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Posted by Adnan Abbasi 29 Jul
Hadrian: Empire and Conflict
The Emperor Hadrian transformed the Roman Empire from AD 117-138, ruling over a vast territory across Europe, North Africa and Middle East. A superb exhibition, which opened last week at the British Museum, takes us through his life, love and lasting legacy. His keen interest in architecture is a dominant theme as is his controversial relationship with a young male Greek lover, Antinous. The colossal statues are mesmerizing and a model of his most iconic achievement, the Pantheon in Rome, shows us his passion for design and influence in the ancient world. This exhibit is so well edited and visually engaging.