How can I better understand art?
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…
Book Recommendation: ‘Looking at Pictures’ by Susan Woodford
Here’s our second must-read book recommendation: ‘Looking at Pictures’ by Susan Woodford. For anyone coming fresh to art and art…
How do I maintain my oil painting?
Tips on general maintenance of oil paintings:1. Avoid displaying it in direct sunlight as this can cause it to change…
What is the difference between a ‘stretched’ and an ‘unstretched canvas’?
Stretched canvas is canvas that has been stretched over a wood frame ready for display. If you look on the…
Book Recommendation: ‘Art as Therapy’ by Alain de Botton & John Armstrong
This book is a must read!It talks about art in a way that is totally different from most – it…
How Do I Light the Paintings on My Walls?
Many of us have spaces on our walls where the right painting would fit well and really enhance that area…