All Too Human – Bacon, Freud and a Century of Painting Life. New show at Tate Britain which traces 100 years of life painting and shows the evolution of artists’ fascination with the human figure and the way it is depicted. February 26, 2018
Sensational works of art can be seen at Collect, the Craft Council’s annual showcase of the UK’s best artist/makers at the Saatchi Gallery – until Sunday 25th March (so hurry down to the King’s Road!) February 24, 2018
Experience Days has made a film of Papershades Workshops! Check it out here… https://www.experiencedays.co.uk/paper-lampshade-making-experience-london February 19, 2018
The life on the ocean wave… oh how glamorous it once was. The glory days of trans-Atlantic liners and luxurious cruising (plus a reality check in the engine room) is on show at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Ocean Liners: Speed and Style brings together the design, art, engineering and architecture of ocean-going vessels and how much we love them. February 1, 2018
Who’s King? Charles I demonstrated his cultural credentials by amassing an astounding collection of art, which was scattered to the wind in the ultimate yard sale after his head was chopped off and Cromwell took over Britain. The Royal Academy of Arts’s new show, Charles I: King and Collector fills all the gallery space with sensational paintings reunited for first time since the 17th century. January 28, 2018
Rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain – a foot-tapplingly wonderful show which traces the arrival of Jazz 100 years ago and the influence it’s had on culture, art and ordinary life. January 26, 2018
Top Drawer – a trade fair for gifts, crafts and stationery which is full of good things, including lots of wonderful paper! January 17, 2018
Glorious work on show at the London Art Fair in Islington with a satisfying amount of paper collage art on display: 17 – 21 January 2018. January 17, 2018
From Life – drawing the human body has always been a challenge for artists. The Royal Academy presents a brief history of life-drawing, with examples of work by contemporary artists and also a ‘virtual’ body of work… December 8, 2017
Images from favourite childhood books seen up close and personal at the V&A. The wonderful world of Winnie-the-Pooh – illustrations and texts on show in an enchanting exhibition. December 4, 2017