Spotlight

From Fintan Whelan’s studio in Germany, a stone’s throw from the Old City of Gottingen, we got the lowdown on the popular artist's painting technique.

Discover the remarkable story behind Klimt’s famous portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer – the woman in gold

We caught up with Marie Perkins of Print & Pattern, to talk about her inspirations, latest ventures and all things pattern

Tucked away in a little studio, in a cute-as-a-button Victorian cottage, in Stratford on the Avon River in Canada, you’ll find the artist Janet Hill. A critically acclaimed painter – not to be confused with the house-decorating sort (it happens, she says!) – Hill creates whimsical canvases, which are made to tell a tale: “I … Continue reading A Tale of Janet Hill →

The leading ladies and gentlemen pulled out all the stops when it came to red carpet glamour at last night’s Academy Awards. From stylish sparkles worn by Jennifer Aniston in Versace and Emma Stone in her Elie Saab couture, to red hot colour pops worn by Dakota Johnson and Rosamund Pike, through to the show-stopping … Continue reading The Evening Gown in Print →

Revealing complex emotions, cultural traditions, philosophical questions and formal ideals, the nude has played a powerful role in the history of Western art. Let’s take a closer look

Step back in time and discover the history of the Atelier Mourlot

The classic ‘pin-up’ image skyrocketed to popularity during World War II and once they were mass-produced, came to be considered an integral part of consumer culture. The practice has been documented back to as early as the 1890s, when artists such as Alphonse Mucha designed advertising posters that featured strong and idealised young women for drinks and cigarette brands. Pin-up … Continue reading History of the Pin-Up →

We’ve collaborated with London artist Hormazd Narielwalla on an exclusive collection

Find out how the 20th century Pop artist developed his iconic silkscreens.

Fine art photographer Deborah Schenck recently featured on More4’s Homes by the Sea, where she spoke about how living on the Devon coast is a daily inspiration for her work. Whether it’s the view she wakes up to every morning or the seashells and drift wood she collects on walks along the beach – the natural beauty of the … Continue reading Deborah Schenck: Living by the Sea →

This unprecedented show explores the final works of Matisse’s life – the cut-outs.