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Amidst the ink stains: Aubrey Beardsley’s grotesque and decadent illustrations 

On This Day / March 16, 2023

Manjeera March 16, ON THIS DAY   Aubrey Beardsley liked to draw what one would flinch away from. Yet, there was a sense of serene yet macabre beauty in his illustrations that fascinated people. Beardsley’s career was a short one; he passed away when he was just 25. This was largely due to the one …

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Say \”Happy birthday\” to David Hockney as the iconic British artist turns 84

On This Day / July 9, 2021

July 9, On This Day One of Britain\’s most influential artists turns 84 Considered one of the most influential British artists of the 20th century, David Hockney celebrates his 84th birthday today. Born on July 9, 1937, the Englishman has been a painter, draftsman, printmaker, stage designer, and photographer, and used many other media including …

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