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"When the sun had set to everything else, his beams still shone full upon this waterfall, so that it looked like a shower of gold"

Happy Birthday John Ruskin born in 1819, author of The King of The Golden River.

Illustration by Arthur Rackham https://t.co/Z7LU9I0vDk

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2020-02-08

Happy 201st birthday, - how your ideas have grown!

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2020-02-08

Effie and Sophie were prepared for their journey the next day. Early on a frosty morning in April 1854, Ruskin escorted the two sisters to King’s Cross station, remaining silent the whole time until the train finally departed.#HerStory https://t.co/XOm4MP1HYf

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2020-02-03

In 1859 he visited France & was also influenced by the critic John Ruskin. Mother of Sisera (1861) & Dancing Girl Resting (1863-4)

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2020-01-29

Helen Cordelia Angell (1847-84) 🌱🎨 was a naturalist & watercolourist known for her ‘extreme minuteness of finish’ & for being Flower Painter to the Queen. The precise naturalism of her work became increasingly popular in a market influenced by John Ruskin & the Pre-Raphaelites.

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2020-01-21

With the death of John OTD 1900, I've been revisiting some projects from last year.
I was fortunate to speak to many Ruskin scholars & enthusiasts as I researched 'The Ruskin Revival 1969-2019'.
Turns out, it's on special offer : https://t.co/r0GJQO0jgW

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2020-01-20

A to a couple redesigns of characters in the supplement Uncaged: Faces of Sigil. L to R: Alluvius Ruskin and Black Marian. ✨

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2020-01-17



RUSKIN SPEAR🇬🇧 1911-1990🖌️
" Cat and the Flower at the table"

Ai gatti riesce senza fatica ciò che resta negato all’uomo: attraversare la vita senza fare rumore.
Ernest Hemingway 🎀

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2020-01-14

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Print from 'The King Of The Golden River' by John Ruskin

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2020-01-14

The 'Stories of Kalingalinga' exhibition opens on 16. 01. in the Ruskin Gallery. Featuring 11 working in collaboration with and Visual Arts Council.
The next artist featuring in the exhibition is © Danny Chiyesu
https://t.co/FBdIbdPU7n

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2020-01-08

Part of a Sketch of the Northwest Porch of St. Mark's
John Ruskin
Drawings
British, 1879

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2020-01-01

Today, in anticipation of Xmas, we continue to journey with Giotto towards the Incarnation.

Here Mary is betrothed to Joseph- he places a ring on her finger. Then she returns home with her friends.

noted the ‘strange seriousness & dignity’ of their actions.
Padua, 1305

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2019-12-24

Wishing everyone a very happy & festive Christmas time. At the end of this year, as we reflect on our divided politics & competing visions of economic, ecological & cultural good health, let us remember Ruskin's necessary & timely words: 'There is no wealth but life'.

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2019-12-20

Feast your eyes: ‘P.O.S.E.R.S. at 30’ exhibition of life drawing still on at the ⁦⁩ in Truly ⁦⁩!

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2019-12-13

Both artist and art critic, was known as one of the 19th century's greatest geniuses; but towards the end of his career, his work fell into obscurity. A conference this wknd makes the case for his enduring relevance and importance: https://t.co/AKz7OXNsL7

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2019-12-12

"thought and said," Leo Tolstoy once noted, "what everyone will think and say in the future." He wasn’t wrong.

In a time of climate change and consumerism, Ruskin’s work is prescient—gauge at what level by visiting our galleries today thru 5 pm.

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2019-12-08

Taken today, part collaboration with other artists, (Trevor Craggs).This autumn the series based on observations has 3 awards in 3 international comps.

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2019-12-08

Happy 226th birthday to Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, born in 1793! Admired by John Ruskin and close friends with Charles Dickens, Stanfield was well known for his monumental landscapes, such as this one: 'View of the Pic du Midi d'Ossau in the Pyrenees, with Brigands'

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2019-12-03

A page from a sketchbook of an old badger track, on show at the Museum this weekend. Part of Mounted work to take home.

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2019-11-23

Free on Thursday? Join us for a Ruskin themed evening: Learn about his involvement in 's design, his interest in geology. Pop-up stations and tours throughout the evening. Entry £5 covers drink voucher at the bar.
https://t.co/HrvXaZVCZL

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2019-11-20