Jasmine Hardy

Not Just a Muse: Elizabeth Siddal’s Forgotten Work

If you Google ‘Pre-Raphaelite paintings’ right now, then you’ll most likely see mystical and medieval inspired works that include a pale lady with red hair. This woman is Elizabeth Siddal, and if it isn’t her, then it is based on her. By her death in 1862, she became the symbol...
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Posted Jun. 3, 2025

The Bigger Picture: The Nativity and how it’s changed

With this term at an end and Christmas just around the corner, it’s that time of year where everyone is reminded of their childhood and their own Christmas traditions. Whether that is going to the Christmas market, suggesting secret Santa to your friends because you’re deep into your overdraft, or...
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Posted Dec. 12, 2024