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The Creation and Ban of Sliced Bread

Bread has been a source of nutrition for thousands of years now, with evidence of humans consuming the food dating back to the Old Stone Age period. However, sliced bread has only been around since the late 1920s and was once prohibited for… Continue Reading →

Yayoi Kusama (1929-Present)

Sometimes breaking the rules and going against conventional techniques leads to bigger and better things. We’ve seen this with impressionism along with other artistic movements that ultimately led us to the contemporary art that exists in the world today. Artists… Continue Reading →

Raoul Dufy (1877-1953)

In the early 20th century, art became more individualistic, with artists adopting new distinct styles and approaches to their works. Movements such as Expressionism and Fauvism sprung out of this era and influenced many artists to freely express themselves through… Continue Reading →

Bright Lights of the City – The History of Neon Lights

When we think about neon lights and cities that encompass these colourful illuminations, we often think about Las Vegas, Vancouver or Hong Kong. The bright personality of these lights has brought great history to these places and has made a significant impact… Continue Reading →

Braille – The Language of Touch

The invention of Braille has created accessibility and assisted many visually impaired individuals for hundreds of years now, allowing them to read and write through the sense of touch. This system is truly revolutionary and has helped unite individuals together… Continue Reading →

John William Waterhouse (1848-1917)

The pre-Raphaelites art movement in the mid 19th century was one that did not last very long compared to other art periods at the time. Despite this, however, many inspirational artists emerged within this era who created works that would… Continue Reading →

Block Printing & its Influence on Indian Textiles

Block printing has been around for centuries now, and it was believed to have originated in the 6th century AD China, with the Diamond Sutra print. Due to the new possibilities this invention created, this technique soon made its way… Continue Reading →

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