Every summer, the Royal Academy opens its doors to the public for what might be the most democratic art event in the country. Submissions come from all corners — emerging painters, established names…
At first glance, cars and art might not seem like obvious companions. But look again, and you’ll see they share something essential — a fascination with movement, form, and feeling.
There’s something about horses. Not just the way they move — though that’s part of it — but the way they carry themselves. Dignified. Powerful. Effortless. It’s no surprise artists have been drawn to them for centuries. Whether galloping across a racecourse or standing still in the mist, a good horse painting has a way of filling a space with presence…
There’s a particular kind of light in June that turns everything golden — the hour before dinner, the first stream of morning through the blinds, the soft shadows that stretch across floorboards. It’s the season where walls become canvases in themselves, and even the simplest corner of a room feels transformed.
On the surface, it does not look like there is much left of Vincent Van Gogh’s life yet to unearth and discover. After all, books have been written on his ear, his love life and of course the many struggles and adventures he had. It is his time in Paris, that I personally have been […]
Fauvism was an influential art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, primarily in France. It is characterised by its bold and vivid use of color, simplified forms, and a departure from traditional representational techniques. The name “Fauvism” comes from the French word “fauve,” which means “wild beast,” and was coined by art critic […]
France is riddled with flea markets; or Brocantes, as they are more romantically called. Name a town or city in France and you can pretty much guarantee there is a bustling market taking place most weekends where you can buy anything from a kitchen sink, a copper pan to wash up in it and even […]