Art
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A Magickal World
So, I spent a year immersed in the world of Philip James de Loutherbourg. Through a blend of academic research and artistic experimentation, I managed to bring to life an Eidophusikon, a revolutionary…
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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 ‘I hosted ‘Profane and Sacred City’ was an event at Swedenborg House in London, combining theatre, music, and visual art. A highlight of the event was a…
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Always loyal to Charles Baudelaire
I collect editions of Les Fleurs du Mal 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…
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Fascinated by Count Cagliostro
COUNT CAGLIOSTRO Count Cagliostro was a friend and associate of Loutherbourg until they fell out dramatically. , Alessandro di Cagliostro, was an 18th-century occultist and self-proclaimed magician. His ideas and teachings blended various…
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Research Into Art
From 2023-2024 I was Artist and Researcher in Residence at the Swedenborg House, the locus of the Swedenborg Society in London. I am researching the 18thC painter, stage designer and VFX artist Phlip…
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