Tag: Iconography

• Of Divine Beauty & Hidden Grief

  Nicholas Johnson is the artist behind Divine Excess, an online shop that sells bespoke pieces inspired by Mexican folk art and iconography. Here we find out more about the influences that inspire these intricate creations. From the saintly to the cult of Santa Muerte, Nick also shares some examples of his work whereby femininity is…

  Death and the Maiden

  01/08/2016

  Guest Post

  Art, Artist, Beauty, Culture, Deadmaidens, Death, Death Rituals, Divine Excess, Experiences, Grief, History, Holy Death, Iconography, Inspiration, Love, Memento Mori, Mexico, Religion, Ritual, Saint Death, Santa Muerte

• Amy Winehouse, Patron Saint of Camden

  

  Today marks the fifth anniversary of Amy Winehouse’s death. In tribute, Death & the Maidens’ own Lucy Talbot reflects on first hearing the news and celebrates Amy’s legacy by examining the impact her passing had on the place she loved most. Gone but never forgotten. We love you Amy.

  Death and the Maiden

  23/07/2016

  Lucy Coleman Talbot

  Amy Winehouse, Anniversary, Artist, Camden, Celebrate, Celebrity, Celebrity Death, Celebrity Mourning, Deadmaidens, Death, Graffiti, Icon, Iconography, Imagery, Impact, Legend, Music, Musician, Religious Symbolism, Remembrance, Street Art, The 27 Club, Tribute