Welcome to the Bankside Gallery Blog!
If you're embarking on a redecorating project, in need of creative inspiration or simply want to read about brilliant artists and their practice, then you have come to the right place.
Pop the kettle on, kick back and take a virtual stroll through the various articles on inspiring people, artworks and homes - and if something catches your attention simply click on the image to read the full article.
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The Art of Making: Interview with Neil Pittaway RWS RE
August 1, 2023 Neil Pittaway RWS RE is a British printmaker, painter and draftsman, born in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Neil’s works are developed from... Read more -
The British Love of the Seaside: 8 Prints for Beach-Lovers
July 6, 2023 From childhood memories of building sandcastles and bracing walks along the shore to trips to the ice cream van (come... Read more -
Why enter the International Original Print Exhibition?
Some words of wisdom from previous exhibitors June 16, 2023 The International Original Print Exhibition (IOPE) is a prestigious and eagerly anticipated event for those looking to showcase their printmaking... Read more
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Meet the new RWS President: Charles Williams PRWS
May 10, 2023 Charles Williams was first elected Associate Member of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS) in 2007 and became a Full Member... Read more -
Bankside Gallery: Frequently Asked Questions
April 12, 2023 We get asked all kinds of questions at Bankside Gallery - but there are a few in particular that we... Read more -
What is Wood Engraving?
...and other relief printmaking techniques explained February 9, 2023 The centuries-old art of wood engraving is an exquisitely detailed form of relief printmaking typically known for its small scale... Read more
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12 artworks for £200 and under framed
in the Mini Picture Show January 12, 2023 Here is our hand-picked selection of 12 brilliant artworks currently showing in the Mini Picture Show , available to buy... Read more -
Small-scale art: A festive gift guide
December 5, 2022 The Mini Picture Show is off to a flying start! With hundreds of original, affordable artworks on a small-scale all... Read more -
42 years of Bankside Gallery
October 27, 2022 According to Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, the number 42 is the Answer to the Ultimate Question... Read more
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Lifelong friends Sir Quentin Blake and Linda Kitson exhibit together at Bankside Gallery
October 26, 2022 For the first time in their careers, lifelong friends Sir Quentin Blake and Linda Kitson will be presenting a showcase... Read more -
Watercolour finds: 8 paintings under £350
October 6, 2022 With the annual Autumn exhibition of the Royal Watercolour Society (RWS) in full swing, we've had a rummage through the... Read more -
The Art of Happiness: Finding art that brings you joy
August 9, 2022 It's no secret that art has the power to bring us joy - and there is no reason why this... Read more
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Meet the newly elected members of the RE
July 21, 2022 Congratulations to all of the newly elected Associate RE Members! The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers held their annual elections in... Read more -
Deep Dive: Interview with Laurel Holloman
June 24, 2022 Laurel Holloman is known for her striking large-scale paintings and vibrant use of colour. Painting through abstraction with subtle hints... Read more -
Art in small spaces: How to maximise your wall space
May 4, 2022 Too much art, not enough space? You are not alone. No matter your budget, collecting and displaying art is a... Read more
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Laughter as Praise: Interview with Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon. RWS
April 13, 2022 Narrative artist Mychael Barratt was born in Toronto, Canada, but considers himself to be a Londoner ever since arriving for... Read more -
Over £20k raised in Bankside Gallery's art fundraiser in aid of Ukraine
March 29, 2022 Thanks to the incredible support of artists and buyers alike, together we have managed to raise a whopping £23,858 for... Read more -
Art for Spring: Refresh your home with art this spring
March 28, 2022 Spring is the season of change, renewal and hope; with winter giving way to longer, sunnier days and the promise... Read more
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Patterns, Fabrics & Colours: Interview with Annie Williams RWS RE
February 24, 2022 Annie Williams trained and worked as a nurse before studying art at City and Guilds in the sixties. Her recent... Read more -
What is the Own Art Scheme?
Invest in your art collection without breaking the bank February 16, 2022 We believe that art is for everyone and that art should be as accessible as possible, which is why Bankside... Read more -
Mural Design & Still Life: Interview with Wendy Jacob RWS
February 14, 2022 Wendy Jacob RWS paints almost exclusively in gouache, an opaque form of the traditionally translucent watercolour. Her work explores the... Read more
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#BanksideBrowsers: The Art of Love
February 10, 2022 We're celebrating love in all shapes and sizes - from the love we have for our family and friends, to... Read more -
What is Wood Engraving?
