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23rd December

23rd December

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Edith Tudor-Hart, Poodle Parlour, London, 1936-7 © Copyright held jointly by Peter Suschitzky, Julia Donat & Misha Donat. Courtesy National Galleries of Scotland. It's quiz time! In each pairing, the two artists have something in common.  What is the connection? Most of the answers can be found on our website or click...
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Neeta Madahar

Neeta Madahar: ‘Flora’

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Neeta Madahar, Anna with Magnolias, Flora, 2009-2010 © Neeta Madahar Flora – Neeta Madahar   Neeta Madahar’s 2009-10 series Flora is a fascinating exploration of femininity, empowerment, and performance, presenting carefully planned sets and costumes that are simultaneously exposed for their artifice. Neeta’s work was largely inspired by Madame Yevonde’s 1935 series Goddesses,...
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20th December

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After a difficult year it’s important to find bliss in the everyday, whether that’s calling an old friend, sneaking some snacks that were supposed to be saved for Christmas day or pouring yourself a drink...   For Day 20 of the #HHAdvent calendar we’re introducing the first original cocktail from Hundred Heroines; The...
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19th December

19th December

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Today we’re celebrating Caturday with an interview with Alice Hawthorn (@dogsdogscatsdogs)! Volunteer, Ashley Brown, has sat down with the pet illustrator whose instagram is filled with expressive pets in line drawings, sketches and watercolour among other mediums. So today, take yourself away from the stressful news, lockdown restrictions and Christmas planning to...
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18th December

18th December

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Has this festive season got the better of you? Don’t worry about picking up your Christmas cards because today we’re giving you a downloadable e-card that you can send to those you miss.  Simply download, pop into an email and click “send all”, the eco-way to say “Happy Holidays”. Download here
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17th December

17th December

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Done properly, origami can be a powerful form of art.  But even those of us who lack creative talents can benefit from the ancient art of folding paper, as it has been shown to be a therapeutic form of relaxation.  So if lockdown life is getting you down, take some time out,...
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