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Museums and galleries improve online accessibility as lockdown continues
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The museum is using its extensive collection of artefacts and exhibits to inspire #LetsMakeWednesdays creative challenges.
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We look back at the life of Polish graphic designer Romek Marber, who was a “heavyweight” of London’s design scene from the 1960s onwards.
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