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Protecting Britain’s Art in a Nuclear War

A recent revelation has revived press interest in the UK government’s plans to save the nation’s art collection in the event of nuclear war. The plans were first drafted in the early 1960s, in the wake of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Operation Methodical was drawn up to protect paintings including Van Gogh’s Sunflowers, Monet’s Water Lilies and The Hay Wain by Constable. It was intended … Continue reading Protecting Britain’s Art in a Nuclear War

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Picasso Paints the Cuban Missile Crisis

Although it only lasted for 13 days, the Cuban Missile Crisis has entered the public imagination as one of the most terrifying moments of the 20th century. And for good reason: it is now known that the world came closer to nuclear destruction than at any other point in human history. The outbreak of war was narrowly averted by the decision of Soviet submarine officer, … Continue reading Picasso Paints the Cuban Missile Crisis

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