International Day of Non-Violence

Today is International Day of Non-Violence. The Day was founded in 2007 by the United Nations General Assembly who decided to observe it each year on the 2nd of October, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, who helped lead India …

Britart: Young British Artists

The Young British Artists, or YBAs are a group of neo-conceptual artists led by Damien Hirst and founded in London during the 1980s. “In an artwork you’re always looking for artistic decisions, so an ashtray is perfect. An ashtray has …

XIV Summer Paralympics

Once again the world will be watching London as the city hosts the XIV Summer Paralympics. The spectacular opening ceremony will begin this evening with over 4,000 athletes from 166 nations expected to take part in 20 different sports across …

Happy Birthday to the Louvre

Musée du Louvre first opened its doors to the public on this day in 1793, hosting an exhibition of 537 paintings, the majority of the works being royal and confiscated church property. Before its birth as a museum, the Louvre …

Master of Art Nouveau: Alphonse Mucha

This week (July 24th) marks the 152nd anniversary of the birth of Alphonse Mucha, Czech Art Nouveau painter and decorative artist.  Mucha is best known for his distinctive style; his use of tender colours and bycantine decorative elements became the trademark …

The Championships: Wimbledon

The 2012 Wimbledon Championships open today at the All England Club in London. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world started in 1877 and is considered by many as the most prestigious. It is one of the major Grand …