[ad_1] The mural, inspired by classic oil paintings, has transformed the side of Emms Haberdashery, in Droitwich Spa. Named Tides of the Time: The Legacy of Droitwich Spa’s Brine, it is latest in a series of place-making projects by Wychavon and the Droitwich Spa Place Board. The artwork, completed on August 19, was funded by
[ad_1] Although often viewed as distinctly different worlds, fashion and art have always been intrinsically linked. Both serve as powerful forms of expression that have motivated some of the most iconic cultural moments of the past century. Often cited as fashion’s first major crossover with the art world, the partnership between designer Elsa Schiaparelli and
[ad_1] Illusive street artist Banksy has revealed a brand new piece of art situation on a wall outside Royal Courts of Justice – and it could be one of his most powerful yet Banksy revealed his latest artwork in London (Image: @banksy/Instagram) Street artist Banksy has revealed a brand new piece of artwork – and
[ad_1] A new Banksy artwork has appeared in London, sparking debate and controversy before it was quickly covered up by officials. The latest mural by the mysterious artist, stencilled onto the walls of the Royal Courts of Justice, shows a judge raising a gavel against a protester lying helplessly on the ground, holding a blood-stained
[ad_1] A former editor who quit newspapers to run an art shop in a Cornish beauty spot has died aged 81. Derek Garrett was editor of the Launceston-based Cornish and Devon Post for five years before deciding on a change of career, running a shop with his wife Lesley in the picturesque fishing village of
[ad_1] Flock gallery owner Hattie Budd (centre) with former H Art co-ordinator Amanda Fitzwilliams (left) and founding co-ordinator Kate Bull in front of a set of paintings of Hergest Ridge by Daniel Crawshaw. Image by Andy Compton The Mayor of Kington Councillor Philip Sell and Vicki Larratt from the Old Picture House in Kington admiring
[ad_1] The director of the British Museum, Nicholas Cullinan, has addressed growing concerns that the Bayeux Tapestry is too fragile to travel to the UK next year. In a letter published by the Guardian, Cullinan stresses that all due diligence has been carried out to ensure that the 1,000-year-old embroidery will be safely transported. Cullinan’s
[ad_1] “I try to capture the aliveness of things, the beauty, with pre-emptive rose tinted glasses.” Well we can all do with a bit of that, says Arts Editor Trish Lee. Georgie Weedon portrait by Philippa Gedge Ramsbury artist Georgie Weedon is a British Australian painter born in 1979 in London. Her colourful and joyful
[ad_1] Olivia Hart, 11, and Amelia Hutchings, eight, created the designs as part of the East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust’s competition. They were invited to see their artwork printed on the side of two rapid response vehicles used for training. Olivia’s design was the winner of the 10 to 16 age group and
[ad_1] The National Trust is inviting people to join two art and wellbeing experiences on the Pentire headland, near Polzeath. They will be led by Cornwall-based art practitioner Laura Frances Martin, who, in partnership with National Trust rangers, will run “gentle” activities aimed at “sparking creativity and connection with the natural world.” The first event,