In today’s image-driven world, the role of an art critic remains crucial in unpicking, questioning and making sense of visual culture. Traditionally, the art critic has written for newspapers and magazines, but in 2019 they[…]
Today, I want to talk about sexism in the art world. I’ve worked in this sector for 8 years, starting as a Gallery Girl in London. Now – as a writer – I collaborate with[…]
The art world is an exciting industry to work in. Where else would you have the opportunity to bid on a million-pound Picasso painting at auction? Or ship a Damien Hirst shark to New York?[…]
I am often asked ‘How do I become an art writer?’. The truth is, there isn’t one route into this competitive field. At the same time, there are some strategies which I know can make[…]
Today, traditional rules and roles in the art world are changing. The art community has moved online. Collectors buy directly from artists’ Instagram feeds. Critics will read content on artists’ websites. Curators research and approach[…]
As a Fine Arts graduate, it can be quite mind-boggling to decide the next steps after completing your studies. But your qualification and creative talent open doors to an array of fascinating career paths. Whether[…]
Are you in your final year of an arts or humanities degree? I remember trying to balance university deadlines, dissertation research and job hunting, and finding it really hard. And graduate schemes come around far[…]
Why should you choose to study Art History at university? I feel like I have made the case for studying art and its histories many times over on the blog! So, for this guest post[…]
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. It is based on my own experiences, mistakes (yes, there[…]
An increasing number of students are asking the same question: are arts degrees useless? If you’re going to pay a university £9,000 per year at the very minimum, you want to know the worth of[…]
