Formative Collection

Depiction of Joseph Stalin in his formative years
A depiction of the future Soviet leader, Joseph Stalin (1878-1953), during his formative years. Seen here standing (left) and speaking at a political meeting. Date: early 20th century

Marzipan Fruits and Veg Date: 1935

South America. Tuncahuan culture. Central highlands of Ecuador. 500 BC-500 AD. Ceramic vessel decorated with white paint and red slip. 34 x 15 cm. (diameter). From Ecuador. Private collection

South America. Chorrera culture. Late Formtive indigenous culture (1300 BC-300 BC in Ecuador). Ceramic vessel. 15 x 10 cm. From Ecuador. Private collection

Michelangelo da Caravaggio (1571 - 1610) Italian artist who lived in Rome, Naples, Malta and Sicily between 1593 and 1610

The Mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead Meet under the Mersey
Margaret Beavan (centre), the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, shaking hands with the Mayor of Birkenhead (right) at the meeting of the two halves of the Mersey Tunnel, 1928

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Joseph Stalin's formative years: A young man in Georgia, far from the tyrant he would become. Meanwhile, in South America, the Chorrera culture thrived, with marzipan fruits and veg depicting their Late Formative indigenous cuisine (1935). In contrast, the Tuncahuan people of the Central highlands of Ecuador also developed unique culinary traditions, showcasing their cultural richness. Across the Atlantic, Italian artist Michelangelo da Caravaggio (1571-1610) painted masterpieces in Rome and Naples, capturing the essence of life in Europe during the same era. Two mayors of Liverpool and Birkenhead met under the Mersey, forging a bond that would shape their cities' future. History's tapestry is woven with threads of diverse cultures and individuals, each contributing to the grand narrative of human progress.