Posts by Sohaila Baluch
Mary Evans Picture Library – Angela Lansbury 1925 – 2022, Gallery
Dame Angela Lansbury, the screen legend best known for starring role as Jessica Fletcher in Murder She Wrote and as the voice behind Mrs Potts in Disney’s 1991 musical, Beauty and The Beast, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday October 11. Lansbury had a stellar career both on the stage and in…
Read MoreAutumn Highlights from Nature Picture Library
Over the past month, we have strengthened our coverage on many subjects. You’ll find the pick of these images in our new September 2022 highlights gallery. Gil Wizen sent great images of invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, Ingo Arndt added European bird portraits, Alex Mustard and Sergio Hanquet reveal the colours and behaviour of marine life,…
Read MoreDACS/ Artimage Recent Collaborations
Explore recent collaborations between DACS/Artimage and clients from across the creative industries In recent months DACS have worked on a range of exciting and diverse projects, with clients from across the creative industries including exhibitions, film, merchandise and digital immersive arts. DACS/ Artimage were delighted to work with the Barbican on their new exhibition ‘Carolee Schneemann Body…
Read MoreSHUTTERSTOCK APPOINTS SEJAL AMIN AS CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Shutterstock, Inc. (NYSE: SSTK) (the “Company”), a leading global creative platform for transformative brands and media companies, announced in September that Sejal Amin is joining the Company’s leadership team and Executive Committee as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With more than 20 years of global leadership, product and technology experience, Sejal will deliver a technology vision…
Read MoreA Photo Collective Guide
How to get the best results from museums and archives – An Article from The Photo Collective Heritage and museum archives are a treasure trove of artworks, photographs and manuscripts ready to be discovered! Searching the online collections, approaching the right department, and streamlining what you ask for can be the key to getting the…
Read MoreMary Evans Picture Library Collection on Ida Kar
One of the best collections of portraiture represented at Mary Evans Picture Library is an outstanding selection of over 200 works by photographer Ida Kar (1908-1974). Many major art, literary, theatrical and radical political figures of the twentieth century are featured, often in intimate settings alongside their works or within their studios, dressing rooms and…
Read MoreQueen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022
With deep sadness the nation mourns the death of Her Majesty The Queen, the longest serving monarch in the United Kingdom. Her Majesty was a much loved and respected figure across the world and a dedicated Head of the Commonwealth during times of crisis and celebration. As the longest reigning monarch in British history, The…
Read MoreMary Evans Picture Library: Collections Crossover
Collections Crossover: Pattern Feeling a little abstract? Then we may have just the thing for you in this week’s newsletter. Pattern is not only a decorative way to look at the past – be that through a Byzantine mosaic or a traditional tartan – but it’s also a great opportunity to give some period feel…
Read MoreRoyal Armouries: New Product Collaboration
News From Royal Armouries Image Library: The Royal Armouries Collection can be utilised in so many exciting ways and it’s always great to see fresh designs and bespoke projects like our latest retail product, a gin. We collaborated with Coastal Distillery to create a small-batch Royal Armouries gin, due to go on sale in the…
Read MoreAugust Highlights from Nature Picture Library
Discover Mexico’s elusive jaguars, get close to polar bears, explore a submerged Roman city, and meet the amazing creatures of the Photo Ark in our August 2022 Highlights blog. You can also take a deeper dive in our August 2022 Highlights gallery, with more than 200 great news stills and clips, or check out some…
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