“So much of this book was about finding answers”, says actor, writer and filmmaker Jassa Ahluwalia, who sits on stage at the University of Birmingham. […]
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Your Creative Corner: DIY Shelves for Artistic Displays
Introduction Welcome to the world of DIY, where your creativity is the only limit! Today, we’re diving into a project that’s as practical as it […]
10 must-read feminist art books
Traditionally, far too many women have been overlooked, ignored and airbrushed out of art history. Most people will have heard of Henri Matisse and Andre […]
Top 14 | Best art history books for beginners
With countless movements, styles, artists and mediums, art history can seem overwhelming. I know Google can answer pretty much any question but there’s still something […]
13 of the best art & art history books for children
In this blog post I round up some of the best art books for children. Do you have a little artist or budding art historian […]
Best art books | 15 novels about art & artists
As an art historian, I gravitate towards books, and especially novels, about art and artists. From romantic, comedic tales and historical fiction to psychological thrillers […]
Blogging, beauty & Brum | University of Birmingham’s literary festival is back 19 & 20 October
Book to the Future is back! The University of Birmingham’s literary festival will return to campus on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th October, featuring top talent from […]
Summer art read | Arthur D. Hittner: ‘Artist, Soldier, Lover, Muse’
With the heatwave hitting Britain, I have been spending a lot of time in the garden with books, some of them good. One of these […]