Stories
- Article
Mask, ritual and fertility
Today many of us learn about fertility, conception and pregnancy online. But that wasn’t always the way. Discover how masks and rituals played an important educational role.
- Podcast
The masking tapes
In episode two of his coronavirus podcast, comedian Mark Thomas talks to health workers about PPE, vulnerability and the urge to protect.
- In pictures
A history of medical masks
The now ubiquitous face mask was first used by artists working with toxic substances. See how its design and use has evolved over centuries of plagues and pathogens.
- Article
Cloves to mull, mask and numb
Sweet, pungent, warm, woody: cloves smell and taste like Christmas. But there’s much more to this spice than that.
Catalogue
- Mixed materials
- Online
Mask/Cloth.
Barokka, Khairani- Archives and manuscripts
Mask (Artwork)
Date: 1940-1985Reference: PP/RSI/B/4/1/2Part of: Rita Simon Collection- Books
Mask off : masculinity redefined / JJ Bola.
Bola, J. J.Date: 2019- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
Mask, pterodactyl, and curtain with zigzag
Date: 18 February 1983Reference: SA/MAR/305Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection- Digital Images
- Online
Mask used by 'Eskimo' shaman in causation of illness.