Tag Archives: British art

modern glass that inspires: baldwin guggisberg

Modern glass vessels help bring freshness to a room that heavier sculpture and flat art can’t always do. Recently a dear friend brought to my attention the inspired glass works of American-Swiss artists based in Wales: Baldwin Guggisberg. I’m so … Continue reading →

contemporary british silversmiths on display

For two weeks each year, London’s eyes fall upon the creations of the very best contemporary British silversmiths at the Goldsmiths’ Fair – a selling exhibition – and I happened to be in the City to take a peek in … Continue reading →

Lauren Bacall’s Henry Moore Sculpture at Bonhams

I was recently asked what is the one art piece I covet and, assuming price were no object, I replied without hesitation it would be a Henry Moore sculpture. I can think of no other artwork that so effortlessly captures the human … Continue reading →

musicality in the composite photography of idris khan

British artist Idris Khan (b. 1978) is mining the history of literature and music and creating beautiful works of art with his composite photography. His interests lay in works with a collective cultural history, so his sources of inspiration are … Continue reading →

the pyromaniac black and white photographs of damion berger

With the recent bevy of the colorful crackling fireworks over the Hudson River this past fourth of July, I was reminded of two very different artists I’ve been meaning to feature whose clever experimental art is based on gunpowder and … Continue reading →

mount stuart, the palatial home in scotland of the 7th marquess of bute

Just like Highclere Castle, known to millions of fans as Downton Abbey, Mount Stuart is a most fanciful neo Gothic country house located just over 1.5 hours from Glasgow. Still the private home of Lord Bute, the family graciously opens … Continue reading →

Peeking into Arundel Castle, Althorp, and Eltham Palace

Today I’m over at The Daily Basics as contributing editor and have put together a taste sample tour of 3 English country homes that I’ve had the privilege to visit in the past. Come on over! image credit: Picture Gallery, … Continue reading →