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The Discerning Palette is an affordable, approachable and educational resource for art and art information. Our curated collection of Modernist style paintings are all original one-of-a-kind pieces, and will fit beautifully in any interior setting, whether hanging on a wall or sitting on a shelf.
If you’re considering making your first art purchase, start with a piece that reminds of you of a place, a piece of music, something you love or someone you know. You’ll keep it forever.
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Mid-Century Prints
We launch our new range of original mid-century lithographs, every single one signed and editioned. This is the first set of original prints we have had on the Discerning Palette and they won't disappoint.
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In July, we had our first installation of our works in a physical space. We exhibited works at the Curated Store in the picturesque town of Stow-on-the-Wold deep in Cotswolds.
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My favourite shop to buy unique artwork and particularly love the collection of Modernist paintings. I have bought three paintings to date and am absolutely thrilled with each purchase. The photographs and descriptions are accurate and the paintings are well packaged for delivery which is super fast. Always a great shopping experience!
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