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25th DecemberAdvent Calendar 2020

25th December

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Del Barrett
24th December 2020
23rd DecemberAdvent Calendar 2020

23rd December

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 the…
Del Barrett
23rd December 2020
Neeta MadaharAdvent Calendar 2020Featured

Neeta Madahar: ‘Flora’

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,…
Becky Handley
22nd December 2020
Advent Calendar 2020

20th December

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…
Del Barrett
18th December 2020
19th DecemberAdvent Calendar 2020

19th December

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…
Del Barrett
17th December 2020
18th DecemberAdvent Calendar 2020

18th December

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”.
Del Barrett
17th December 2020
17th DecemberAdvent Calendar 2020

17th December

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Del Barrett
17th December 2020