What is art for?
“Art doesn’t have to be difficult or inaccessible, and I hope to use this space to prove that..”
How to Look at Modern Art
Co-Founder of The Discerning Palette Saira Kalimuddin shares her tips on how to appreciate ‘Modernist’ art.. As a collector and…
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 ‘original prints’? And what does it mean when we say they are ‘limited edition’?
How can a print be ‘original? ‘Original’ prints, also known as ‘fine art prints’ include techniques like etchings, engravings and…
How do I tighten a stretched canvas that has loosened?
Over time a canvas can become baggy or wobbly due to changes in the environment. Here are 2 easy and non-damaging DIY fixes that don’t require you to spend money on getting it professionally re-stretched.
When should I frame a painting with glass?
Deciding whether or not to protect an art piece with glass depends very much on the medium that the painting has been done in, as well as the surface that the painting has been done on.
I don’t know anything about art.. I don’t really get it
Whenever I mention ‘art’, a very common response I get from anyone who is not in the art world is…
What is Modernist Art?
We often describe the type of art in our collection as ‘modernist’. But what does this actually mean? For those…
Viewpoints on the non-financial value of art: Marc May
Saira’s lovely husband Marc shares his view on the non-financial value of art: I grew up in a relatively working…
Book Recommendation: ‘150 years of Modern Art in the blink of an eye’ by Will Gompertz.
My latest pre-sleep bedtime companion – ‘What are you looking at? 150 years of Modern Art in the blink of…
Book Recommendation: ‘My Museum’ by Joanne Liu
This book by Joanne Liu titled ‘My Museum’ was a gift from a close friend to my son Maximilian and…