I am still deeply immersed in the experience that was Ai Weiwei’s monumental show at The Royal Academy. Continue reading
11Dec/15
Yearly Archives: 2015
06Nov/15
Be Jewelled, Be Dazzled
Be jewelled, be dazzled, be cultivated. If you’re near Perthshire in Scotland during November or December, don’t miss a chance to drop into Malcolm Appleby’s workshop near Aberfeldy. Continue reading
18Oct/15
The Inflatable Buddha Books
András Kepes’ bestselling novel, originally entitled Tövispuszta, was translated from the Hungarian by Bernard Adams in 2013 and renamed The Inflatable Buddha for the English speaking market. Continue reading
22Sep/15
Silver September: Malcolm Appleby
Malcolm Appleby currently has work in 3 important exhibitions in the UK, reflecting his status as one of Britain’s pre-eminent engravers and silversmiths. Continue reading
27Aug/15
Fine Lines at The Scottish Gallery
Undoubtedly one of Edinburgh’s most elegant and inspiring exhibition spaces, The Scottish Gallery is currently hosting a show reflecting their usual eclectic mix of precious objects alongside fine art from established and upcoming artists. Continue reading
17Jun/15
We All Deserve A Medal
This thought occurred as Father’s Day looms in the UK: what a perfect present a medal would make. Thinking beyond dearest and praiseworthy Dads though, we all deserve a medal. Continue reading
29May/15
Craft: A Love Affair with Materials
The Heritage Crafts Association’s annual conference, ‘A Place for Craft’, took place at the V&A during the inaugural London Craft Week and kicked off with an inspiring talk by HCA patron Sir Christopher Frayling. Continue reading
15May/15
The Fine Line Project
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and as long term supporters of The Fine Line Project, we’re keen to spread the word – mental health affects us all. Continue reading
12May/15
György Kepes at Tate Liverpool
Tate Liverpool’s György Kepes exhibition only covers a small portion of this maverick artist and deep thinker’s output. The works selected were created in the handful of years following his emigration to the US in 1937, where he headed the Colour and Light department of the New Bauhaus School in Chicago, established by fellow Hungarian and Bauhaus professor László Moholy-Nagy. Continue reading
27Feb/15
Picture Perfect: Photographing Floral Art
My recent involvement in a number of photo shoots with the talented Brazilian floral artist Zita Elze leads me to reflect on the synergistic partnership that can evolve between photographer and artist, the end result so clearly elevating what might have been a great picture to one that is sublime. Continue reading