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01/08/2024

Weir & Sons Jewellers on Grafton Street is one of Dublin's most iconic stores, renowned for its collection of meticulously curated luxury and vintage timepieces, each with its own story to tell and a legacy to share. Customers are invited to explore these horological classics that transcend generations, each bearing a unique story of craftsmanship and style.

Anthology would like to thank Weir & Sons for their continued support.

Find out more: https://weirandsons.ie/

29/07/2024

Renowned for seamlessly blending innovation, tradition and cutting-edge technology, YUIMA NAKAZATO OFFICIAL's work transcends conventional boundaries. Born in Japan in 1985, Nakazato strives to create progressive, sustainable clothes that form a unique emotional bond with the people who wear them. To achieve this, he draws insights from the creativity of haute couture combined with traditional Japanese techniques. His inspiration is mainly from nature - the song of whales, the red lava of volcanoes or the beauty of landscapes.

The Museum of Lace and Fashion in Calais, France (La Cité de la dentelle et de la mode de Calais), is hosting the inaugural monographic exhibition of this trailblazing avant-garde fashion designer. The exhibition runs from 15 June 2024 to 5 January 2025.

See more of Nakazato's work in and on the cover of Anthology Volume 21, available now from our website, Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

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Photo credit: Yasunari Kikuma

27/07/2024

The final deadline for the Anthology Short Story Competition 2024 has been extended! If you haven't entered your story yet, don't worry, you now have until August 31st. But don't wait too long, we want to read your work! The winner of each Creative Competition is published in a future issue of Anthology Magazine (and wins a cash prize), so don't miss your chance.

More info on our website: www.anthology-magazine.com/awards/short-story-competition/

Have you entered yet?

22/07/2024

Congratulations to Samuel Sieder, winner of the 2023 Anthology Photography Competition, with his image 'Encounters in the Desert'.

Highly Commended:
JF Godin - 'Mushrooms'
Patrick Noon - 'Musk Ox'
Tom Jeffers - 'Connected'

See the full winning images, as well as the winners of the other Anthology Creative Awards, in Anthology Volume 21. Available on our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide. Link below.

The 2024 Photography Competition is still open for entries! Take advantage of the lower Early Bird entry fee by entering before July 31st, and you could be in with a change to see your work published in Anthology Magazine and win a cash prize! See our website for more details.

Photography Competition: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/photo-competition/
Volume 21: https://anthology-magazine.com/product/anthology-volume-21/

18/07/2024

The San Francisco Art Book Fair starts this evening! If you're in the area, you simply must stop by between today and Sunday and have a browse of the exhibitors' great collections of art books. Anthology's very own Painters of the 20th Century Painting in their Studios by Paragon Books will be available at the fair!

With gorgeous art by illustrator Max Dalton, this is the perfect addition to any art lover's home.

Not in San Francisco? Not a problem! Painters of the 20th Century is also available on the Anthology website! Order today and get your copy delivered straight to your door.

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17/07/2024

Irish designer Helen Hayes infuses contemporary couture with traditional elegance. In Anthology Volume 21, she talks about her journey to becoming a fashion designer, what inspires her and the great impact her childhood exposure to traditional crafts has had on her work.

"I never set out to make my work intricate; it just seemed to happen organically. The complexity depends very much on the particular collection or the piece itself."

Read the full interview in Anthology Volume 21, out now. Available on our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

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Council Of Irish Fashion Design

13/07/2024

Anthology loves to travel! Each issue we highlight several incredible travel destinations around the world, from luxury hotels to far-flung wildlife havens, to sunny island living. Anthology Volume 21 also features the Arctic adventure of the Travel Writing Competition 2023 winner.

