30Apr/16

Film Review: ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse’

April 30, 2016Art, Film, GardensClaude Monet, David Bickerstaff, Lachlan Goudie, Marcel Proust, Phil GrabskyArmadillo Central

All is not lost if you were unable to see The Royal Academy’s recent ‘Painting the Modern Garden: Monet to Matisse‘ as a film of the same name has just been released.  Continue reading →

22Mar/16

Book Review: Malcolm Appleby at 70

March 22, 2016Art, Books & Writing, Design, Precious Metalsinterpolated palimpsest, Jane Short, Malcolm Appleby, The Scottish GalleryArmadillo Central

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 →

17Feb/16

Tales of Hidden Treasure

February 17, 2016Coins and Medals, Design, Precious MetalsEleanor Ghey, iron age model weapons, real buried treasure, Roman piggy bank, Westerham hoardArmadillo Central

Hoards, The Hidden History of Ancient Britain is a little treasure to be found at The British Museum until late May. Continue reading →

08Feb/16

Red Fire Monkeys and Other Ideas

February 8, 2016Art, DesignChinese New Year, monkey, red, Valentine's DayArmadillo Central

We’re welcoming in the Chinese Year of the Monkey with an endearing little sketch by Jennifer Copley-May. Continue reading →

07Jan/16

Juliet Kepes Fine Art Prints

January 7, 2016Art, Illustrationanimals, birds, Giclée print, illustration, Juliet KepesArmadillo Central

We’re delighted to present a small collection of Juliet Kepes’ enchanting bird and animal illustrations, all of which are now available from Armadillo Central, reproduced as fine art quality prints. Continue reading →

11Dec/15

Ai Weiwei at The RA

December 11, 2015Art, Design, PhotographyAi Weiwei, Chinese culture, Coco-Cola Vase, Grapes, Royal Academy of ArtsArmadillo Central

I am still deeply immersed in the experience that was Ai Weiwei’s monumental show at The Royal Academy. Continue reading →

06Nov/15

Be Jewelled, Be Dazzled

November 6, 2015Art, Design, Precious Metalsbiennial symposium, holographic, kinetic, Malcolm Appleby's workshop, master engraverArmadillo Central

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

October 18, 2015Books & WritingAndrás Kepes, Bernard Adams, Ken Drury, Mátyás Sárközi, Nick Thorpe, Sharif HorthyArmadillo Central

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

September 22, 2015Art, Design, Precious MetalsA Sense of Jewellery, Malcolm Appleby, Modern Masters Metalwork and Jewellery, silver engraving, The Silversmith's ArtArmadillo Central

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

August 27, 2015Art, Design, Furniture, Gardens, Precious MetalsFine Lines, Miriam Hanid, The Scottish GalleryArmadillo Central

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 →