The Essay Episodes Available now
Dear Frida Kahlo—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom wonders how Frida Kahlo feels about her merchandise.
Dear Julia Margaret Cameron—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom pens a missive to Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron.
Dear Picasso—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom asks Picasso about his mid-life crisis.
Dear Albrecht D眉rer—Letters to Artists
Ian Sansom thanks Albrecht Durer for his instructive, selfless vanity.
Episode 4—Minds at War: Series 5
The impact of World War One on great artists through the prism of a single work of art.
Episode 3—Minds at War: Series 5
The impact of World War One on great artists through the prism of a single work of art.
Episode 2—Minds at War: Series 5
The impact of World War One explored through single works of art by great artists.
Episode 1—Minds at War: Series 5
The impact of World War One on great artists through the prism of a single work of art.
The Nose—A Body of Essays: Series 3
Scottish writer AL Kennedy reflects on the ability of our nose to conjure memories.
The Ear—A Body of Essays: Series 3
Author Patrick McGuinness explores the grottiness of the labyrinthine ear.
