Edith Somerville: Author, Artist, and Activist
Edith Somerville lived as full a life as anyone. Having the financial means, she led a life with no barriers as an unmarried author of several books,...
Lauren Kraut 2 May 2024
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I think the following motto perfectly fits today as we celebrate all the workers of the world (students count too!). On this occasion I would like to...
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James W Singer 29 April 2024
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David Hockney – Old Master Using Digital Art
It’s often hard to grasp what some great artists do when they turn into elderly living legends. Their works from half a century before are...
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