This month, we spotlight one of the most recognisable photographers, Juno Calypso, delve into the rich history of the American Museum & Gardens, and present captivating footage from the Robert Harding Picture Library, with curated lightboxes highlighting content of the US, UK, and Europe.

The American Museum was created by an Anglo-American partnership between Dr. Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn, and opened to the public in 1961 with the ambition to showcase American decorative arts and dispel stereotypes of American culture. Many decades on, their legacy remains alive at the vibrant, unique attraction that the American Museum & Gardens is today, a must-visit place to go in Bath. The Museum holds over 12,000 objects, including collections of quilts, folk art and maps, which are recognised as some of the most significant in Europe.

"The lone figure in all of Juno Calypso's images is her: she photographs herself in couples-only motels, abandoned underground bunkers and heart-shaped hot tubs. Across film, photography and installation, Calypso builds a soft pink universe of femininity, solitude, desire and despair, all with an ultra-critical edge. In the process, she's become one of the most recognisable photographers working today, forging a totally unique aesthetic that has seen her move seamlessly from immersive, intimate gallery exhibitions to leading major campaigns for fashion brands like Burberry. Calypso's art is deeply sinister, hyper-feminine and filled with humour. This is cinematic, introspective art for the age of the self and the selfie."

- Eddy Frankel, Time Out

Explore the stunning footage collection from the Robert Harding Picture Library, founded in 1972 in the UK, featuring high-quality travel, nature, wildlife, and environmental content. From dramatic landscapes to vibrant cultural moments and rare footage from remote regions within Western Asia, this archive offers an immersive, globe trotting collection.

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