In last month’s Update, I told you about my visit to the village of Mougins in the South of France, and my inspiring visit to “Famm” the only Gallery in Europe entirely devoted to the work of Female artists.
Now I thought I would tell you of the second exhibition, in the same village and shown in conjunction with Famm. This was devoted to a modern present day female artist, living and working in New York, named Elizabeth Colombo. Read more …
Artists from left to right: Eves, Daniel Shiption, Lisa Cawkill, Kayleigh Brooks
If you have yet to discover this little gem of a gallery please do give it a visit. It is situated at 10A – 14 South Brink right opposite Peckover House and there is a free public car park on Somers Road directly behind the building.
This listed building is owned by the Ferry Project charity, which supports homeless people across Fenland. You can find out more about their work here. Read more …
David Lendrum, Lavender Garden
Ringstead Artists David Lendrum and Helga Joergens will exhibit
at Thornham Village Hall
Friday, 1st, – Monday, 4th May 2026
Opening times:
Friday to Sunday, 10 – 5 and Monday, 10 – 4
Free entry and full disabled access
Do come along if you want to see some vibrant and colourful abstract art in many media and materials: paintings, drawings, prints and small sculptures. Read more …
Portrait de Madame Gonzales (mother of the artist) by Eva Gonzales 1870
I am writing to you from my daughter’s home in the Village of Le Bar Sur Loup, France, which clings to the side of the Gorges de Loup in the Alpes Maritimes between Nice and Grasse, the city of perfume.
She always treats me to a visit to a Gallery or Museum, and this time was no exception. So, yesterday we set off to the village of Mougins where Picasso had a house, and where his photographic collection is still exhibited! Read more …
King’s Lynn Museum is a little gem in the heart of the town, right next to the bus station. If you haven’t yet discovered it you can take advantage of FREE ENTRY from 1st October to 30th March, with a small entry charge in the summer months. Open 10am – 5pm. Read more …
May 23rd – 7th June
This year the Nar Valley Open Studios showcases 14 accomplished artists working across a wide range of contemporary and traditional disciplines. 11 are set along the Nar Valley where the trail winds its way through the wide vistas of Blackborough End in the west, to Pentney and along the chalk stream eastward to East Walton, West Acre and onto the charming historic village of Castle Acre. North of this are 3 further artists in the village of Grimston; known for its history as a major 11th–16th century pottery production centre. Read more …
I was asked if I could produce a work of my choosing on a 130x100cm box canvas by a valued customer. This was requested at the beginning of November last year to be ready by Christmas
I had to order 2 canvases online as a request for one was denied, probably due to packing & safe transport.
Unwrapping & viewing this vast white space, I was in awe with fear & anticipation. Read more …
Nature’s Fortress
I’ve lived in Norfolk since 2002 and enjoy the big skies, the sea and wide expanses of beach but when I turn my back to the sea, the artistic opportunities abound. The eroding cliffs with their endless texture, multiple shades of brown, green and ochre and incredible shapes, almost cubist effects, translate well to abstraction and invite exploration of different colour palettes. Read more …
Visit to Frameless, Marble Arch, London
If you think that art should stay on the canvas where the artist placed it then Frameless in London is not for you. With 4 themed galleries each featuring 6-8 specific artworks, the experience felt completely immersive, with projections over the floor, walls and ceilings accompanied by music and sound effects that made the artwork come alive. Read more …
Mausoleum of Galla Placidia (daughter of Emperor Theodosius 1). The main mosaic is of Christ the Good Shepherd tending his flock. Approximately 500 AD.
If you’re an artist then you never need much of an excuse to visit Italy. Such an excuse presented itself to Margaret and me at the end of August when two Australian friends of ours got in touch and said that they were planning a trip to the country of La Dolce Vita and could we meet up for wine and pasta. How could we refuse? Read more …