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Painting by Jean Michel Basquiat King Zulu
Podcast

Basquiat, Bebop and the Beats

Basquiat had a personal collection of more than 3,000 records and his works abounded with references to jazz and blues. Discover how music became a powerful source of inspiration for his work. 
 

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Article

M-SET Activity Book

Star in your own show, have fun transforming household items into characters and scenery, and create your own sensory journey.

giant portraits by bruce gilden
Podcast

In Conversation: Martin Parr and Bruce Gilden

New York photographer Bruce Gilden talks to Strange and Familiar curator – and personal friend – Martin Parr about his introduction to photography, black and white versus vibrant colour and why we should take a closer look at people in the street...