Delving into the enigmatic realms created by a renowned artist, this book uncovers the themes and symbolism embedded in their captivating paintings. It offers insights into the artist's unique techniques and the emotional depth of their work, inviting readers to interpret the hidden narratives within each piece. Through vivid descriptions and analysis, the exploration reveals how the artist's vision continues to resonate and influence contemporary art.
She was the daughter of an alcoholic Isle of Wight smuggler. Much of her childhood was spent in the island's workhouse. It was the ultimate rags to riches story.
Dorothy O'Grady is uniquely placed in the annals of espionage. She was the first Briton condemned to death under the Treachery Act of 1940 after she was frequently spotted on the outskirts of Sandown (a prohibited area on the Isle of Wight), insisting time and again that her dog had strayed. Had her appeal not saved her from the gallows, she would have been the only woman of any nationality to suffer death under the Act during the Second World War - indeed, the only woman to be executed in Britain for spying in the 20th century. Yet the full story of her extraordinary brush with notoriety and its enduring legacy has never been told, despite the fact that it has more than once dominated the front pages of the British press and inspired both a BBC radio drama and a novel. Now, with the benefit of access to previously classified documents, the truth underpinning the O'Grady legend can finally be revealed.Following her appeal she served nine years in prison for her wartime crimes - but was she really a spy in the employ of Germany? Or was O'Grady, as she insisted years later, a self-seeking tease who committed her apparent treachery 'for a giggle'? Or was there some other motivation which drove her to wartime infamy in a case which reverberated around the world? In The Spy Beside the Sea, author and journalist Adrian Searle examines all the evidence to reach a disturbing conclusion.
Wilhelm Sasnal, a prominent Polish painter and filmmaker, has established himself as a leading figure in contemporary European art over the past twenty years. This extensive monograph provides an in-depth evaluation of his artistic practice, exploring the themes and techniques that define his work.
Reveals the remarkable truth behind Nazi Germanys long-rumoured seaborne raid on UK soil.
Die kleine Katzologie
Die Katze ist des Menschen allerliebstes Haustier. Auch wenn sie durchaus eigensinnig, gefräßig und unbarmherzig sein kann. Aber genau das macht sie ja so unwiderstehlich. Denn wenn sie uns ihre Zuneigung zeigt, ist dies das größte Geschenk für jeden Katzenfreund. Und falls sie das tatsächlich nur tut, um uns etwas zu entlocken – na und? In 86 kommentierten Illustrationen beleuchten Adrian Searle und Oliver Ninnis Situationen aus dem Katzenalltag, die jedem Katzenhalter nur allzu vertraut sind. Doch er wird sich wundern, wenn er erfährt, was seine Katze dabei wirklich denkt.