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#ArtistStudio | Barbara Hepworth ""My left hand is my thinking hand. The right is only a motor hand. This holds the hammer. The left hand, the thinking hand, must be relaxed, sensitive."

It seems that it’s not only the arts & universities are under threat. In Defense of Art Research: A Call to Support ACPA, PhDArts, and docARTES - Sign the Petition! chng.it/qQ9fsMMKJm via @UKChange

ABELERMNO PICTISH STONE (CANMORE COLLECTION 1113054)  #StandingStoneSunday

Always worth giving the full version of this an outing. 🙂 • Emily Dickinson •

They’re back… The performance the hugely talented @YsgolTreganna choir had been rehearsing for in the Senedd when spotted by the PM. Now singing before the King & Queen #senedd25 Worth watching the end - moment of the day delivered rather brilliantly by @ElinCeredigion

@eoghannmaccolla @AileenCeol thought this might interest you #gaelic #Gàidhlig #gaeleg

Drawing of Cloughton Stone Circle by Robert Knox 1820

🐝 🐝🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 🐝 Did you know that one tablespoon of honey is enough to keep a person alive for 24 hours? Did you know that one of the world's first coins featured the symbol of a bee? Did you know that honey contains live enzymes? The best way to eat honey is with a wooden spoon; if you can't find one, use a plastic spoon. Did you know that honey contains a substance that helps the brain function better? Did you know that honey is one of the few foods on earth that can sustain human life on its own? Did you know that bees have saved people from starvation in Africa? Did you know that propolis produced by bees is one of the strongest natural antibiotics? Did you know that honey does not have an expiration date? Did you know that the bodies of some of the greatest emperors were buried in gold coffins and then covered with honey to prevent decay? Did you know that the term "honeymoon" comes from the tradition of newlyweds consuming honey for fertility after marriage? Did you know that a bee lives less than 40 days, visits at least 1,000 flowers, and produces less than a teaspoon of honey, but for the bee, it is a lifetime of work!!! Thank you, precious bees 🐝 ❤️

This is massive Supreme Court rules WCs can sued for nuisance or trespass for dumping sewage even if “There has been no negligence or deliberate misconduct”, by the WC That opens the way for 1,000s of claims by fishing clubs, swimmers, riparian owners against WCs. WOW just WOW!

The first ever history of British medieval illuminators’ pigments, coming out of an @ahrcpress funded project at @durham_uni @FitzMuseum_UK archetype.co.uk/our-titles/the…

This #HungerStrikeMedal belonged to Maud Joachim who was arrested, imprisoned & force-fed for campaigning for votes for women. Don't forget to use your hard-won vote tomorrow - so many have fought for this right! #GeneralElections2024 #VotesForWomen

The endangered snow leopard has some allies in unexpected places. The leopards are being protected by hundreds of Buddhist monasteries on Tibetan plateau. In Qinghai–Tibet Plateau, Tibetan Buddhist monasteries have substantial overlap with snow leopard range and may protect more snow leopard habitats than nature reserves by organizing patrolling around sacred mountains and educating communities. Scientists, who detailed their study in the journal Conservation Biology, found that half of the monasteries are within the snow leopards' habitat and that monks patrol the wilderness to prevent poachers from killing the rare cats. "Buddhism has as a basic tenet - the love, respect, and compassion for all living beings," said study co-author George Schaller, a biologist with the endangered cat conservation group Panthera, in a statement. "This report illuminates how science and the spiritual values of Tibetan Buddhism can combine their visions and wisdom to help protect China's natural heritage." The snow leopard is intricately woven into cultural and mythological fabric of regions it inhabits. Central Asia, especially in Tibetan and Mongolian traditions, regards creature as sacred and mystical. In Tibetan Buddhism, snow leopard acts as a spiritual guardian, a symbol of protection and spiritual guidance. Meanwhile, indigenous cultures of Himalayas view it as a bridge between earthly realm and the heavens, while in shamanic practices, it aids spiritual practitioners in their otherworldly journeys. Its elusive nature, combined with its adeptness in treacherous terrains, stands as a testament to its strength, agility and freedom. This magnificent animal, known for its resilience, also symbolizes human drive to overcome adversities. Local folklore elevates the creature to mystical heights, attributing it with supernatural abilities, guarding sacred sites, and acting as a steward of wildlife. Enduring reverence for snow leopard underscores humanity's innate desire to connect with and protect the natural world. Between 3500-7000 snow leopards live high in the mountains of Asia, with about 60% living in China. Their thick, warm fur keeps them protected from the wintry chill at high altitudes, and their wide paws help them pad gracefully through snow. Poachers kill cats for their warm fur and internal organs, which are prized in traditional Chinese medicine. And herders may hunt them because the leopards often eat their sheep or goats. As a result, snow leopard population has dropped by about 20% in last two decades. From 2009 to 2011, Schaller and his colleagues surveyed the snow leopard population in Sanjiangyuan region of China’s Qinghai Province, which is on the Tibetan plateau. In addition to nearly half of 336 monasteries residing in leopard habitat, team found that 9 out of 10 were within 5km of territory. Since 2009, several conservation organizations have worked with four monasteries in region to reduce human-leopard conflicts and to train monks to protect wildlife. Team found that many Buddhist monks not just those at the four monasteries they worked with actively patrolled the areas to prevent killing of snow leopards; the monks also taught the local people that killing the majestic creatures was wrong. In household surveys with 144 families, most people said they did not kill wildlife, with many citing Buddhism's nonviolence as their reasoning. A greater proportion of snow leopards were being protected in regions around monasteries than in core nature reserve set aside for the big cats. The findings suggest programs that work with Buddhist monasteries to promote snow leopard conservation could be remarkably effective. About 80% of people within snow leopards' natural range practice Tibetan Buddhism, so the strategy could conceivably be expanded beyond the current area, the authors wrote in the paper. 🎥 : Tibet Movie Teaser #archaeohistories

“Half the new building will be dedicated to Boris Johnson alone.” Oh this is joyous. Electoral street art, just spotted in Oxford. Planning permission for a new wing at the Bodleian Library. Enjoy 🔥🔥🔥

@LongbarrowPress Oh no, this is awful. I’m so sorry you’ve had such a bad week. Illness and fatigue seem to be affecting lots of people at the moment. And despondency. However, it doesn’t help with the lack of sales.

A week of illness, fatigue, and poor sleep. Never mind, here's the Longbarrow Press Chief Financial Officer with up-to-the-minute datasets based on the last 7 days' book sales. Drum roll: Tuesday: 0 Monday: 0 Sunday: 0 Saturday: 0 Friday: 0 Thursday: 0 Wednesday: 0

Wonderful opportunity for those who need studio space in #Cardiff @sullspace @shiftcardiff @BayArtCardiff @Arts_Wales_ @Celf_Cymru

A poem originally published with @AtriumPoetry - ‘Their Gift’. Hope you like it.

IDIOMS.

After an amazing first run I am now doing a second print of the Handbook, if you missed out the first time or are interested then drop me a line or jump over to my website and fill out the order form! katharinewheeler.com/publications

Clove Tea 👇🏽