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March marks the UK’s 12-month anniversary of lockdowns and social distancing. That’s a full year without experiencing the joys of a gallery and intrigue of a new exhibition. Facing the challenges of a global pandemic, art shows and galleries have been forced to adapt, innovate and overcome. A few weeks ago we discussed a riseRead more

‘Japonisme’ is a term used that actually sums up the massive influence Japanese arts had during the 19th century, from their decorative arts through to woodblocks and every day life. This influence is seen in the work of many of the great artists from Van Gogh & Japan to Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec. The emphasis ofRead more

COVID-19 will NEVER take away The Arts! Have You Made A Paper Mache Animal Head Yet? Lockdown Arts Are The Best! It’s almost been a year since the UK went into it’s first lockdown, and the one activity that’s keeping people’s spirits high is the Arts. A true positive to come out of lockdown isRead more

So, although I personally may not be planning to ‘Jab & Go’ at the moment, that will not stop me from definitely daring to dream about the locations that inspire my imagination. There are so many artistic locations to fire the imagination, so why not indulge in those dreams at a time when we allRead more

The exciting announcement that the Royal Ulster Academy of Arts will be proceeding their 139th Annual exhibition surely gives us the perfect opportunity to look at some of the masters of Irish art and how their work has influenced the history of art through the years. Francis Bacon (1909-1992) was born to an English familyRead more