccupations of our present.
We catch up with art historian Michael Peppiatt about friendship with Francis Bacon, lunch with Lucian Freud, and unforgettable encounters with the likes of Sonia Delaunay and more.
‘Pagans’ author Ethan Doyle White explores the rich Pagan festivals and rituals associated with Spring, from May Day to Wiccan celebrations.
Delve into the lives and work of Surrealism’s major figures, including René Magritte, Frida Kahlo, Joan Miró, Max Ernst, Man Ray and Leonora Carrington.
In this extract from ‘Scotland’s Forgotten Past’, Alistair Moffat explores the tragic, real-life inspiration behind J.M. Barrie’s classic children's story, which continues to entertain with Disney’s new Peter Pan movie ‘Peter Pan and Wendy’ due in 2023.
A compact edition of this landmark publication, ‘Habitat’ celebrates humanity’s ability to create buildings that for millennia have responded ingeniously to cultural and environmental conditions.
In this extract from ‘Red Carpet Oscars’, Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett shares her personal experiences from Hollywood’s annual ‘night of nights’, where a dress is elevated to a ‘receptacle of memory’.
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Polyfoam, collective care and absolute expression: The purity and power of cosplay
24 Feb, 2023
In this extract from Thurstan Redding’s ‘Kids of Cosplay’, Tom Rasmussen explores the vast, vibrant cosplay community, whose ‘heart is not for sale’.
Between 1664 and 1667, Vermeer created a set of paintings whose subjects ‘look us straight in the eye’. In this extract from ‘Vermeer’, accompanying the Rijksmuseum exhibition, Pieter Roelofs explores the striking effect of Girl With a Pearl Earring, Girl With a Red Hat, and more.
The Arts and Crafts designer created such iconic patterns as Strawberry Thief – but William Morris’s abilities ranged far beyond textiles. In a kaleidoscopic life, he turned his hand to poetry, book design, environmentalism and more, dreaming of socialist utopias and even once considering life as a monk.