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Major contest planned for Liverpool’s museums quarter National Museums Liverpool (NML) has announced it will open an international placemaking competition in March The competition – led by Colander Associates – will select a multidisciplinary team with a ‘commitment to diversity’ to rethink prominent public spaces throughout Liverpool’s maritime quarter, which is at the heart of the city’s Unesco World Heritage Site. Advertisement Alongside the placemaking contest, NML has also an...

Natasha Wright has made a name for herself with work that critiques the representation of women via an exploration of the female form. Her pieces showcase a clear fascination with materials and texture, often brought to life via intriguing combinations and abstract shapes. Over the course of her career (and creative development) Wright has developed an artistic language entirely of her own, with distinct, monochromatic lines that depict women in both grotesque and beautiful forms, having drawn...

The Latest: New virus clusters hit Chinas north provinces The Associated Press © Jae C. Hong FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2021 file photo medical staff members walk between traffic cones at a mass COVID-19 vaccination site set up in the parking lot of Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, Calif. Five weeks into its vaccination program, California still doesnt have nearly the supply to meet demand and theres growing angst among residents over the difficulty to even get in line for ...

Neil Tague Two of the city centre’s most important roads will undergo major changes next week as a £47m project reaches a critical phase. Lime Street will temporarily close to southbound traffic from the junction at Ranelagh Street, while access from The Strand to the Pier Head via the Mann Island junction will be removed. Both alterations, which are key to the Liverpool City Centre Connectivity programme, will come into effect on Monday 25 January. A “bus gate” has already been introdu...

Courage for Salvation, Love, and Beauty: ‘Courage, Anxiety, and Despair: Watching the Battle’ T he traditional arts often contain spiritual representations and symbols, the meanings of which can be lost to our modern minds. In our series “Reaching Within: What Traditional Art Offers the Heart,” we interpret visual arts in ways that may be morally insightful for us today. We do not assume to provide absolute answers to questions that generations have wrestled with, but we hope that our q...

Much of the conversation around Primavera has rightfully centered on distinguishing and identifying the scenes’ mythological figures. The painting, which measures a sizable 80 by 124 inches, is intended to be read from right to left. The generally accepted reading is as follows: the blue figure of Zephyrus, the cold wind of March on the right, clasps the nymph Chloris, whom he will kidnap. Zephyrus will later marry Chloris and she will be transformed into Flora, the goddess of spring. Bottic...

Just because an artifact is ancient or historically significant or even sought after for years doesnt mean its owner is aware of it. Here are nine historical treasures that were used as common household items by owners who had no idea their random things were actually valuable antiquities. 1. Mazarin’s Gold Lacquer Chest // TV Stand and Bar In 1970, a French engineer bought a lacquer chest from his landlord in South Kensington, London, for £100. He used it as a TV stand for 16 years. When he...

The Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite: Which Will You Choose in 2021? Jump To By Aiden Last Updated March 29, 2021 / Home » North America » USA » The Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite: Which Will You Choose in 2021? The Best Hiking Trails in Yosemite: Which Will You Choose in 2021? Yosemite is one of the jewels in the crown of U.S. national parks. The towering granite rocks of its valleys are so famous that names like El Capitan and Half Dome have probably crossed your sight before. But they�...

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