As Christmas approaches, we thought we would look at one of art history’s more unique depictions of the Nativity scene. Sandro Botticelli’s Mystic Nativity hangs in the National Gallery in London and is a composition filled with symbolism indicative of much more than the classic scene of Christ’s birth. Sandro Botticelli: A Brief Biography Known...
Continue readingThe pigments found in paintings, sculpture, mosaics, stained glass, ceramics and many other mediums will so often have their own context, connotation and history. A fundamental part of art history since the beginning of time, the sourcing, mixing and application of pigments through generations, tells us a great deal about the changing world of an...
Continue readingWe are excited to share that for the first time this year, we are going to join The Spirit of Christmas Fair at Olympia. It was a wonderful moment as well to see our small company selected as a Spirit Loves brand in their recent marketing campaign! We can’t wait to share our new collections...
Continue readingWe are delighted to be returning this year to Tedworth Park in Wiltshire for the Early Early Christmas Fair in September, to support The Soldiers Charity. This incredible organisation remains at the forefront of supporting soldiers, veterans and their families, within the UK and overseas, by providing life enhancing grants to individuals and their loved...
Continue readingThe word ‘chiaroscuro’ is an Italian term that directly translates into “light” (chiaro) and “dark” (scuro). It is a technique that has been used by artists dating back to early Greek and Roman art. However, Leornardo da Vinci is frequently credited with ‘bringing Chiaroscuro back’ to the forefront of painting techniques during the Italian Renaissance....
Continue readingToday we are celebrating the birthday, life and works of Spanish designer and architect Antoni Gaudi, who was born in Catalonia on 25th of June 1852 and died on 10th of June 1926. Catalan Modernism and Gaudi’s Style After graduating in 1878, Antoni Gaudi quickly rose to fame, becoming a highly sought after architect in...
Continue readingThe history of the colour blue and its association with masculinity isn’t quite as linear as you might think. Nowadays, despite the ever forward-moving progress being made, as a western society we still often align ourselves with the idea that blue is for boys and pink is for girls. In writing that sounds outdated, and...
Continue readingAs we enjoy a summer of celebrations, we are excited to have been included in the May edition of Tatler magazine as they celebrate country life, al fresco dining and high quality gifts. Explore their latest publication to discover a selection of premium UK brands.
Continue readingThe coronation of King Charles III on 6th May is nearly upon us! In recognition of this historic occasion, we thought we would investigate the rich history of British coronations and the significance of the colour blue. The Order of the Garter at Royal Coronations On the day of his coronation King Charles III will...
Continue readingToday we are celebrating the birthday, life and works of French artist Yves Klein, who was born on 28th of April 1928 and died on 6th of June 1962. Art as an Experience Yves Klein is known for his avant-garde attitudes towards the process of putting paint onto canvas which, in doing so, he wanted to...
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