THE ILLUSTRATIONS OF EDWARD ARDIZZONE
If you were born some time in the second half of the 20th century in Britain you will almost certainly be familiar with the illustrations of Edward Ardizzone. How well…
Ben at the Chalke History Festival
explains this medieval illustration of a nun picking penises off a tree to History Extra
Unboxing some seriously sparkly Cartier jewels
Join Helen Molesworth, senior curator of Jewellery at the V&A as she unboxes some incredible gems from the collection, revealing a story of 20th century design evolution and global influence…
A brief history of powerful gemstone amulets
Bewitching and beautiful, spiritual and sparkling – colourful stones, crystals and gems have been used throughout human history for devotion and decoration. For centuries, these natural curiosities have been gathered…
How London’s Rarest Crafts Are Still Made Today
In this episode of Made In, we explore four of London’s rare crafts: globe making, millinery, whip making, and woodwork. Follow Peter Bellerby of Bellerby and Co. Globemakers, master whip…
Winter Afternoon
Hear from Charles, one of the security guards, about how George Wesley Bellows’ “Winter Afternoon” is one of his favorite works of art at the Norton Museum.
Philip Guston: the restless artist painting everyday evil
Philip Guston thought hard about the artist's responsibility to bear witness to ‘the brutality of the world‘. Consistently changing and reinventing, he sought to make work that embodies life’s complexities,…
“The City of Our Lady Queen of the Angels on the river Porciúncula”, Tony Duquette
For the bicentennial of the city of Los Angeles, “The City of Our Lady Queen of the Angels on the river Porciúncula”, Tony Duquette, a native son, created a gift…
Monty Don Explores The Gardens That Inspired Art
Monty Don travels through France to uncover the powerful connection between gardens, art, light, and landscape. From Monet’s water garden at Giverny and Cézanne’s Provence to a cubist garden, lavender…
The surreal fashion of Elsa Schiaparelli
Elsa Schiaparelli (1890 – 1973) pushed boundaries as a fashion designer, transforming functional items of clothing into unique style statements. Her evening suits embody the height of 1930s haute couture,…