From 23 October 2018 — 20 January 2019 Medicine Bakery + Gallery will be filled with procession banners. In collaboration with artist Lucy Orta and Ikon Gallery, the […]
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Top 13 | Best art & crafts classes in Birmingham
There are lots of brilliant art and crafts classes in Birmingham. From pottery courses for beginners (and babies!) to weekend workshops for adults, there’s something […]
Abstract art | Jay Taylor: Dialogues of destruction
I’m often asked to recommend abstract art for sale. Online, there’s a lot out there, especially large contemporary paintings. Most of it isn’t worth investing […]
13 of the best art & art history books for children
In this blog post I round up some of the best art books for children. Do you have a little artist or budding art historian […]
12 steps to success | How to start an art blog
My art blog turned 2 years old this week! So, in celebration, I thought I’d write a feature on how to start an art blog. […]
Exhibition | Pato Bosich: Drawing antiquity with wine
Pato Bosich (b.1978) has an enchanting new exhibition of drawings created in dialogue with the British Museum’s collection of classical antiquity art. Working both on-site […]
A beginner’s guide | How to start a contemporary art collection
How do I start a contemporary art collection? Is it a good idea to invest in contemporary art? Where should I buy art from? These […]
The Ultimate Affordable Guide to Arts in the West Midlands by Nati Creates
Photo: Artwork in progress by MrASingh at Creative Heights launch, Rotunda. Image credit: Nati Creates. For this guest post, we welcome the lovely Nati to […]
Best art books | 15 novels about art & artists
As an art historian, I gravitate towards books, and especially novels, about art and artists. From romantic, comedic tales and historical fiction to psychological thrillers […]
Wild Dining | A floating feast & exhibition aboard Ikon’s Slow Boat
When I first saw ‘Wild Dining’ advertised I knew I had to book a place for this unique event presented by Ikon Gallery’s Slow Boat. […]