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Frida Kahlo’s legendary style, lust for life, men, women, politics and her Mexican heritage has made her a ubiquitous feminist icon and style muse to generations. But what do we know of her as an artist?  Frida Kahlo was a prolific self-portraitist who used the canvas as a mirror through all stages of her vivid, turbulent and, at times, tragic life. Guided by the artist’s own words this personal and intimate film offers privileged and detailed access to her work, shining a light on the artistic talent so often over looked in accounts of her dramatic life. Frida in Blue Dress © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives “I never paint dreams or nightmares. I paint my own reality” Frida Kahlo #EOSFridaKahlo Featuring interviews with world-renowned Kahlo curators, EXHIBITION ON SCREEN explores the extraordinary symbolism and themes in Frida Kahlo’s paintings. We examine her omnipresent self-portraits but also her less well-known works resulting in a feast of vibrancy and colour on-screen. Deeply m...

The Mary Rose, at Portsmouth’s Historic Dockyard, has been awarded £655,304 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced today. The Mary Rose is one of 1,385 cultural and creative organisations across the country receiving urgently needed support. £257 million of investment has been announced today as part of the very first round of the Culture Recovery Fund grants programme being administered by Arts Council England. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks. 38 years ago (11 October) a dedicated team of divers and archaeologists raised the ship from the Solent, watched by an estimated worldwide audience of 60 million. Today, the award-winning Museum houses the remains of the ship and her collection of 19,000 Tudor artefacts which give an unparalleled insight ...

The Black History Month Film Festival in Portsmouth will be launched on 11th October with a screening of “Harriet”, a 2019 American biographical film about abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Black History Month (BHM) is held every October with the aim to promote knowledge of black history, culture and heritage, and positive contributions of black people to British society. It is an opportunity for everyone to give some time to exploring and expanding our own knowledge of black history. In support of BHM the University of Portsmouth has collaborated many times with the Portsmouth Film Society (PFS) to put on films which highlight the history of black people, therefore raising awareness and promoting community cohesion. The programme gives free admission to staff and students at the university and the screenings take place in the Guildhall. University’s Equality and Diversity manager, Dave Small, said “As a university, we’re not only leading in research and innovation, but also on the forefron...

My sister Grace found this recipe a long time ago and it has become a firm favourite in our house because it's very easy to cook and it's super delicious. For 2 people you need: 300g beef rump, sliced 1 tbsp cornflour (15g) 4 tbsp soy sauce (60ml) 1 tbsp dry sherry (15ml) 1 tsp sugar (5g) 1 small head of broccoli (250g) cut into florets 1 inch of ginger, chopped 4tbsp vegetable oil salt and pepper Mix the soy sauce, cornflour, dry sherry, and sugar, then add to the meat and let it marinate for 30 minutes. Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry the broccoli for 2-3 minutes with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat the rest of the oil and fry the meat and ginger for 2-3 minutes. Add the broccoli back and fry for a further 30 seconds. Serve with fluffy white rice.

This recipe originated from a meal I had at Tita Nelia Salazar's in Surabaya. I was visiting and she made this amazing dish. There are a lot more ingredients on her recipe, but this modification suits my kitchen and it has been a staple in our household for a very long time. Marinade each salmon fillet with 1 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tablespoon malt vinegar. Chop up a clove of garlic and a slice of ginger and add to the marinade with 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.  Heat the oven to 180 degrees Celcius and bake the almond kin the juices with the skin side up for 20 minutes. You want the flesh to remain juicy. Serve with mashed potatoes, which can absorb the delicious jus. Steam carrots and broccoli go well with this dish. Thank you Tita Nelia!

Black History Month/National Libraries Week Reading Group discussion Lemn Sissay's My name is why is a powerful memoir that details Lemn's childhood in care and how he found out the identity of his birth mother. Featuring Lemn's captivating poetry, we invite everyone to participate in this Black History Month and National Libraries Week reading group special discussion. The discussion will be led by a member of the library team on Tuesday 6 October, 6:30pm. To register for the event, email askalibrarian@portsmouthcc.gov.uk to obtain your Zoom access link. Everyone welcome. Free event. Suitable for ages 16+.  The book is available to download free in eBook or eAudiobook format from our Borrowbox service with your library card.