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Happy birthday Leonardo da Vinci
Today, we celebrate the birthday of the great Leonardo da Vinci, born on April 15, 1452. Leonardo was an Italian artist, scientist, inventor, and philosopher, whose legacy still resonates with us today.
53 years ago today, the Beatles broke up
On this day in history, April 10th, 1970, Paul McCartney issued a statement that signalled the end of an era. After nearly a decade of recording and touring together, the Beatles were breaking up.
A Beatles discovery of a lifetime: The Lost Album
Are you ready for a major Beatles announcement? At Kite, we were thrilled to hear about the announcement of The Lost Album. This never-before-released album features previously unheard tracks from the Fab Four's recording sessions.
Happy 170th Birthday to Vincent van Gogh
Today marks what would have been Vincent van Gogh's 170th birthday. As one of the most beloved and well-known artists in history, Van Gogh's legacy continues to inspire and captivate art enthusiasts around the world.
Happy birthday to Pablo Fanque—the first Black circus owner in Britain
Born in Norwich 213 years ago, Pablo Fanque led an extraordinary life. He was the first recorded Black circus owner in Britain, described by one London newspaper as an 'artiste of colour' who was a master of showmanship.
“How can we learn to widen our perception of time and honour our obligations to the lives of those not yet born?”
...This quote comes from Hatchette, who are the publisher of The Long View by Richard Fisher—a book about time. It will be published on the 30th March 2023, at least from our linear point of view. (It's all relative, isn't it?)
On this day in 1969, Yoko Ono and John Lennon got married
They made headlines around the world when they staged a week-long "bed-in for peace" at the Amsterdam Hilton Hotel, immediately after their wedding. The couple spent their honeymoon in bed, inviting journalists and fans to visit them and discuss the ideas of peace and love.
Could ‘ring lasers’ make time travel possible?
Maybe—according to Professor Ronald Mallett, a retired physics professor from the University of Connecticut. The Guardian’s recent interview with the Professor details the backstory behind his career as a physicist, and outlines his theory for ring laser time travel.
The Beatles: ‘Bigger than Jesus’?
On this day in 1966, John Lennon made a controversial statement in an interview with London's Evening Standard newspaper, where he stated: "Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink...We're more popular than Jesus now."
Could this particle make backwards time travel a possibility?
Last week, Popular Mechanics reported that a mythical particle (dubbed a ‘tachyon’) could—in theory—travel back in time. There is speculation as to whether or not the tachyon particle actually exists, but scientists say that such a particle would be able to travel faster than the speed of light.
Happy 80th birthday George Harrison
George Harrison was born in Liverpool in 1943 and passed away in 2001. He would have been celebrating his 80th birthday today. Harrison was an influential figure in the music world, and his contributions to the Beatles' sound and to the development of music in general are widely recognised.
Calling all stamp lovers!
Remember that there’s not not long left until the 1st June, when mail without barcoded stamps will cease being delivered by Royal Mail! In the meantime, check out ‘Britain of Stamps’ by artist Rob Halifax
Imagine a Valentine's Day trip to the circus—in 1843
Beatles' fans will be familiar with the 1967 song Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! The inspiration for this song came from a vintage circus poster, which John Lennon came across in an antique shop. At Kite, we have recreated the poster in exact detail, so that you can own a piece of history that looks great on your wall.
From The Beatles to Da Vinci: Celebrating Art in 'Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery'
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, directed, written, and produced by Rian Johnson, has received an onslaught of commentary since its December 2022 release. The film has been a hit success, and if you haven’t seen it yet we definitely recommend a watch. At Kite, we particularly commend Rian Johnson for his choice of title—we never miss a Beatles reference!
Do you fancy a Munch masterpiece on your wall?
On Tuesday, The Value reported that a painting by Edvard Munch, Dance on the Beach, will be auctioned in London in March. If you fancy a Munch on your wall, but don’t have a spare £12-20 million, then why not check out our own Munch-inspired print.
It was 56 years ago today...
John Lennon gleaned song-writing inspiration from a myriad of sources, including the monotony of ordinary life. A prime example of his abilities can be found in A Day in the Life — a creation inspired by a newspaper article which was propped up in front of the piano as he wrote the song.
Will you be our next prize draw winner? All you need is luck!
The winner of our most recent regular prize draw, which took place in December, is Andrew Masterman from Windsor—congratulations! We were delighted to supply Andrew with a copy of our limited edition Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite print.
Last posting dates for Christmas 2022
As Christmas approaches, do make sure that you leave enough time for your prints from Kite to reach you. Postal services still haven’t caught up to their pre-pandemic performance, so here's our best advice for 2022…
Two KITE prints featured in new book!
Two of our prints have been featured in a recently published book: The Invention of Tomorrow: A Natural History of Foresight – written by cognitive scientists Thomas Suddendorf, Jonathan Redshaw, and Adam Bulley.
The Life of Pablo: Black History Month
The life of circus owner William Darby, better known as Pablo Fanque, has been highlighted by Historic England to mark Black History Month in the UK.
Time Traveller's Invitation on display at the Science Museum
One of the two Time Traveller’s Invitation prints given to Stephen Hawking in 2013 is currently on display at London’s Science Museum
It was 55 years ago today...
55 years ago today, history was made when John Lennon stumbled upon an antique shop in Sevenoaks, Kent during the filming of the music video for Strawberry Fields Forever.
Last posting dates for Christmas 2021
Make sure that you leave enough time for your perfect Christmas gifts from Kite to reach you. Here's our best advice…
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