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A Magickal World
In this post, I delve into my fascinating journey as an artist and researcher who spent a year immersed in the world of Philip James de Loutherbourg. Through a unique blend of academic…
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Unveiling the Enigma
This theatrical exploration offers a fresh perspective on Cagliostro’s life and work, challenging conventional narratives and inviting audiences to form their own judgments. Gillian McIver’s play looks at what lies behind this enigmatic…
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Profane & Sacred City
A Magical Evening: Unveiling the Mysteries Step into the enchanting world of the 18th century with Gillian McIver a visionary artist and researcher. To kick off her Artist in Residence at Swedenborg House,…
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RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: BAUDELAIRE’S ‘CORRESPONDENCES’
Here is my favourite translation of the poem: Nature is a Temple where we live ironicallyIn the midst of forests filled with dire confusions;Man, hearing confused words, passes symbolicallyUnder the eyes of the…
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RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: NOTES ON SWEDENBORG
The Swedenborg Notes Introduction to the Key Elements of Emmanuel Swedenborg’s Thought Emmanuel Swedenborg, a prominent 18th-century intellectual, had a profound impact on various fields of thought, including theology and philosophy. His ideas,…
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RESEARCH INTO PRACTICE: Notes on Phillippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg
ABOUT LOUTHERBOURG Philippe-Jacques de Loutherbourg (1740-1812) was a French-born British painter, draughtsman, and stage designer. He was known for his dramatic landscapes, seascapes, and historical paintings, and was one of the leading artists…
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