Nature Inside and Out

MIGUEL CHEVALIER
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This is the time to take in as much of the arts and culture offerings out there. No excuses, schools closed and holidays have begun.

Flowers at the Saatchi Gallery is a must-see exhibition and definitely no prep required.

Immersive, inclusive, a feast for your eyes and genuinely something for everyone. Two floors, 9 gallery spaces with installations, art, photography, fashion and much more. A real feast for your eyes.

 ‘This exhibition is the result of support and effort of many people and organisations’ with the lists of roles and names included on a display panel the Saatchi Gallery highlighted the talent and skills it takes to create something so beautiful.  

Don’t forget also to visit the ‘Learning Gallery’

Art and the community

Kasuri a complex technique of weaving. A Kimono on display at  Art Without Heroes Mingei

On a dark and rainy Saturday I decided to visit the ‘The William Morris Gallery’ in Walthamstow. It was the perfect decision.

The stalls selling local produce outside, the buzz in the gallery with families visiting was inspiring. The two exhibitions on display, are wonderful, and I really recommend visiting both the website and visiting the gallery. For the first time I really felt a gallery working with the community and providing exhibitions offering something for everyone.

Well done to the team at the William Morris Gallery.

An interactive game in the William Morris Gallery Collection. I thought this was a real example of bringing history into the modern day.

Amazing talent in textiles

Bethan Ash work seen at the Knitting and Stitching Show Alexandra Palace 2023
Christine Restall work seen at the Alexandra Palace Knitting and Stitching Show 2023

Looking back on my 2023 photos, I am reminded of a show which displayed amazing talent, opportunities to find inspiration and a hub to find a new skill. 

The Knitting and Stitching show is a great example of art for all. 

Fashion at its best

Maxhosa Africa LADUMA NGXOKOLO ‘Tussles’ dress Apropriyeshin collection Spring/Summer 2017
At the Africa Fashion exhibition V&A

An amazing exhibition, with so many aspects to it. The fabrics, the colours and designs will I am sure inspire whoever visits.

Bull Doff, Laure Tarot and Baay Sooley Dress and collar Tangana collection, 2012 Daka, Senegal At the Africa Fashion exhibition V&A also Dress and hat ‘The Missing Link collection and Selly Baby Kane’Yoff’ dress