A timely publication, given that Sir Cecil Beaton was born on this day, January 14 (1904), which also signals your last chance to go and see a visionary capsule collection of vintage portraits, focused entirely on the 1930s, by one of the leading photographers of the 20th century. Continue reading
Category Archives: Design
‘Made for the Table’ at Osterley Park
Following the Christmas and New Year break here is a perfect opportunity to mix an inspiring dose of architectural and design culture with a lovely winter walk. Continue reading
Silver Soft Living Things
Presenting a mini snapshot review of Goldsmiths’ Fair Week One headed by a title adapted from artist maker Hiroshi Suzuki’s evocative description of silver as “a soft living thing”. Continue reading
Collect Silver, 2018
Collect returns to London’s Saatchi Gallery for its 14th edition from 22 – 25 February, bringing together 40 galleries from four continents for a celebration of making across dozens of different art and craft disciplines. Continue reading
From Hard Drive to Soft Landing
An exhibition review and interview with artist and erstwhile musician Zoë Kronberger. ‘Six degrees of separation’ sprang to mind at the launch of Soft Landing which runs at Wimbledon Fine Art until January 6th. Continue reading
On The Radar: Lisa Traxler’s BUILD
Successful creative collaborations are always a thrill. With BUILD three visionaries, an architect and an artist whose recent works are inextricably linked worked with an image maker Continue reading
The Hand Engravers Association Symposium 2017
I was privileged to be invited to the Hand Engravers Association’s Symposium, a 5 day event at master engraver Malcolm Appleby’s workshops in Scotland earlier in June. Continue reading
‘Collect 2017’ Snapshot
I was blown away by the breadth of talent, textures, colours and concepts at the Crafts Council’s ‘Collect’ show, which runs until the 6th February at London’s Saatchi Gallery. Continue reading
London’s Heart of Gold
Goldsmiths’ Fair started out as Loot in 1976, when all pieces sold had to be under £50, while Superloot, launched in 1979, showcased items over £500 – see the first private view invitation below. Continue reading
Book Review: Malcolm Appleby at 70
The Scottish Gallery published a paperback Malcolm Appleby at 70 to coincide with their January 2016 exhibition celebrating the artist, silversmith and engraver’s 50 year + “creative tour de force”, a slim volume well worth adding to your library. Continue reading