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International Day of Peace: Peace in Art and Photography

Each year the International Day of Peace is observed around the world on the 21st September. The...
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It's Festival Season Worldwide! 11 Iconic Music Festivals

August is here, which means we're in Music Festival Season around the world! From culturally...
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Our National Collections at Bridgeman Images

From museums to independent artists, we partner with more than 3000 individual entities around the...
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July - A Month Of Celebration: Independence Days Around The World

Picture the scene - it’s a beautiful sunny day in America. People are outside barbecuing with...
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Heroes of Darkness : The Gothic Fascination Through the Ages

At some point in our life we have put on that black dress or jacket, or a combination of the two,...
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Literature and Libraries

Over the last 50 years, Bridgeman Images has built up the representation of a wide range of...
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The History of Chocolate

With Easter in recent memory and its tradition in many cultures and religions to give and receive...
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International Women's Day

Celebrating what is technically the 111th International Women’s Day, Bridgeman Images is proud to...
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It's carnival time!

February marks the beginning of the carnival season. It began as Shrovetide, the Christian festive...
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The Bridgeman Images Book Cover Awards - Winners

After an intense period reviewing our 23 shortlisted entries, our team in New York have decided...
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