Pablo Picasso had a tumultuous relationship with Britain over the course of his life, both in relation to his personal politics and…
An insight into social change in 18th Century England during the Industrial Revolution seen through the work of Joseph Wright of Derby…
An exploration of historical etymology, often traceable to the City of London. Even if you have to ‘rob Peter to pay Paul’…
A fascinating talk exploring the many depictions, myths and cultural roles of that most glorious of plants, the sunflower, tracing its origins…
Despite the flourishing of Russian Avante Garde Art early in 20th century, as Stalin rose to power he banned all but Socialist…
Until 1809 part of Sweden, then part of the Russian Empire, Finland’s birth as a nation in 1917 owes everything to the…