How do artists get gallery shows? It’s a question I’ve been asked many times, as the art world is not known for its transparency. However, […]
Atchin Tan: Reframing Gypsy, Roma and Traveller Art
Inside Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum stands a colourful, hand-painted wagon, as if it’s just parked up in the recently opened exhibition ‘Atchin Tan […]
My creepy time as curator of the UK’s most haunted art
This Halloween, Kraken Rum invited me to curate an exhibition of the most haunted art from the UK, as well as further afield. Possessed dolls, […]
Waste Age: What can design do?
We are living in an age of waste. The world produces two billion tonnes of rubbish each year, and only 15% of that is recycled. […]
I met Evelyn De Morgan’s magical women at Wolverhampton Art Gallery
Over the past few years, there’s been a trend for fictional retellings of myths and fairy tales. Female authors have been giving a voice to […]
Scent & the Art of the Pre-Raphaelites
Recently, there’s been a shift towards immersive exhibitions, which allow viewers to step into 360° paintings or listen to soundtracks that tell an artist’s story. I’ve […]
Top 10 | Most Haunted Art In The World
Throughout history, artists have depicted the uncanny – from gothic mansions and unsettling figures to dark landscapes you wouldn’t want to be left alone in. […]
Geometric Art Ideas for Beginners
Geometric art’s blend of creativity and mathematics is visible everywhere, from street art to home décor. With its focus on symmetry, precision and repetition, geometric […]
Birmingham Royal Ballet stages The Lunar Society’s female history
By the light of the full moon, between 1765 and 1813, the Lunar Society would meet monthly at Handsworth’s Soho House. Its members included Birmingham’s […]
Wood Engraving: Where Art Meets Technology
Wood engraving has a rich history, dating back centuries as a tool for printing and illustration. Over time, it has evolved, remaining a crucial method […]