Stories
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The eye of darshan
The Hindu concept of darshan means “divine revelation”, but it’s also about the multilayered ways in which we see the world around us. Adrian Plau explains how one image in a Panjabi manuscript relates to darshan, and why it’s so striking.
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The evil eye and social anxiety
The ‘look’ of the evil eye is believed to bring bad luck, illness or even death. This ancient curse might be deliberate, inflicted with an envious glare, or it could be accidental, the result of undue attention or excessive praise.
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The complex longing for home
It could be mild, an almost poetic longing. Or it could be visceral, deep, an overwhelming feeling that eats into your everyday life. Come with Gail Tolley as she introduces a deep dive into homesickness.
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The smile catchers
From facial recognition to emojis in apps, find out how the monitoring of emotions is used to get more out of workers.
Catalogue
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An eye obscured by a big purple blotch. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1969.
Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.Date: Feb. 69 [February 1969]Reference: 2888350iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
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A purple eye or set of lenses (?) with two drooping branches at the sides. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1967.
Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.Date: Nov. 67 [November 1967]Reference: 2889267iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
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Two eyes, with purple parallel lines. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.
Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.Date: June 1970Reference: 2897063iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
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Purple eyes weeping with a red mouth downturned. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1970.
Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.Date: Feb. 70 [February 1970]Reference: 2871467iPart of: Adamson Collection- Pictures
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Purple eyes scored through by red crosses. Watercolour by M. Bishop, 1969.
Bishop, Mary, (Mary Cecil Hamilton), 1914-1990.Date: Oct. 69 [October 1969]Reference: 2885117iPart of: Adamson Collection