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Art curator and historian Monserrat Pis Marcos from The Holburne Museum explains the fascinating story of how five hand-painted papier mâché playing cards...
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We are printing again, and it feels great to be back. Here’s a showreel of our special Summer edition. We...
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This inkstand is not about the ink but the maiolica, a type of tin-glazed earthenware known for its ‘storied’ wares showing narrative religious or mythological scenes. Art curator and historian Monserrat Pis Marcos from The Holburne Museum gives us some background to the piece by Patanazzi and to the impressive collection of...
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Here is a scene of majestic landscape grandeur with fisherman and boats going about their daily business, seemingly oblivious to...
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After three months of lockdown, the best of our great little shops have started to re-open. For the city’s independent...
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This has probably been the finest springtime in living memory, but… as we all know, there’s something else going on in the world. With cities across the globe in lockdown, creative types – who might ordinarily be working on paid projects – have seized the opportunity to use their talents...
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Join our regular columnist and former television presenter Richard Wyatt for a little light nostalgia, fun memories and moments in...
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A full moon, a shadowy scene and a dagger raised in threat. Here’s a painting to set your heart beating....
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Seeking support or reassurance from prayer is more important now than ever. Since lockdown, Bath Abbey has continued to offer prayers for people online through its ‘Just Ask’ campaign. At the touch of a button, you can submit your prayer request online or email: prayer@bathabbey.org, and your prayer will be read...
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Children’s work spaces have a significant effect on their focus, concentration and their engagement with homework. With home study currently...
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Art curator and historian Monserrat Pis Marcos from The Holburne Museum considers a 17th-century decorated cabinet with a difference, one created with...
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Collecting together in a crowd is a key part of being human, says Emma Clegg – while we can share and communicate in many ways through technology in isolation, it’s really not the same. So bring on the crowds, both large and small, post Lockdown! “Man is by nature a...