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Why the world needs collectors

Those who collect play an important role as “facilitators of curiosity”, says Anna Faherty.

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Genius spirits and the mystery of creative inspiration

Once upon a time, we all had a genius.

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Race, religion and the Black Madonna

Mystery and controversy surround the dark-skinned religious icon who represents the Virgin Mary throughout the Catholic world.

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  • Temple sculpture: a seated figure. Pencil drawing.
  • Sculpture of figure of Minerva and an attendant.
  • Temple sculpture: a seated figure holding a lotus flower. Pencil drawing.
  • Temple sculpture: a half-length figure holding a whip. Pencil drawing.
  • Temple sculpture: a standing figure holding a lotus flower. Pencil drawing.
  • Temple sculpture: a headless figure standing over a crouching man. Pencil drawing.
  • Anatomical male figure. Photograph, 1920/1960, of a bronze sculpture by Lodovico Cardi (Il Cigoli), ca. 1600.
  • Temple sculpture: two figures. Wash drawing.
  • Temple sculpture: two seated figures divided by a tree. Pencil drawing.
  • Three figure sculptures forming part of the Parthenon frieze. Wood engraving.
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