Category Archives: History and Heritage

How Richmond helped shape a revolutionary’s mind

CLICK HERE: O’Higgins- Chilean Hero Of The South for article as published in The Richmond Magazine In 1795, in the midst of turbulent times, a troubled young man with an odd name arrived on English shores. For the next four years … Continue reading

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Photographer Johnnie Shand Kydd’s addiction to Naples has made for a gritty show at London’s Estorick

Girl on a swing, 2004 © Johnnie Shand Kydd In a departure from his famous snaps of artist friends, comes a candid and haunting portrayal of a city which Shand Kydd had never previously encountered. In 2000, the photographer was … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Contemporary Art Iraq, Cornerhouse, Manchester- Last Chance to see!

Iraq features heavily in the news and yet, beyond conflict and political instability, most of us know nothing about it. An exhibition at Cornerhouse has gone some way to address this by hosting the first comprehensive UK exhibition of new … Continue reading

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