Curated Collections

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’.  […]

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 […]

There’s nothing quite like submerging oneself into water. Whether it’s the ocean, the local lido, or even the bath… there’s something therapeutic about putting a lid on the world outside and unfurling one’s limbs. Integral to the human spirit, water has been the object of artistic exploration since the dawn of time, taking on deep […]

With Autumn beginning to find its stride, there’s a creeping inclination to stay (even more!) indoors. The days are getting shorter, and the burgeoning cool keeps us back a little from wading outdoors in search of wonder. Art perhaps picks up nature’s slack; a reserve of warmth, energy, and intrigue, it can keep us dazzled […]

I’ve been thinking about artwork that has an expansive quality… Some pieces open up the space of a room, like a sort of portal: unrepressed and inclusive. Surprisingly, dark colours can do this too and it’s a bit of an interior design anomaly that small spaces should be painted in light colours to appear larger, when […]

It’s not always easy finding the space to hang large statement pieces and with this in mind I’ve put together a collection of small-scale work. There’s an intimacy that comes with work on a smaller scale and a versatility too – as you can re-arrange your collection more easily over time… View all works under 50cm x 50cm. […]

There are plenty of overlaps between art forms… particularly between literature and visual art, and as it’s National Poetry Month – yes, there is such a thing (!) and as this influence often goes unseen… I wanted to shine a light on the many ways in which words inspire our artists. For Toni Cogdell, poetry […]

I saw an Instagram post recently – a photograph of the contents of a fallen packet of spaghetti. The strands of pasta had landed in a wigwam-shaped pile and the caption joked that the results had awarded him an Art MFA. It made me chuckle – especially as degree show season is about to start […]

It’s rather wonderful to see how artists collect art – which artists they choose to collect, are inspired by and want to surround themselves with. Artists are curators by nature, so to see their collections, curated with their particular aesthetic vision – is a real treat.. With this in mind, we’ll be bringing to you […]

Pantone describe their 2018 Colour of the Year as “A dramatically provocative and thoughtful purple shade”, PANTONE 18-3838 Ultra Violet communicates originality, ingenuity, and visionary thinking that points us toward the future.” View a selection of original work with this shade of ultra violet apparent: