The turbulent life of Frida Kahlo: Chronic pain and boundless creativity
A life-changing accident, an axe-wielding assassin, a tempestuous relationship and more. Discover the remarkable story of Frida Kahlo, whose life a...
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Dot on: The rise and rise of Yayoi Kusama
Yayoi Kusama is the world’s best-selling female artist. But on her path to success she’s had to grapple with trauma, poverty, sexism, and frighteni...
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All about Chanel: The making of a fashion powerhouse
It’s been more than 50 years since the passing of Gabrielle Chanel, but her eponymous fashion house goes from strength to strength. From modest beg...
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The tender truths behind Raymond Briggs's The Snowman
Raymond Briggs’ creation has become a staple of Christmas entertainment, but what makes the story so powerful is its message of transience.
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John Lennon on life, love, peace and the Plastic Ono Band
Fifty years have passed since the release of ‘John Lennon/ Plastic Ono Band'. Take an intimate look inside this turbulent and transformative period...
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Famous female Egyptologists: Overlooked women contributors
Much of our understanding of ancient Egypt comes thanks to the work of scholars and archaeologists from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, inc...
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The unlikely optimism of Vincent van Gogh
The tortured artist trope typifies Vincent van Gogh’s place in art history. But a closer look at his art and writing reveals a man of bountiful ent...
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The making of an illustrator: Dick Bruna’s Miffy
Just "two dots and a little cross”, the face of Miffy is beloved by millions around the world. Here’s how Dutch illustrator Dick Bruna perfected th...
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Why are Monet’s 'Water Lilies' so popular?
Over the last three decades of his life, Claude Monet devoted himself to water lilies. The results are among the most famous works of the 20th cent...
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Must-know facts about Impressionism
While Impressionism originally appalled nineteenth century Parisian society, today it’s one of the most recognisable and popular painting styles, w...
