A major exhibition of the work of Jeff Koons (b. 1955) opened at the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, on 7 February- 9 June 2019 . “I couldn’t think of a better place to have a dialogue about art today and what it can be.” Jeff Koons Until I visited, I couldn’t think of a weirder or… Continue reading Jeff Koons at Oxford’s Ashmolean Museum
A book for art and cat lovers : History of Art in 21 Cats
by Nia Gouldhttps://niaski.co.uk. This humorous and witty picture book uses the cat as a guide to enlighten us about the different and fascinating art movements throughout history. This is Art history as you’ve never experienced it before- with a large helping of cattitude. From the old masters to the modernists, the moggy as muse. Feline… Continue reading A book for art and cat lovers : History of Art in 21 Cats
Fine Little Day, Elizabeth Dunker, designer and visual communicator, with 153K instagram followers
Ideas, collections and interiors This book was published in October 2015 but it is still beautiful and relevant today. It encompasses the world of Fine Little Day, you’re invited to take a peek into the fascinating life of blogger, artist, designer and photographer Elisabeth Dunker. We meet Elisabeth in her studio, where she presents her… Continue reading Fine Little Day, Elizabeth Dunker, designer and visual communicator, with 153K instagram followers
Up-cycle old books and children’s toys to create stylish book ends.
If you have some ‘time expired’ books such as out of date restaurant or travel guides or have a few charity shop finds why not create some book ends from them. Top with a child’s toy animal, sprayed with Rustoleum paint. 1 You will need Rustoleum Neon Spray paint Rustoleum Metallic spray paint A few… Continue reading Up-cycle old books and children’s toys to create stylish book ends.
A sneak peak at Zandra Rhodes archived knit wear
Dame Zandra Rhodes selected ten, rarely seen, pieces of knitwear from her design archive as an exclusive for the Spring Knitting and Stitching show recently on at Olympia. Many of these pieces will be on show along with her beautiful textile designs and dresses in the exhibition 50 Years of Fabulous at the Fashion and… Continue reading A sneak peak at Zandra Rhodes archived knit wear
