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King asked what British artwork might be ‘lurking in Australia’ in gallery tour
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (432+ words) The King wondered aloud what British artwork might be "lurking in Australia" at an after hours guided tour of one of the UK's leading galleries. Soon after Tate Britain shut its doors on Tuesday, as the public flocked to the…...
Christie’s auction house unveils new rostrum to celebrate 260th anniversary
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (442+ words) British-born designer Sir Jony Ive and his design firm LoveFrom collaborated with Christie's for the project. British auction house Christie's has replaced its auctioneer's rostrum to commemorate its 260th anniversary. Its signature mahogany model has been replaced with a new sustainable…...
New exhibition at historic Black Country house set to feature unseen and newly acquired works by Rossetti family
1+ week, 2+ day ago (560+ words) An exhibition exploring the creative and domestic lives of an exceptionally talented 19th-century English-Italian family of poets, artists, and critics is set to open at an historic home. The Rossettis: Siblings and Spouses,which explores the family's creative and domestic…...
Andy Warhol exhibition with iconic and rare art comes to Wolverhampton
1+ week, 2+ day ago (331+ words) Wolverhampton Art Gallery will host a major Andy Warhol this year. Andy Warhol: Art Star is an ARTIST ROOMS exhibition in partnership with Tate and National Galleries of Scotland, opening on May 23." Highlights include images of Marilyn Monroe, The Beatles,…...
Meet the Shifnal artist whose work is inspired by her surrounding countryside and is appearing on TV's Landscape Artist of the Year
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (182+ words) Shifnal-based artist Stephanie Eufemia has a busy start to the year, appearing on Sky Arts" flagship arts competition Landscape Artist of the Year and opening her largest exhibition to date. Working in oils on canvas and panel from her county…...
Sun artwork suspended above water at community swimming pool
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (320+ words) An installation created by artist Luke Jerram has been placed above water at a swimming pool in Bristol. An art installation inspired by the Sun has appeared at Jubilee Swimming Pool in Bristol. Helios, named after the ancient Greek mythological…...
Care-experienced residents invited to explore Wolverhampton Art Gallery for free
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (396+ words) Care-experienced people across Wolverhampton will gain free access to world-class art and creative opportunities through a pioneering new partnership between The Susan Vickers Foundation and Wolverhampton Art Gallery. The collaboration launches on Saturday, January 24, with the first in a series…...
'I left my marketing job to become an interior designer in Stafford. I trained with a renowned London designer and help people across the Midlands to create their dream homes"
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (216+ words) We meet an interior designer from Stafford whose hails from Brazil and creates dream homes across the Midland after training with a renowned London designer Michelle Gomes loved her career in marketing and communications but after her daughter was born…...
14 fabulous pictures from the Walsall Society of Artists showcase at Walsall art gallery
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (145+ words) A fabulous array of paintings, sketches, wood and metal work are among the art on display at Walsall Society of Artists annual exhibition. Each year the collective of 125 members make much of the anniversary showcase which is being held for…...
Last chance to see wonders of nature Wildlife Photographer of the Year show comes to a close
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (334+ words) From frost-covered spiders to rescued tigers and emperor penguins on melting ice, the natural world took centre stage at Wolverhampton Museum & Art Gallery this winter. Last year's contest attracted more than 60,000 entries from 113 countries and territories. Gatto said: "What you're…...