8 opportunities for artists this October
A specially selected listing of the most exciting residencies, commissions and competitions open to artists in the UK and beyond in October.
Author Archive for Rebecca Wall
Media in focus: tapestry
Today, tapestry is enjoying a rebirth, fuelled by contemporary artists embracing its ancient techniques.
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
Rebecca Wall is an arts writer and researcher. She studied at the University of Cambridge, the University of Venice, and the Courtauld Institute of Art. After completing an MA in Art History she worked as a Junior Specialist for Lyon & Turnbull Auctioneers, Edinburgh, as Manager of Thomas Heneage Art Books, St James’s, and as Manager of the contemporary gallery Jonathan Cooper, Chelsea. In 2020 she relocated to East Lothian, Scotland.
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