When are Imperfections in Art Okay?
And how do we fix the ones that aren’t.. Introduction I’ve had this expressionist portrait (see image) hanging on my…
Matching Paintings to Spaces
Matching Paintings to Spaces Interior Designer Emma Hester helps us pick paintings for specific rooms Art is a brilliant way…
Our Feature in Somerset Life
The Discerning Palette’s Feature in March 2025 Issue of Somerset Life Magazine Written by Emma Bovill Two childhood friends from…
Why the Art World Made Me Feel Sick
When I left that gallery, it left a bitter taste in my mouth and I swore to myself that I would never want to work in a place like that again. Little did I know, this had planted the seed of art ‘democratisation’ and 5 years later I would be starting up my own art gallery, with an ethos so completely different to elitist culture of the ‘blue chip’ gallery I had worked in.
How Should I Hang my Art?
How Should I Hang Art on my Walls? Here are 7 different picture hanging arrangements to consider.. WRITTEN by Saira Kalimuddin Decorating…
Book Recommendations on Art Appreciation
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Our Feature in the Bristol Magazine and Bath Life Magazine
In December 2022, we had the wonderful opportunity to have a full page article published in two magazines – Bristol…
How to Look at Modern Art
As a collector and dealer of Mid-Century Modern (MCM) art, I am surrounded by an ever- growing collection of unique, distinctive and often very charming array of paintings and prints.
How to Look at Abstract Art
by Saira Kalimuddin-May I’ve been reading the book ‘Abstract Art’ by Stephanie Straine (part of the Art Essentials series by…
What are limited edition original prints?
How can a print be ‘original? ‘Original’ prints, also known as ‘fine art prints’ include techniques like etchings, engravings and…