Let’s celebrate our libraries
In 1850, the Public Libraries Act was passed giving local authorities the ability to establish public libraries that were free to all. The provision of books and pamphlets was seen as a way to encoura ...
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Monet to Matisse; beautiful documentary to complement the Royal Academy’s gorgeous exhibit
Joyce Glasser reviews Painting the Modern Garden – Monet to Matisse (April 12 and from April 18th) This comprehensive and well-directed documentary is part of Producer Phil Grabsky’s series of films c ...
A relatively unknown 16th century portrait painter is a major revelation
Robert Tanitch at Moroni Exhibition at Royal Academy of Arts/Sackler Wing, London Giovanni Battista Moroni (1521/24 – 1579/80) is going to be a revelation to many people. One of the greatest po ...