Want to see your travel story published in a future issue of Anthology? Enter the 2024 competition before July 31st to take advantage of the Early Bird deadline. More information can be found on our website: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/travel-writing-competition/

In photos:
1. maltabiennale.art, Visit Malta
2. Artic adventures - Travel Writing winner
3. Protecting Cheetahs in Namibia with Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) & This Wild Life of Mine
4. Exploring Le Var, in the French Riviera
5. Shoreditch, Visit London's quirky quarter

11/07/2024

North Devon, in the south-west of England, is known for its dramatic cliffs, wild beaches and surf culture. Yet tucked away from the cultural vibrancy, Little Comfort Farm exudes its own natural charm. It's where ecologists Jodie and Jeremy War pioneer rewilding and organic farming, offering a unique farm-stay where wildlife thrives and sustainability is a way of life.

The five-star cottages offer the perfect eco escape, with egg collecting, reptile walks and bat watches among some of the activities you can expect to engage in on a stay here.

Learn more about Little Comfort Farm Holiday Cottages Devon in Anthology Volume 21 - out now! Get your copy today, available from our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

Would you like to visit the Little Comfort Farm?

Volume 21: https://anthology-magazine.com/product/anthology-volume-21/

Visit Devon

08/07/2024

Two Anthology Creative Competition winners in one picture! Congratulations once again to Clifford Fleming, winner of the 2023 Flash Fiction Competition, and to Javier Ortas. Arte Contemporáneo, winner of the 2023 Cover Art Competition, and whose wonderful artwork can be see as one of the two covers of Anthology Volume 21!

Want to be published in a future issue of Anthology? Enter the 2024 competitions for your chance, there are eight different contests to choose from!

Short Story / Poetry / Flash Fiction / Travel Writing / Cover Art / Photography / Nature Writing / Personal Memoir

More info: www.anthology-magazine.com/awards

01/07/2024

Luxury jewellery designer and retailer Boodles has earned a stellar reputation for its creation of high-end jewellery. Yet beyond the glitz and glamour of its red carpet wearers lies the remarkable story of a two-hundred-year-old family business, which begins with Leicester-born watchmaker Henry Wainwright.

In Anthology Volume 21, you can read more about how the Boodles company began, then overcame war-time challenges to become a triumph of industrial resilience. Available now from our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

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29/06/2024

26/06/2024

"Great jagged chunks of ice rise up on each side of the vessel. Rhythmic thumps followed by sharp hissing as cracks zig-zag out from the front of the ship, forming angles and geometric shapes in the ice for hundreds of feet around. Thick, pointed, broken ice shards, feet across in in width, rise up the sides of the vessel as if an enormous shark is trying to swallow us whole."

Bette Leone Martin, winner of the 2023 Anthology Travel Writing Competition, takes us on an unforgettable journey through the Arctic to the North Pole. Read her full winning story in Anthology Volume 21, available now from our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

The 2024 Travel Writing Competition is still open for entries. We'd love to hear your adventures, why not enter today and be in with a chance to be this year's published winner?

Anthology Travel Writing Competition: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/travel-writing-competition/
Anthology Volume 21: https://anthology-magazine.com/product/anthology-volume-21/

20/06/2024

Thank you for sharing Natasha :-)

17/06/2024

We are delighted to have been able to attend the premiere of Irish composer Patrick Cassidy's very first opera creation - 'Dante – From Inferno to Paradise'. What an incredible evening at the Theater Hof in Bavaria, which finished with a well-deserved standing ovation from the joyous audience and cast.

Thank you to Olga, Eli and Elleen with Stadt Hof for your hospitality and also to our wonderful tour guide Jörg.

'Squares' bag by Helen Hayes

14/06/2024

Come with us as we view Princess Diana’s Elegance: A Royal Collection at The Museum of Style Icons at Newbridge Silverware, Co. Kildare.

The exhibition features the Murray Arbeid Midnight Blue Strapless Tulle Diamante Star Gown, that Princess Diana wore to the Premiere of The Phantom of the Opera in 1986 at Her Majesty’s Theatre, London.