...and other relief printmaking techniques explained January 27, 2022 The centuries-old art of wood engraving is an exquisitely detailed form of relief printmaking typically known for its small scale... Read more -
Interview with Hilary Paynter PPRE Hon. RWS
January 25, 2022 In February 2020, the Society of Wood Engravers held their Centenary Exhibition at Bankside Gallery. Leonie Bradley, Editor of Printmaking... Read more
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Stop to Think: Interview with Gerry Baptist RWS RE
December 7, 2021 Gerry Baptist RWS RE's work is fuelled by what he calls a 'constant interest in what goes on in the... Read more -
Art Makes Art: Interview with Ade Adesina ARE
November 17, 2021 Between 23-28 November 2021, Bankside Gallery and Eton College are bringing together a selection of works from Eton’s artists in... Read more -
Art Makes Art: Interview with Anne Desmet RA RE
November 17, 2021 Between 23-28 November 2021, Bankside Gallery and Eton College are bringing together a selection of works from Eton’s artists in... Read more
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Art Makes Art: Interview with Katherine Jones RE
November 17, 2021 Between 23-28 November 2021, Bankside Gallery and Eton College are bringing together a selection of works from Eton’s artists in... Read more -
How to hang art like a pro
Top tips from our in-house hanging specialist November 4, 2021 Deciding on the right piece of art for your home can be difficult – so once you’ve found it, you’d... Read more -
Printmaking Techniques Explained: What exactly is an 'original print'?
October 27, 2021 The term ‘original print’ can be a confusing one, not helped by the frequent use of the word ‘print’ when... Read more
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5 Tips for Collecting Art on a Budget
September 23, 2021 ‘Affordable’ has a very different definition for everyone. In fact, the concept of ‘affordable art’ is just about as subjective... Read more -
Hidden gems in the #BanksideBrowsers
September 3, 2021 We've delved deep into the #BanksideBrowsers to bring you a selection of brilliant artworks by members of the Royal Watercolour... Read more -
The Healing Powers of Art & Nature
Chelsea Physic Garden through the eyes of artists August 19, 2021 Towards the end of 2019, Bankside Gallery and Chelsea Physic Garden met to discuss the possibility of running a garden-themed... Read more
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A Brutalist Love-Affair: Interview with Paul Catherall RE
July 21, 2021 Based in London, but raised in Coventry, Paul retains a huge love for the concrete icons of Brutalism and Modernism... Read more -
Lockdown Painting: In the Studio with Paul Regan ARWS
May 28, 2021 'I have lived on the urban fringe of London for over twenty years; a short walk from the top of... Read more -
Browse RE artworks by theme: Figurative
May 20, 2021 This week we are sharing some of our favourite figurative works by members of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers ,... Read more
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Linocut & Woodblock Printing: In the Studio with Laura Boswell ARE
May 7, 2021 Laura works with two printmaking methods: traditional Japanese woodblock printing and reduction linocut. She has chosen to spend her career... Read more -
Introducing the newly elected Associate Members of the RE
April 28, 2021 The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers held their annual elections in April 2021. We are so excited to welcome a record... Read more -
Linocut Printing: In the Studio with Gail Brodholt RE
April 23, 2021 Gail Brodholt RE is a leading painter and printmaker of contemporary urban landscapes. She was born in South London to... Read more
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BG Online Bookshop in Focus: RE
April 22, 2021 We are thrilled to have set up our very own online bookstore through 'Bookshop.org', a fantastic socially conscious organisation set... Read more -
BG Online Bookshop in Focus: RWS
April 8, 2021 We are thrilled to have set up our very own online bookstore through ' Bookshop.org', a fantastic socially conscious organisation... Read more -
The Art of Abstraction: Interview with Lisa Traxler RWS
April 8, 2021 Lisa Traxler is a multi-disciplinary artist, combining painting and 3D form depicting landscape and architectural spaces, creating an environmental autobiography... Read more
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Bankside Gallery receives further funding from Culture Recovery Fund Grant
March 31, 2021 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Bankside Gallery is among the recipients of the second round of the Culture... Read more -
Relief Printing: In the Studio with Trevor Price
March 25, 2021 The second in our 'In the Studio' series is Trevor Price RE, a printmaker who specialises in drypoints and engraved... Read more -
Linocut Printing: In the Studio with Anita Klein
February 25, 2021 Video tutorial and step-by-step guide to Linocut printing in the studio with painter and printmaker Anita Klein. Read more
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The Art of the Gallery Wall
Tips & Tricks for Curating your own Gallery Wall February 19, 2021 Top tips and tricks to curating your own gallery wall at home. A step-by-step guide for displaying multiple artworks on one wall. Read more -
Spring Mini Picture Show: Original Art under £200
February 12, 2021 Art doesn't have to break the bank. Here at Bankside Gallery, we are proud to exhibit original artworks with an... Read more -
The Poetry of the Everyday: Interview with Anita Klein PPRE Hon. RWS
February 4, 2021 A highly accomplished and renowned printmaker, Anita Klein's subject matter has always been small moments: being besieged by two children... Read more
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8 Top Tips for Aspiring & Emerging Artists
January 14, 2021 So, you've decided to pursue a career as an artist - now what? Where do you begin, what can you... Read more -
Home is where the art is
Why Buy Art? January 14, 2021 There’s no doubt that art can be beautiful and thought-provoking. But is there much point in having it in our... Read more -
Bookshop in Focus
December 9, 2020 This Golden Fleece: A Journey through Britain’s Knitted History - Esther Rutter £9.99 The author travels the length of the... Read more
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Interview with Sumi Perera RE
December 2, 2020 Sumi Perera RE is an interdisciplinary artist who merges many techniques and materials to generate hybrid prints. Sumi's work invariably... Read more -
Browse RE artworks by theme: Monochrome
November 17, 2020 Monochromatic artworks are a great example of 'less is more' - and they perfectly complement a room with a pop... Read more -
Bankside Gallery on... The Crown??
