In sorrow by Theodor Lundberg at the National Museum in Stockholm, Sweden

January 13, 2024

This marble sculpture which is just over 1 metre long is in the Sculpture Courtyard of the Stockholm National museum and was made in 1900. It almost has a slight translucent look to it. The extremely beautiful woman is huddled up and hiding her face. Her hands are clasped. Its almost like the viewer has caught the subject unawares and she hides from us. We might even go as far to say as it’s as if the viewer is a voyeur but has been caught in the act just like Peeping Tom from the legend of Lady Godiva, in probably the most famous example of voyeurism ever. Voyeurism is the sexual interest in or practice of watching other people engaged in intimate behaviours, such as

The Raphael Cartoons by Raphael at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

January 12, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of The Raphael Cartoons by Raphael at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Born on either March 28 or April 6, 1483, Raphael, an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance, created the Raphael Cartoons, a set of seven full-scale designs for tapestry. Alongside Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, he is part of the

Diana on the Stag by Paulus Ättinger at the Bode Museum in Berlin, Germany

January 11, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of Diana on the Stag by Paulus Ättinger which he created around around 1610 and it’s at the Bode Museum in Berlin, Germany. Now, this is a special piece… Diana was the twin sister of Apollo and the goddess of the moon. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. This incredible piece was created by Paulus Ättinger who was a German who was active

Statuette of a hippopotamus at The Egyptian Museum in Cairo

January 10, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a tour of a striking object, which in my opinion is a standout – The Statuette of a hippopotamus at The Egyptian Museum in Cairo from the 2nd intermediate period and found in Thebes. In Ancient Egyptian culture, Hippopotami were associated with life, regeneration, and rebirth. This faience which means glazed ceramic ware, is a highlight in the museum, in my opinion. For those familiar with the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, this might look very familiar and similar to “William the Hippo” which serves as an informal mascot of the museum. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you

The Scream by Edvard Munch & National Gallery of Oslo

January 9, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of The National Gallery of Oslo, Norway and Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Edvard Munch, born on December 12, 1863, and died on January 23, 1944, was a Norwegian painter known for his significant contribution to Western art. Among his notable works is “The Scream,” created in 1893. The Scream, an iconic painting symbolizing human anxiety in art.

The Christian Dirce by Henryk Siemiradzki at The National Museum Warsaw, Poland

January 9, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a photographic tour of a giant 1897 painting called The Christian Dirce by Henryk Siemiradzki. The painting at The National Museum in Warsaw, Poland, portrays Nero observing the execution of a captive Christian woman in a re-enactment inspired by the Greek myth of Dirce. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Henryk Siemiradzki, known for his grand paintings about the Roman Empire and scenes from ancient Italian

Head of a horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, British Museum, London

January 6, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of the Head of a horse of Selene from the east pediment of the Parthenon, British Museum, London. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. The Parthenon’s east pediment depicts the goddess Athena’s birth from her father Zeus’ head. In the corners, the time of day is marked by Helios, the sun god’s chariot rising at dawn and Selene, the Moon goddess,

The Stoning of St Stephen by Grinling Gibbons at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

January 5, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of ‘The Stoning of St Stephen’ by Grinling Gibbons which is made of limewood between 1680 – 90 at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. According to biblical history, Stephen’s speech to the Sanhedrin was scathing and it was the angry crowd who threw the first stones. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. This piece is behind glass but I tried my best to capture it for you. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for

Doulton House Frieze by Gilbert Bayes at The Victoria and Albert Museum

January 4, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of the 1939 Doulton House Frieze by Gilbert Bayes at The Victoria and Albert Museum. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Gilbert Bayes, a distinguished British sculptor of the early 20th century, was renowned for his ability to breathe life and emotion into his creations. He left an indelible mark on the artistic landscape with a career that traversed the Arts

The Wolsey Angels by Benedetto da Rovezzano commissioned by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London

January 4, 2024

Welcome to “Art, Culture & Books” with me Anthony King. Today I’ll be taking you on a video and photographic tour of The Wolsey Angels by Benedetto da Rovezzano (born 1474) which were commissioned by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey. They’re at The Victoria and Albert Museum, London. As always, I take all the photos and videos myself on location, ensuring you get an up-close and personal view of the fascinating world of art and culture. I’ll be popping in and out with commentary as this video progresses but for now let’s take a close up look. Benedetto da Rovezzano, an Italian sculptor active in England from 1519 to around 1540, created the Wolsey Angels—four statues commissioned by Cardinal Thomas Wolsey for his tomb. Wolsey, once a