Other key garments include the Catherine Walker Yellow and Navy Skirt Suit worn in 1989 in Tamar, Hong Kong, a pink floral shirt dress designed by Catherine Walker, worn by Diana in 1991 leaving Saint Mary’s Hospital in London, green jewelled satin evening pumps worn to a state banquet at The Dorchester Hotel in London, and a Rayne violet semicircle clutch bag photographed at the Taj Mahal.

Don’t miss this chance to see these very special garments before they leave Newbridge Silverware to be sold by Julien's Auctions on 27th June, 2024. These garments are displayed along with the Museum of Style Icons permanent Princess Diana exhibits, including the Princess’ last wedding dress toile.

It was also lovely to catch up with Sheela, Pauline, Aileen and all the team at Newbridge, and to meet !

05/06/2024

Journey to the underrated wildlife haven of Namibia, where conservationists work tirelessly to preserve and protect this quiet country's native animals, including the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF).

If you're looking for a more off-the-beaten-track adventure, this is the place for you. Find out more in Volume 21 of Anthology Magazine - out now! Available from our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

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Namibia Tourism Board

01/06/2024

Congratulations to Ní Hartigan runner up in our Cover Art Award 🏅

25/05/2024

🏆Anthology wins gold!🏆 We are delighted to announce that Anthology has been voted Best Irish Magazine at the Irish Print Awards!

To celebrate, we are offering the winning issues - Volume 20 Autumn 2023 - at half price from now until the end of the month.

Get your copy today: https://anthology-magazine.com/product/anthology-volume-20/

20/05/2024

ANTHOLOGY VOLUME 21 - OUT NOW!

We are so excited to present the latest issue of Anthology Magazine.

Explore the rich history and beautiful scenery of the French Riviera (Le Var, Saint-Tropez Tourisme), take a stroll along London's Portabello Road while staying at The Lost Poet Hotel, encounter the re-emerging wildlife of Devon (Little Comfort Farm Holiday Cottages Devon, Visit Devon) and Namibia (Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), Namibia Tourism Board), and discover how to turn areas of your home into cosy and welcoming retreats with .

Other articles in Volume 21:
- Lily and Lollie Yeats, sisters with a vision
- maltabiennale.art 2024, a celebration of contemporary art, history and heritage Visit Malta
- Route of the 8 villages, discovering the beauty of
- The Sparkle of Success, Boodles through the ages
- , Florida's best-kept secret
- Vintage watches at Weir & Sons Jewellers
- Contemporary couture by Helen Hayes Clothing, Council Of Irish Fashion Design

In this issue, we also announce the winners of the Anthology Creative Competitions, established in 2020 to promote emerging writers and visual artists from around the world. We extend our gratitude to all entrants for their contributions, and congratulations to the winners, runners-up and honourable mentions.

Volume 21 has two different covers to choose from. The first features the winning entry of of the 2023 Anthology Cover Art Competition, Javier Ortas. Arte Contemporáneo, while the second shows the work of Japanese fashion designer YUIMA NAKAZATO OFFICIAL exhibiting at La Cité de la dentelle et de la mode de Calais.

Anthology Volume 21 is now available on our website (link below), from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide. Get your copy delivered direct to your door today!

07/05/2024

Sailing on our home away from home, the majestic Deluxe LX1 with ScicSailing, and NAVIS Yachts Magazine. This wonderful yacht has several cabins, each with a stunning view. And along the way, Sarah from www.heavenonearth.co.uk took some time out with Volume 20 of Anthology!

01/05/2024

An exciting upcoming concert this weekend in Dublin, worth checking out if you're in the area!

Join the Magnes Ensemble in the beautiful Monkstown Parish Church for an evening of classics from Mozart, Debussy, Danzi and more.

30/04/2024

Sailing around the beautiful Turkish waters with ScicSailing!

Anthology is currently on travel assignment in Turkiye. Day 1 was spent travelling from Bodrum to Knidos Archaeological Site, where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet at the tip of the Datça peninsula, and where the Temple of Apollo was established in 2 BC.

