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A small selection of the Courtauld Gallery’s important collection of Islamic inlaid brassware contains some of the finest examples of this intricate and refined craft. This significant collection is comprised of Islamic metalwork ranging in date from the 13th to the 16th centuries. It was formed by one of the great Victorian art collectors. Thomas […]
Words – Angela Youngman Romantic and impressive; castles dominate the UK landscape. With flags fluttering from turrets, these are buildings that are steeped in history; of battles won and lost, fairy tales and ghosts; and you no longer need to be a prince or princess to stay there. Just as for a lord or lady […]
In aid of Hands Up Foundation Leighton House Museum, the spectacular ‘East Meets West’ palace of art of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, is proud to be working with the Hands Up Foundation to present a series of films made by a young generation of Syrian filmmakers. The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan, is […]
For those in the know, there are numerous special places where you can stay for a holiday which have connections to royalty, both past and present. Every summer Her Majesty the Queen heads off to her Scottish estate at Balmoral. You can follow in her footsteps over the rest of the year, staying in one […]
In aid of Hands Up Foundation Leighton House Museum, the spectacular ‘East Meets West’ palace of art of Victorian artist Frederic Leighton, is proud to be working with the Hands Up Foundation to present a series of films made by a young generation of Syrian filmmakers. The programme, curated by award-winning director Soudade Kaadan, is […]
In the year of the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, Moonscapes, opening at Watts Gallery on 2 April 2019, is the first exhibition to explore nineteenth-century visions of the moon. Presenting a selection of works by significant artists including William Holman Hunt, John Atkinson Grimshaw, Evelyn de Morgan and G F Watts, Moonscapes […]
