Fine Art Week: Sarah Biffin, A 19th Century Painter “Without Hands” Who’s Getting 21st Century Recognition

This week we’re replaying some of our finest episodes about some of the finest works ever created. In this episode from December 2022, the story of 19th Century English miniaturist Sarah Biffin, a renowned artist who was born without full arms or legs and whose life and work are the subject of an exhibition now running in London. Plus: British Columbia-based artist Elspeth McLean turns round stones from the ocean into colorful and extremely ornate mini mandalas. ⁠Who Was Sarah Biffin?⁠ (Philip Mould and Company) ⁠Sarah Biffin: the celebrated nineteenth-century artist born without arms or legs⁠ (Art UK) ⁠Found Ocean Stones Are Transformed Into Vibrant Mandalas You Can Hold in Your Hand⁠ (My Modern Met) ⁠Our Patreon backers help us make great art every day