If Jewels Could Talk
If Jewels Could Talk is an original history of humanity through jewellery. Carol Woolton writes with authority and passion, both of which make this book an easy and interesting read, taking us from cave times to the present through the objects we have used for self-adornment. Woolton has chosen seven items: hoops, rings, beads, charms, […]
Wes Lang: The Black Paintings
Newport Street Gallery brings us the first exhibition of Wes Lang in the U.K. Wes Lang: The Black Paintings is a deeply moving, emotional show that lets the viewer take a glimpse into the world of the celebrated American artist. Lang’s creativity draws from a wide range of sources, from childhood memories and ephemera he […]
Kate Jenkins – Fishy Business
Brighton-based textile artist, Kate Jenkins – well known for her witty forays into knitting and crocheting depictions of food – brings her one-of-a-kind fish counter show, Fishy Business, to the London Design Festival at Soho’s Air Contemporary Gallery. The artist spent months tirelessly knitting, crocheting, and stitching her knitted fish counter and oyster cart which was […]
The Female Perspective II
The Female Perspective II exhibition at El Prado Museum follows on the success of the edition from 2022-23. With this original initiative, El Prado pays homage to the women who played a key role in building the museum’s stunning collection of art through an innovative approach: an itinerary around the museum that allowed visitors to […]
A World of Care: Turner and the Environment
The exhibition A World of Care: Turner and the Environment illustrates the environmental and social developments of the 19th century that changed Britain and the world’s climate forever through the art of J.M.W. Turner. It is the first time that his work has been displayed with such a theme in mind, where it becomes noticeable […]
Sophisticated Coffee Table Books
Books enhance a house as much as they enhance our intellect. Whether they are stacked up on a coffee table, or tucked in perfect order on shelves, books are aesthetically beautiful, act as reminders of special memories and add a cultural sophistication vibe to any room. This selection of coffee table books range from wildlife […]
No Stone Unturned
Beautifully narrated by jewellery journalist Richa Goya Sikri, this collection of short stories is a truthful and emotional account of coloured gemstone mining in Africa since the 1960s. The stories have been compiled through personal interviews with the adventurous men and women who have shaped an industry that is now worth US$ 32.38 billion*. Richa […]
Yoshitomo Nara
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao presents possibly the most complete retrospective exhibition to date about Yoshitomo Nara, one of the most significant artists of his generation. His signature style depicting children with large faces and big eyes celebrates freedom and individualism, arousing empathy and affinity through art. From the very beginning of his career, Yoshitomo Nara […]
Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence
Lovers of all things related to modernism will be delighted with Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence, the new exhibition at the V&A showcasing the history and development of this architectural style symbolic of the independence and progressiveness of countries such as India and Ghana. The show looks at the colonial origins of Tropical Modernism in […]
Dora Maar: Behind the Lens
Although best known for her romantic relationship with Picasso and for being the subject of several of his paintings, Dora Maar was an artist in her own right, particularly gifted at photography. This summer, The Amar Gallery Fitzrovia presents Dora Maar: Behind the Lens, an exhibition celebrating her life, in conjunction with the release of […]
