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During the latter part of the nineteenth century, so-called esoteric movements became increasingly popular in cultural and intellectual circles in Europe, not least in Sweden. Secret teachings, rituals and practices in alchemy, astrology, occultism and theosophy were predominant, with a belief in correspondences in the cosmos, living nature and transmutations. But esotericism goes back much further in time in Swedish history. Although such esoteric ideas were long considered heresy by the Church and thus driven underground, they have had a significant impact on Swedish culture.<br/><br/>In this anthology, we bring together some of Sweden s foremost experts on the subject to explore the history of esotericism in Sweden and how its rituals, practices and traditions came to influence writers and artists such as August Strindberg, Selma Lagerlöf, Viktor Rydberg, Hilma af Klint, Tyra Kleen and Carl Milles.

<b>Explore Frida Kahlo's art, life and home in this interactive artist's box, featuring twenty-four activity cards, a 150-piece jigsaw, a concertina fold-out and an iron-on patch.</b><br/><br/> You might know that a streetcar crash set Frida Kahlo on a path to becoming an artist, but did you know that she first wanted to study medicine? Also that she had macaws, parakeets, a fawn and monkeys as pets? Or that she and Diego Rivera had a bridge that linked their two houses? Step into Frida Kahlo's world and learn about her fascinating work and life through engaging and fun activities. In her words: 'Keep on working, continue painting, don't ever stop singing.'<br/><br/> <i>The Artist Box: Frida Kahlo</i> contains twenty-four activity cards with illustrations by Manjit Thapp and text by Susannah Jowitt. Fashion your own Frida flower pot, create a family tree inspired by her art and customize your clothes and accessories in her signature style. The large, fourteen-panel concertina features fantastic facts about Frida, a detailed timeline with quotes from her and others, and a trail of the important locations in her life.<br/><br/> Piece together the 150-piece jigsaw puzzle of Frida's studio in her Casa Azul home, and spot five of her paintings, two of her lovers and seven of her pets. Make a style statement by ironing Frida's patch onto your favourite tote bag, shirt or jacket. The second in Gift Lab's Artist Box series celebrates living boldly like Frida!

<b>Open the box and step into the world of Claude Monet with a 150-piece puzzle, twenty-four activities, a fact-filled fold-out and an iron-on patch.</b><br/><br/> Whether you're besotted by his kitchen and garden in Giverny, intrigued by his personal dramas, or heroize him as the creator of impressionist art, there's no doubting that Claude Monet is one of history's most influential artists.<br/><br/> Piece together Monet's garden in a puzzle, uncover fascinating details about his life in a fold-out timeline, trail and biography, have fun with twenty-four activities and find an iron-on patch, each inspired by this great artist and illustrated by Iratxe Lopez de Munain.<br/><br/> Using the activity cards, you'll create art from all sorts of angles, get lost in origami water lilies and decipher your very own Monet murder mystery. In the puzzle, spy the pioneers of the impressionist movement, Monet's studio boat, his wife Camille and details from five of his landmark paintings. Immerse yourself in the world of Monet and, like the artist, discover the beauty all around you!