This edition welcomes the new year with a mix of online and in-person events. Highlights include an artist’s talk by sculptor Mark Richards, a lecture by Lizzie Marx on the portrayal of smell in seventeenth-century Dutch art, and a book club discussion on “The Interpreter from Java” by Alfred Birney. The newsletter also covers the society’s continued adaptation to COVID-19, updates on the postponed Centenary reception, and new member introductions. Additionally, it offers book recommendations, art and culture tips, and useful links for travel and academic resources.