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The 18th‑century British artists who turned India into a picturesque fantasy

Apurba Chatterjee, University of Reading In 1825, English artist George Chinnery left Calcutta for Macau, chased away by his disgruntled wife Marianne and his creditors. He’d been based in India for the past 23 years, having previously lived in...

Cusco and its cultural treasures, a journey through centuries of art and history

The city of Cusco in Peru is an enduring showcase of architecture. Its historic center and surrounding areas draw travelers from around the world, captivated by the blend of colonial and Inca influences found in its churches, plazas, historic...

Why we need as much public art as possible

I love a trip to a gallery, but I know that the idea of going to a formal exhibition is off-putting to many people. Indeed, I avoided them for many years due to childhood associations with long, darkened rooms full of dull oil paintings of old and...

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