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Documents of my breath

Swati Joshi’s childhood bronchitis meant that she couldn’t imagine being able to breathe easily. As an adult, she chronicles her recovery through artworks created using bubbles and her breath.

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How stories bring us together

Elif Shafak considers how hard it is to be heard in our divided world, but how listening can nurture wisdom, connection and empathy.

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Written on my body

Scars mean David Jesudason has never enjoyed seeing his reflection. Recounting the stories behind the marks on his face and body, he finds the only one that symbolises hope and happiness.

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Equality in genetics

Genetic counsellor Sasha Henriques harnessed her energy and resolve to tackle the racial biases she saw in her profession – with positive and promising results.

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  • Rebuses representing Greek words. Etchings by R. de Hooghe, 169-.
  • Episodes in Dante's Divine comedy. Etchings by B. Pinelli, 1824-1826.
  • A rebus: two rules for making sufficient money. Etchings after Benjamin Franklin.
  • A prostitute with her name and charges. Etchings by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
  • Three illustrations of Roman military punishment: banishment, degrading punishment, and freemen degraded and sold into slavery. Etchings by A.M.I. after W. Hogarth.
  • The Passion of Christ. Coloured roundel with etchings, engravings and watercolours, ca. 1800 (?).
  • The Passion of Christ. Coloured roundel with etchings, engravings and watercolours, ca. 1800 (?).
  • The Passion of Christ. Coloured roundel with etchings, engravings and watercolours, ca. 1800 (?).
  • The Passion of Christ. Coloured roundel with etchings, engravings and watercolours, ca. 1800 (?).
  • The Passion of Christ. Coloured roundel with etchings, engravings and watercolours, ca. 1800 (?).
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