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Explore original digital collections.
Function, Fashion and Power
More than simple containers, pockets reveal the subtleties of social history. This collection, spanning diverse media and periods, investigates how pockets signal status, identity, and power.
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This selection is a visual complement to the essay 'Why Pockets Matter' featured in the blog page. Read here.
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This selection of twelve still lifes highlights the many ways artists have approached the concept of arranged objects. Across different periods, cultures, and media, each work offers its own take on what a still life can be, from traditional table settings to more unexpected compositions.
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Read the post 'When Life Stands Still: on Art and Language' here.
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