The Red Shoes
The Red Shoes
Illustration by Kay Nielsen Hans Christian Andersen's classic and violent tale is looked at through the lens of the man ... Read more
20 Jul 2017
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Rapunzel
Rapunzel
Illustration by Kay NeilsenThis week we look at the tale of the girl with the impossibly long hair, from it's ancient ro... Read more
8 Jun 2017
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