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One of India’s most important modern artists, she made a huge impact in her brief career and life. Her name was Amrita Sher-Gill. Born Dalma-Amrita on 30th January 1913 in Budapest, Hungary. Her fa…

As a rule, Garnier is a brand that I am quite a fan of. Good quality at a reasonable price that is also cruelty free. The Hyaluron range is one that I am especially fond of. For I am always on the …

When we dissect the role of the history of natural studies. How we accrued our understanding of our world. We do not seem to place enough importance on the role of taxidermy. How the physical speci…

From Jazz prodigy to hosting her own television show and speaking out against injustice. Hazel Scott was a woman not afraid to use her voice for not only her own destiny but to advocate for those w…

To be a feminist, abolitionist and campaigner for human rights in 18th Century France was highly radical and an almost violent attack on the norms of the age. To be a woman who advocated such radic…

As to who are the patrons of the arts today seem less overt, the ones from the past keep inspiring AQ’s content. One notable patroness from the past century was Marie-Laure de Noailles. Born Marie-…

Hostess, Patroness and Bloomsbury Set fixture. Meet Ottoline Morrell. Born Ottoline Violet Anne Cavendish-Bentinck on 16th June 1873 in Marylebone, London England. The only daughter of Lieutenant-G…

Much like the memes that have popularised Agnes Sorel, another lesser known woman from history is receiving her time in the sun. Cheerfully regaling tales of an extraordinary life that enthrall so …

It was the ultimate party mansion, the most over the top home and now a historic landmark. California’s Hearst Castle. Also known as La Cuesta Encantada (Spanish for ‘The Enchanted Hill) is based i…

More on the subject of resplendent ruins of former kingdoms and empires. Not as famous as say, Angkor Wat. But with a worthy history. Ayutthaya in Thailand is another city that merits a visit. Foun…

One of the few, true living fashion icons of fashion who truly broke the rules, created a style uniquely their own. The grand dame of underground fashion: Vivienne Westwood. Born Vivienne Isabel Sw…

When choosing what type of holidays we want sometimes we are presented with boring, binary choices. Do you want beaches or culture? Who said you have to chose one of the other? Why not have both? I…

To beguile both Broadway and Hollywood is a dream that can never be realised by most. One woman made that dream a reality. One Patrica Morison. Born Eileen Patricia Augusta Fraser Morison on 19th M…

Beloved by artists dying to immortalise her image. Her wardrobe formed the basis of the Costume Institute of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Described as ‘The most picturesque woman in America’. He…

Why certain forms of jewellery styles are relegated to the back of the class is a mystery. Granted I am no expert in jewellery, yet when I came across a delicate headband that seemed familiar. I wa…

In terms of ‘gothic decor’, a persistent stereotype is that gothic interiors are inhospitable. Cold, draughty, covered in cob webs and with at least one ghost. Yet one hotel has disproven this myth…

Whilst my adoration and affinity for all things heritage is firmly rooted and shows no shows of loosening. To say that modern brands have nothing to offer is plainly wrong. For more contemporary co…

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