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Art

The Works of José Clemente Orozco

José Clemente Orozco (1883-1949) was a Social Realist painter who helped revive the Mexican...
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History, Culture

Footage: Animals in the Archive

“…Animals are such agreeable friends―they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms.” — George...
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Culture, What's On

The Bridgeman Book Cover Design Awards 2019: Winners

Welcome to the Bridgeman Book Cover Design Awards 2019! Bridgeman Images prides itself on working...
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History, Culture

The Rolling Stones – 1969: a 50th Anniversary

2019 marks the 50th anniversary of The Rolling Stones’ most turbulent year. To some they are ‘The...
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History, Culture

Gigantomachy across two forms of Art: Architecture and Literature

Get your history heads on: we’re diving into Greek and Roman mythology! Pergamon Altar....
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History, Culture

Space Travel & Tech: Archive Footage

“The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever.” —...
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Art, History

Remembering Paul Klee (1879-1940)

The 29th June 2020 marks eighty years since the death of Paul Klee, one of the most important...
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Art, Culture

The Colour Blue in Art

“A certain blue penetrates your soul” -Henri Matisse Blue has been named the world’s favourite...
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History, Culture

Temples, Tombs & Masks: Egyptology on Film

“…As my eyes grew accustomed to the light, details of the room within emerged slowly from the...
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History, Culture

Colours of Autumn: In Footage

“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.”— Albert Camus There’s a noticeable...
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