Ben Nicholson is a freelance critic and curator based in London. He is the founder of ALT/KINO and his writing can be found in outlets such as Sight & Sound, Hyperallergic and The Film Verdict.

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The artists who made it in London against the odds

Making a living in the capital has always been a challenge for creative types, but British television was once very interested in how they managed

31 Jan 2024

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Masterpiece [Re]discovery 2022. Photo: Ben Fisher Photography, courtesy of Masterpiece London

The Masterpiece podcast: episode three

This episode explores an ancient funeral stele, Marie Antoinette’s breast bowl, and how digital technologies are helping to preserve Egyptian heritage sites

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