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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · 25d

"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears," (Rumi) or as attributed to Picasso, "Inspiration exists, but it has to find you working." Never a truer word... and am enjoying this new path. Watch this space x

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George Takei, Banned Books Week 2025 Honorary Chair

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Aug 11

Connie Converse the original #JoniMitchell in my humble opinion...

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Artworks - Dreaming of Connie Converse - BBC Sounds

Poet Emily Berry explores the music and mystery of Connie Converse.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Aug 4

My Friday Art Group have been working their socks off to present you with this awesome showcase of beautiful artworks ✨️🎊✨️ #guernseyarts #communityarts #artforall #guernsey #socialprescribing

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jul 27

(Total fomo moment) Jeremy Deller & William Morris... the dream team... you lucky Londoners 😊 #williammorriswasright

@JeremyDeller #triumphofart #nationalgallery #williammorris #williammorrisgallery #trafalgarsquare

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HIGHLIGHTS from The 'Triumph of Art': London Bursts Into Colour, Art and Creativity

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jul 17

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Trump: Moscow’s Man in the White House?: Dispatches | Channel 4

“The greatest intelligence operation in history” Dispatches investigates in explosive detail the reality of the decades long relationship between US president Donald Trump, Moscow and Russian presiden...

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jun 23

It's #internationalportraitday& I want to celebrate it with one of my favourite human beings with my first portrait of him 💗 you George!

Own artwork. Oil on canvas board.

#portraitpainting
#celebrationportrait
#familyportraits
#commissionaportrait
#portraitart
#guernseyarts
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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jun 22

Brilliant piece by Barbara Galińska #barbara_calligraphy on Instagram

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jun 21

✨️ Happy Summer Solstice ✨️ the longest day of the year for us in the Northern Hemisphere ✨️

Own artwork. Mixed media.

#NatureInArt #SummerSolstice2025

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Jun 5

🌿It’s World Environment Day!🌿 ...thinking about how much I love and value the natural world and how I choose to reflect this in my art practise.

Here's a sneaky peek at something I'm currently working on... #WorldEnvironmentDay2025

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · May 31

There needs to be more of this in the world... I read yesterday something so profoundly simple it stopped me in my tracks. If we want wars to end - follow the money, follow the people profiting financially from it. If there wasn't money in it for them, there would be peace 🕊 #kagyusamyeling #peace

Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · May 24

UK recognition is a welcome step towards a better understanding of the story of the occupation of the Channel Islands. Bravo #channel4

But it'll be very disappointing if they trot out the age old tropes of "collaboration" or "gerry-bag" propaganda. Fingers crossed.

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Le Monde in English @english.lemonde.fr · May 23

Sebastiao Salgado, French-Brazilian documentary photographer, dies aged 81

Known for his large-scale black-and-white photos of conflicts, famine and the Amazon rainforest, the documentary photographer, born in Aimorés, Brazil, first came to Paris in the late 1960s.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · May 9

Thinking of this special generation today, for their fortitude and bravery. Their stories will never be forgotten as we continue to honour them on this 80th anniversary of their Liberation.

#LiberationDayGuernsey #80YearsofFreedom #channelislands #LiberationDay2025
#guernsey
#Lib80
#LiberationDay

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · Apr 28

The Settlers review – this vital film forces Louis Theroux to do something he’s never done before

The documentarian manages to stay calm and polite as guns are repeatedly pointed at him in the West Bank. Then someone shoves him …

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Apr 16

Artist led show commemorating 80 yrs of liberation at the end of WWII. 12 artists from a wide variety of disciplines, paying tribute to and reflecting upon this special generation of islanders, their stories and this important moment in our island's history.

Kindly sponsored by Guernsey Arts.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Apr 16

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Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

Legal definition of woman is based on biological sex, UK supreme court rules

Judges say Equality Act definition excludes transgender women, after gender-critical campaigners’ challenge

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · Feb 26

Breaking News: Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a former professor, has donated $1 billion to a Bronx medical school, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, with instructions that the gift be used to cover tuition for all students going forward.

$1 Billion Donation Will Provide Free Tuition at a Bronx Medical School

Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a longtime professor at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is making free tuition available to all students going forward.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Apr 6

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Apr 6

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'Hands Off': Anti-Trump protests held in cities across the US

Thousands of protesters gathered for the most visible opposition movement of Trump's second term.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Mar 20

🌟 We can finally say Spring has Sprung!🌟 Happy first day of spring for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, and the arrival of the spring equinox. 🌟

#Ecopshere Artwork by myself, collage paper and gold leaf on collagraph print.

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Robert Macfarlane @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social · Mar 13

Trump administration has now moved not only to defund but to *criminalize* nonprofits working on climate change, env. justice etc; orgs which received Biden-era federal grants for “environmental work” may now be prosecuted for being in receipt of those grants.
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Trump’s FBI Moves to Criminally Charge Major Climate Groups

The Trump administration is targeting climate organizations that received a Biden-era grant.

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Mar 8

Marking #internationalwomensday & looking back at the launch of my 7WOMEN exhibition last year.

"Let's populate our public spaces with more portraits of notable women & their achievements."

#iwd2025 #7women
#womeninpublicart
#publicartproject
#portraitpainting
#oilpainting
#portraitartist

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Mar 6

So sad to see this ✨️ Thanks for the music Roy Ayres ✨️

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Roy Ayers, jazz-funk pioneer behind Everybody Loves the Sunshine, dies aged 84

Family announces on Facebook that the musician died in New York City after a long illness

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Olympia McEwan @olympiamcewan.bsky.social · Mar 1

Feel compelled to share this, at this moment in time.

#Trump #PutinsUsefulidiot #WakeUpAmerica #freeukraine #peace

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