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Chinoiserie: turning the mirror of taste on ourselves
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst explores the sometimes problematic relationship between race and style.
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An artistic contribution to the science-religion debate
(5 minute read) Carolyn Morrison re-visits the life, work and beliefs of the celebrated Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus at the National Gallery.
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We need to read
(4 minute read) Just read! In a world dominated by the internet, Hajra Rehman urges us not to forget the life-giving power of literature.
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The Lampedusa Cross
(4 minute read) The Lampedusa Cross in London’s British Museum is both a sign of contradiction and a sign of hope, as Jill Cook discovers.
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The realism of magic and the magic of reality
(6 minute read) Jaqueline Silverio reveals why children’s books are not just for children.
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“Autonomy is one of the joys of encountering art”
(4 minute read) It’s not just about the exhibits. Even in Covid-times, museums and galleries should also consider the quality of the visitors’ experience, argues Tascha von Uexkull.
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Sex and sexism in Italian theatre
(6 minute read) Isabella De Maddalena investigates a new project trying to right the wrongs, on stage and off stage.
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Panning for gold in thrift stores
(4 minute read) Adam Brocklehurst finds life lessons in a cracked teacup.
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When tigers used to smoke: why we still love fairy stories
(8 minute read) Our PC world can’t stop us loving these ancient tales. Martin Duran Lopez examines why.
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A taste of that French joie de vivre
(5 minute read) Jaqueline Silverio recommends three books which will help you discover something of the Gallic spirit of freedom and adventure.
