Media in focus: tapestry
Today, tapestry is enjoying a rebirth, fuelled by contemporary artists embracing its ancient techniques.
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An art lover’s guide to Edinburgh
This Edinburgh art guide will direct you to world-class collections of Old Master paintings alongside innovative contemporary galleries.
Media in focus: Chinese traditional painting
A brief guide on the techniques, materials and history of Chinese traditional painting.
Media in focus: egg tempera
Did you know egg tempera is more durable than oil and with a luminosity similar to watercolour?
Book Review: ‘Show Your Art: How to Build an Art Career Without a Gallery’ by Gita Joshi
A review of Gita Joshi’s book on career advice for artists, offering tips on the foundations for success.
Media in focus: vellum
Vellum is one of the oldest surfaces available to artists, and is among the most technically challenging. Used by medieval monks, Albrecht Dürer, and by the UK government to record Acts of Parliament, it continues to inspire contemporary artists, many…
Generosity is infectious: the Artist Support Pledge
The Artist Support Pledge is a way for artists to help each other during these uncertain times.
Preparing for a recession as a contemporary artist
Even as many governments worldwide begin to ‘reopen’ their economies after coronavirus-related shutdowns, it will be a long road to recovery. The Bank of England has predicted that the UK is facing its sharpest recession on record — in April, its economy…
About the Author
Studied French and Italian at the University of Cambridge, with ayear abroad in Venice studying Art History. Worked as a Junior Specialist in Paintings and Prints at Lyon & Turnbull Auctioneers, Edinburgh. AHRC scholarship to study Art History at the Courtauld Institute in 2011. 2011 -2014 Manager at the specialist book dealership Thomas Heneage Art Books. 2014 Gallery Manager contemporary gallery Jonathan Cooper in Chelsea.
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