Hermes @ Burlington Gardens

My mother once asked me: ‘Wouldn’t you rather buy art than an Hermes bag?’ While it is no secret that I one day aspire to be the proud owner of a Birkin, my adoration for art has often given the bag second place in my list of currently unattainable items. However, after visiting the Leather […]

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London Print Fair @ Royal Academy

Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend my first ever art fair. I was lucky enough to get an invite to the London Print Fair at the Royal Academy, the longest running specialist print fair. In it’s 27th year the fair houses over 50 exhibitors showcasing prints from the renaissance until the present day with […]

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Dale Chihuly @ Halcyon Gallery

Among various Mayfair shop windows is a display of stunning colours and impeccably shaped glass. This glasswork belongs to Dale Chihuly, an american best known for his spectacular chandelier in the V&A entrance hall. 2012 marks fifty years of the international studio glass movement, of which Chihuly was a prominent and founding member. The exhibition […]

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The Unknown @ London’s Auction Houses

I thought I’d take a quick moment to briefly talk about the treasures that can be uncovered on a quick visit to one of London’s reputable and distinguished auction houses. It is little talked about what can be found at such places as many believe that such venues are only open to the wealthy art […]

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Hirst @ Gagosian, Britannia & Davies Street

A common sight can be seen across eleven Gagosian galleries worldwide: dozens and dozens of brightly coloured spots by the highly praised Damien Hirst. I went along to the two London galleries to get my own look at this dotty display and the gallery has also set a challenge for viewers to visit all eleven […]

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