# Artist Isabel Nolan's Heroic Obsessions: From Copernicus to Tony Soprano

The Guardian profiles artist Isabel Nolan, exploring how her work draws on eccentric influences ranging from astronomer Copernicus to fictional mob boss Tony Soprano and the inventor of the semicolon. The piece highlights Nolan's unique creative process, showing how she transforms disparate cultural and historical figures into a coherent artistic vision.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/aug/11/isabel-nolan-venice-biennale-ireland) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:27:05 GMT