This English author and journalist was known for his insightful works, drawing from extensive travels and a deep interest in history and culture. His literary output includes historical novels and plays that bring the past to life with engaging narratives and vivid characters. Beyond fiction, Davey also produced compelling non-fiction, often focusing on profiles of notable women and travelogues from faraway locales like Cuba and Turkey. His distinctive voice and thematic breadth mark him as a notable figure in the literary landscape.
Born in Germany in 1945, Anselm Kiefer is one of the most important artists of his generation. His works wrestle with the darkness of German history, unearthing the taboos that underlie the collective past and interweaving them with Teutonic myths, cosmology and meditations on the nature of belief. This title explores the themes of Kiefer's ouvre.
The subjects and styles of Anthony Whishaw encompass an exceptional range. He paints in concurrent series, which sometimes overlap to form unexpected hybrids. His paintings can be both figurative and abstract, illustrative and allusive. Whishaw also employ a broad range of media. This title deals with his work.