Jenna has a lifelong love of stories, in all their forms. She is fascinated by the many ways art can be used to convey all kinds of tales—from folklore, myths and legends, to historical events and everyday life.
Art in Doctor Who: A Journey Through Time
Doctor Who is a long-running British sci-fi show about a runaway alien Time Lord who travels through time and space. Over more than 60 years of its...
Jenna Burns 27 April 2026
Victorian Christmas Cards: Strange or Timeless?
It’s thanks to the Victorians that the tradition of sending Christmas cards exists. The very first commercial Christmas card was sent in 1843, and...
Jenna Burns 2 December 2025
Mythological Heroes in Art: Triumph & Tragedy
Mythological heroes have been depicted in artworks countless times throughout history. We are constantly returning to their timeless tales in art and...
Jenna Burns 14 May 2025
Nothing Ever Just Disappears: A Queer Sense of Place
How does the place where art was created impact the work itself? And, in turn, can art influence how we view those very places? Diarmuid Hester...
Jenna Burns 6 September 2024
Book Review: The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession
In his collection of short stories The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession, debut author Jake Kendall revisits various iconic eras of art...
Jenna Burns 26 February 2024
Divine Inspiration: Angels in Art
Angels have been a source of artistic inspiration throughout history. Whether adorned with wings and halos or not, the varied appearances of angels...
Jenna Burns 26 December 2023
