Curated Collections




Posted March 18, 2021 by New Blood Art

Director’s Picks: Grace against uncertainty

It’s happening… Spring is on its way! Maybe you’ve seen the odd daffodil emerging as daylight extends just that little bit more each day. Freshness, effervescence, hope! These are some of the themes that inspired the current selection of Director’s Picks. In their own unique ways, each piece seems to touch on the human duality […]



Posted January 17, 2021 by New Blood Art

Some Strange Magic

Welcoming in a new year is often a time of mixed emotions, and 2021 is particularly exemplary. Perhaps you’ve shirked resolutions this year, except for making sure to take some daily outdoor exercise.. With the winter air getting sharper and the sky a cooler tone of grey, the season seems to be the best sundial […]



Posted January 16, 2021 by New Blood Art

Small Worlds..

Back in September we reflected on the emerging trend of artists in lock-down creating much smaller work (see our post ‘Working Small’). Since then (not surprisingly) we’ve seen this trend continue and have been interested to note thematic exhibitions emerging from high profile contemporary galleries – such as Hauser & Wirth’s upcoming Phyllida Barlow show ‘Small Worlds’ and Sadie Coles HQ’s online exhibition: ‘HOMEWORK’.  […]



Posted December 13, 2020 by New Blood Art

Living in Colour

When asked to explain his artistic choices, famously David Hockney once replied: “I prefer living in colour”. His paintings make this obvious, yet the simple response is also an equally potent reminder that ‘living in colour’ is open to everyone, they just need to choose it. Colour permeates all aspects of our lives. It shapes […]