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The Garibaldi PanoramaRead MoreAugust 17, 2019
In the 19th Century a popular way to create public art was through panorama painting.
The Bodleian onlineRead MoreAugust 17, 2019
If you want to really wander down a rabbit warren of delights, head on over to the Bodeian Library.
The winter sessionsRead MoreAugust 17, 2019
It is fast coming to the end of the summer and with it the start of a new season of workshops and classes.
Ideas requestedRead MoreAugust 10, 2019
Last week I mentioned that we were thinking to do our residencies differently and I would love to hear from you.
All about soundRead MoreAugust 10, 2019
The late summer is surprisingly quiet in the isles.
Late summer in ShetlandRead MoreAugust 3, 2019
It is a little while since we shared some pics of the islands. This year the summer colours are absolutely brilliant, in all senses of the word.
Thank you Read MoreJuly 12, 2019
Thank you everyone for the birthday thoughts. What a week that was!
A short hiatus from the blogRead MoreJune 22, 2019
On the 2nd July I shall be going down to London to celebrate my birthday: my fiftieth.
Conserving the Emperor's CarpetRead MoreJune 22, 2019
The Metropolitan Museum in New York conserved and displayed a unique carpet. The job took years...
Show Your StripesRead MoreJune 22, 2019
Climate change is a complex thing to get across. Here is an attempt to make things a little clearer.