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Stranger Than Kindness

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Brian D. Butler

A major donation by Australian singer and writer Nick Cave to an Oxfam bookshop in Hove on England’s south coast has drawn fans to browse the items from his personal library. The 2,000 volumes come from the recent Stranger Than Kindness art … Continue reading →

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Almost as good as being there

Posted on February 28, 2023 by Brian D. Butler

The modern poster dates back to the late 19th century when the printing industry perfected color lithography. This advance in printing allowed the whole new art form of color posters to flourish. Advertising agencies were quick to exploit the new … Continue reading →

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