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When the Little Ice Age hit the northern hemisphere from the early 14th century it had artists reaching for their brushes in response to the frosty phenomenon. Clare Ford-Wille revels in the frosty results
Alex Bishop is a brilliant guitar luthier who is also a past recipient of an Arts Society bursary. We catch up with him on his craft, the impact of that bursary and what his hopes are now for the future
Never mind the winter weather: we discover how the best of times and worst of winter’s gales have fascinated artists, through five great artworks
View works by emerging artists, get inspired by Hockney and enjoy a new film: here are four great ways to spend a day in the month ahead
Get the year off to an inspiring start with our pick of this month’s exhibitions nationwide
If you’ve booked a seasonal choral concert, or have singers coming to your door, spare a thought for the incredible benefits that being part of a choir can bring. Ciaran Sneddon brings you a short history of choirs, and explores how being part of one will boost your wellbeing