Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. This is a design by the British artist and designer May Morris. May was born in 1862 and died in 1938. Her father ...

Detail of embroidery design by May Morris ... dying; William even provided them with their own dying kits for messy, colorful play. May enrolled in what is today the Royal College of Art in ...

Inspired by the writings of social philosopher John Ruskin, William Morris (1834-1896) defined art as “the expression by man of his pleasure in labor," and dedicated himself to art inspired by ...

The designer, artist, author and all-round polymath William Morris (1834-1896) championed the democratisation of good taste, said Nancy Durrant in The Times. An "ardent socialist", he famously ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Tulips and peacocks? For gardeners they are not exactly a match made in heaven. Peacocks on lawns look ...

William Morris and Art from the Islamic World explores the influence of Islamic art upon the creative output of eminent nineteenth century designer William Morris. Morris created a plethora of ...

Waltham Forest Council has announced proposals to share William Morris' artwork with a new Arts and Crafts Museum in Lambeth. Over 150 people attended a public meeting that intended to set out the ...

A new exhibition in York offers a rare chance to view a range of original work by textile designer William Morris. York Art Gallery is the first location to host the touring exhibition which ...