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A glimpse at the work of English artist and interior designer Vanessa Bell (1879-1961) Initially influenced by the post-Impressionist exhibitions organised by Roger Fry, in 1914 Bell moved on to Abstraction.  She is now now one of the most celebrated painters of the Bloomsbury Group.  The groups first ever meetings actually took place in Bell's house in Gordon Square. Here are some paintings, including a portrait of her sister Virginia...

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Today we bow to Welsh born sculptor, Barry Flanagan. He is best known for his work with bronze, but here we take a look at his early work with cloth; plus some clay sculptors and drawings from the 70’s and early 80’s.

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The Finnish designer Vuokko Nurmesniemi was one of the two main designers for the Marmekki company. The internationally renowned textile designer was at the top of her game and her legacy lives on in the company and influence she made in particular with design classed shirt, Jokapoika. She also created one of the coolest interiors in her home in Kuosaari, Helsinki.  

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