Category: Words
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PhDone | My Research on Angelica Kauffman
I began writing this post at the end of 2024 and suddenly, we’re in the middle of January 2025! As it happens, it is also the 10th anniversary of Wording Art! I can’t believe I have upkept this blog for the last ~10 years~ and it has seen me through so many of my art…
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PhD in a Pandemic
Ah hahaha, a PhD in a pandemic, you say? Crazily enough, my current reality — and I almost laugh about this in incredulity or in bitterness at different points in time. So, so much has happened since the last time I properly updated about my academic studies here on Wording Art since October 2020, and…
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London Art | The National Gallery: Raphael, Gainsborough and British Art
I decided to start my London series with The National Gallery, London because it was where I saw my absolute favourite, most beautiful artwork Of All Time. If you can guess, it was a work by Raphael… Going to London in May 2022 was such perfect timing as there were so many special exhibitions (and…
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London Spring 2022 | Art, Museums and Bookstores
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London! Ah, what a whirlwind it’s been! I’ve just returned to Singapore after a 3-week trip to London in May, which I feel like I’d been planning for the last 2 years? The main reason for it was to go to the archives for my PhD research — but when in London, how could I…
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I Passed My Qualifying Exam! | Master’s Updates
I’m not sure how we got here, but it’s the end of October. I’m finally coming out of my report writing hole to take a breather! Since the end of my first year of my art history MA in April, I’ve been working at my readings and drafting my report for my Qualifying Examination. Basically,…