After starting the day with a healthy breakfast on board, the views were endlessly beautiful. What an incredible region to explore. More stories to come during the week, so stay tuned!

28/04/2024

Remembering Johnny Fean - Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís.

On the first anniversary of Johnny's death, Patrick Cassidy remembers the influence Johnny and the Horslips had on his early life.

"No one produces music in isolation. We all have our musical inspirations, artists who paved the way and introduced us to extraordinary new sounds. For me and a whole generation of young musicians, Horslips, particularly Johnny Fean, were a huge inspiration."

Read the full article on our website, and in Anthology Volume 20. Links below.

Article: https://anthology-magazine.com/arts/johnny-fean/
Volume 20: https://anthology-magazine.com/product/anthology-volume-20/

Today our thoughts are with his Horslips bandmates Jim Lockhart, Barry Devlin, Eamon Carr and Charles O'Connor, as well as Stephen Travers and his close family Gail Fean, Ray Fean, Shearie Fean and Maggie Fean.

25/04/2024

Are you our next Poetry Winner?

It's Poetry Day Ireland, and today we want to celebrate the past winners of the Anthology Poetry Competition. Thank you to everyone who has shared their words and stories with us. The 2024 competition is still open for entries, could your work be published in Anthology Magazine in the future?

Past winners:
2020 - Sighle Meehan
2021 - Crystal Cardona
2022 - Caroline Wellman
2023 - announcing soon
2024 - it could be you!

More information about the Anthology Competitions on our website: https://anthology-magazine.com/category/awards/

23/04/2024

It's World Book Day!

Introducing 'Painters of the 20th Century Painting in their Studios', a beautiful set of illustrations by celebrated artist Max Dalton Illustration, with text by Edel Cassidy. This gorgeous book would make the perfect addition to any coffee table collection.

Available from our website and from Paragon Books.
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27/03/2024

Wacky and wonderful: soak up some of London's creativity, dynamism and heritage at these must-see destinations.

Halfway between London Bridge and the Tower of London is St Dunstan-in-the-East Church Garden, which is one of the most beautiful gardens in the city. Open to the public after centuries of use, destruction, neglect and rebirth, it's a popular escape from the busy nearby streets.

Leake Street in Lambeth was once just a dark, grim tunnel running under Waterloo Station. That all changed in 2008 when Banksy held a street art festival there, transforming it ever since into a bold, colourful place where artists can showcase their work. No two visits here are the same.

Find more hidden gems of London in Anthology Volume 20, available from our website, from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

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16/03/2024

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LANDA Handbags are one of Anthology's current Luxury Finds. Discover a world of indulgence, style and adventure in Volume 20, with more beautifully-crafted products, skincare and luxurious journeys around the world.

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14/03/2024

At first glance did you think this was a photo?

Nathan Walsh is a contemporary realist painter living in Wales. Though he uses simple ratios and perspective in his astoundingly-detailed creations, his 'freefall' approach often leads to unexpected outcomes, allowing his work to move forward in a dynamic and original way.

Read our full interview with Nathan in Anthology Volume 20, available from our website (link below), from Boutiquemags and various stockists worldwide.

Are you an artist who would love to see their work featured in Anthology Magazine? Why not enter the Anthology Art Competition for your chance. Early Bird deadline is June 30th. More information on our website.

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Art Competition: https://anthology-magazine.com/awards/cover-art-competition/

08/03/2024

This International Women's Day, we celebrate the greater awareness we now have of the role of the women who were very actively involved in the struggle for Irish freedom and the foundation of the new State.

Several hundred women took part in the 1916 Rising, not only carrying dispatches and providing medical care but also fighting beside their male comrades. From Kathleen Clarke, who chaired the first meeting of Cumann na mBan, to the Daly sisters who were the driving force behind the Limerick City branch, there are so many stories of courageous women from this time.

Read more about them here: https://anthology-magazine.com/culture/sisters-at-war/