A Guide to Collecting

The Nugget Test

Is This Art? – Baruch Torgeman and the Language of Books Whenever we ask ‘Is this art?’ we test it against three things: Novelty, Nuance, and Narrative. Novelty – how original is the work? Artists have been working with books for a long time. Dada and collage movements played with text. Alicia Martin, the Spanish artist, imagined waves
When is Art an Asset?

When is Art an Asset?

Investing in art can seem like diving into a bottomless ocean. But here’s the thing—if you learn where to dive in, you too can start.

Secrets of Great Portraits

What stars need to align to transcend the superficial, reveal something deeper about the subject, and set a portrait apart as truly great?
Art I Love

RAD Friday #30

Lots to share today. In the last month
Paul Wright Painting

RAD Friday #29

Immense news – I got engaged last week. 😍 💍🥂

RAD Friday #28

I’ve just been asked to design something for the decadent Hotel Gotham in Manchester
Gianfranco Meggiato Sculpture

RAD Friday #27

Like everyone, we’re dealing with several supply chain issues. The gift of Covid just keeps on giving! 😉😂 If you want something creative for the holiday season, let us know soon…

RAD Friday #26

Happy Friday, I’m at Frieze this week, which is always fascinating. It find at least half the work baffling. Some of the pieces make me feel like a philistine - how is this considered art?!