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10 Fun Facts about the 2024 Paris Olympic Games

With anticipation building for this year's Olympic Games we have a little collection of vintage paintings of Paris in honour of this exciting event. Kicking off with the opening ceremony on Friday,...

5 Reasons to give Vintage Art and Prints for Christmas

 Photo courtesy of interior designer Sarah Vanrenen It’s that time of year again and the hunt for the perfect Christmas present begins. Most of us like to find something special, thoughtful, and...

Nudes in Art

The nude has been a prominent subject in art for millennia, from the marble sculptures of Ancient Greece to Lucian Freud's provocative and dynamic portraits. For centuries the nude has been used as...

All About Lars Norrman 1915-1979

Lars Norrman (1915-1979) is becoming increasingly popular. His art can be defined by his use of vibrant colours and charming, heavy brushstrokes and clean lines which give his paintings a timeless ...

Synaesthesia and Art

Have you ever heard someone say that they can 'see' music? What about thinking in colour? Synaesthesia is a certain way  some people process sensory experiences where senses become conflated with o...

All About Colour Theory

We often hear about the importance of colour theory in art and how it is used by artists to create contrasts and harmonies in painting. Perhaps you know what the colour wheel is and you have heard ...

Kitchen Art

For a long time, the idea of hanging art in the kitchen raised more eyebrows than enthusiasm. “Won’t it get ruined?” “Too much steam!” “Isn’t the kitchen just too…... messy?”, although that isn't t...

5 Must-See Artworks and Exhibitions in Vienna

Last week, I went to Vienna on a study trip with The Courtauld Institute of Art, London where I am a Master's student. With 5 days to spend, I had limited time and wanted to make the most of the be...

What is 'en plein air' Painting?

One of the defining characteristics of the Impressionist artists is the technique of 'en plain air' painting, or in English, simply 'outdoor' painting. Many Impressionist painters focused on the be...

My 5 Favourite Painters and Why

Working at Collins & Green, as well as being a History of Art Master's student at The Courtauld Institute in London, I am delighted to be introduced to hundreds of different artists throughout ...