The last century has seen a dramatic shift in gender and sexual identities for both men and women, reflected in a period of artistic experimentation as artists have sought to challenge social conventions and push the boundaries of what has been deemed acceptable. The result is a wealth of deeply emotive and powerful art intended to express a range of desires and experiences but also to question, criticise and provoke dialogue. This small but lavishly illustrated book showcases a selection of ...

Charting world events that have shaped and defined modern Britain through a series breath-taking photographs, this publication documents the changing seasons of 1950s post-war austerity, 1960s prosperity and expansion, and the social, economic and political chaos of the 1970s.