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Meet the man behind the mask
Read an interview with artist Mat Collishaw. He reveals the process of making the Mask of Youth, an animatronic portrait of Queen Elizabeth I.
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The history of lining at Royal Museums Greenwich
The National Maritime Museum pioneered conservation techniques still in use today
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Art under the microscope - investigating the work of Willem van de Velde the Younger
Paintings conservation can often feel like detective work, analysing tiny flecks of paint to uncover the artist's tools and techniques. But what has our team learned during the conservation of A Royal Visit to the Fleet?
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Moonlight in art
The Moon and its light have inspired illustrations, paintings, and woodblock printings. Discover this connective force in art through the artworks of Turner, Rubens, Yoshitoshi and many more.
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Artist profile: George Stubbs
Our collections feature several works by renowned 18th-century animal artist George Stubbs, most notably his groundbreaking paintings of a kangaroo and dingo
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Cutty Sark Rig Climb experience
Experience life at sea and climb the rigging of one of London's true icons
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Behind the lens with Monika Deviat
Dancer, educator, heavy metal fan and astrophotographer, discover more about the Aurorae winner of Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2023
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Black and white photography of the Great British Seaside
In a world of bright deckchairs and beach huts, black and white photographs demand that we look at the seaside differently.
How to photograph the Moon
Learn how to get started in astrophotography with our step-by-step guide to photographing the Moon
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Greenwich walking tours: contemporary art
From Antony Gormley and Damien Hirst to Yinka Shonibare, follow our self-guided walking tour of outdoor art installations and sculpture in Greenwich