November 12, 2020 Charles and Camilla forced to separate? Prince Philip’s fraught relationship with his mother? Harold Wilson resigning? Princess Margaret’s marriage collapsing?... Read more
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40 Years of Bankside Gallery: How did we get here?
November 11, 2020 Forty years ago, this was the scene at Bankside Gallery. This was the royal opening of Bankside Gallery on 11th... Read more -
Browse RE artworks by theme: Nature
November 9, 2020 As we all adjust to this second Lockdown, it's important to take some solace in the natural world around us.... Read more -
Frank Kiely RE: Sketches in Lockdown
November 3, 2020 I have a daily sketching practice that I post on Social Media. It began in October 2014 when I was... Read more
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40 Years of Bankside Gallery: One Brief, Many Responses
RWS and RE artists’ designs for Bankside Bulletin Masthead October 30, 2020 In the approach to Bankside Gallery’s 40th birthday, we have been looking at back numbers of the Bankside Bulletin, which... Read more -
40 years of Bankside Gallery: Drawing Bankside
Artists documenting the transformation of the Southbank October 21, 2020 Bankside Gallery is coming up to its fortieth birthday! Over the years the gallery has not only been a place... Read more -
Browse RWS artworks by theme: Colourful
October 21, 2020 It’s likely that one might consider a colourful throw, pillow or rug - or perhaps even a new lick of... Read more
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Interview with Peter Lloyd ARE
October 15, 2020 Since graduating from Printmaking at the Royal College of Art, London in 2000, Professor Peter Lloyd ARE has exhibited extensively... Read more -
Bankside Gallery receives Culture Recovery Fund Grant
October 14, 2020 We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Bankside Gallery is among the recipients of the Culture Recovery Fund’s Grant Programme... Read more -
Landscape and Light: Interview with Richard Pikesley RWS
October 7, 2020 Richard Pikesley RWS is a painter with a love for landscape and the effects of light and weather. He began... Read more
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Browse RWS artworks by theme: Autumn
September 24, 2020 In celebration of the change in seasons and the opening of the RWS Autumn Exhibition, we have gathered a selection... Read more -
Agathe Sorel RWS RE 1935 – 2020: An Appreciation
September 16, 2020 There is an unhinged energy to Agathe Sorel’s work. It was described vividly in London City Nights as, “an invigorating... Read more -
Browse Artworks by Theme: Landscapes
September 3, 2020 It can be hard finding a piece of art that really speaks to you, let alone a piece of art... Read more
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#BanksideBrowsers: Original Art under £200
August 14, 2020 Art doesn't have to break the bank. Here at Bankside Gallery, we are proud to exhibit original artworks with an... Read more -
Interview with Akash Bhatt RWS
August 5, 2020 Akash Bhatt RWS is an artist with a passion for recording the world around him. His interest lies in people... Read more -
7 Artworks for Cat Lovers: International Cat Day
July 31, 2020 Roll out the red carpet and top up the catnip... it's International Cat Day! We thought we would take this... Read more
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Bodies in the Archive: Is There an Alternative History of Watercolour?
July 3, 2020 It is easy to think of an archive as a place where objects and information are organized in neutral, logical... Read more -
Mychael Barratt PPRE's #LockdownLibrary: Pieter Bruegel, c 1525-30 - 1569
June 4, 2020 During this period of Lockdown, Mychael Barratt PPRE Hon. RWS has been keeping us entertained with an art book a... Read more -
RWS Archive in Focus: Mildred Elsi Eldridge (1909-1991)
June 2, 2020 Next up in our RWS Archive series is Mildred Elsi Eldridge RWS, an artist whose work, though often overlooked, demonstrates... Read more
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Celebrating London: 13 artworks for London Lovers
May 13, 2020 We're rather missing our home on the Southbank, so we decided to pull together some of our favourite RWS and... Read more -
RE Original Prints 2020: Virtual Private View
May 1, 2020 On the evening of Wednesday 29 April 2020, the RE were due to hold a Private View at Bankside Gallery... Read more -
Introducing the newly elected Associate Members of the RE
April 17, 2020 The Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers held their annual elections back in February 2020. We are so excited to welcome these... Read more
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RWS Archive in Focus: Arthur Rackham (1867-1939)
April 15, 2020 After having taken a closer look at the work of Helen Allingham (1848-1926), the RWS Archivist, Edith, has now turned... Read more -
Abstract art in 2020: Online Panel Discussion
April 9, 2020 The RWS held their first ever instagram-panel-discussion last week! After having to cancel the 'Abstract art in 2020' event, they... Read more -
RWS Archive in Focus: Helen Allingham (1848-1926)
April 3, 2020 This week from the RWS Archive Edith is bringing you a closer look at the work of Helen Allingham (1848-1926),... Read more
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RWS Archive in Focus: Robert Hills (1769-1844)
March 26, 2020 The RWS archivist, Edith, has been making productive use of this period of lockdown! Over the coming weeks, she will... Read more -
International Women's Day Series: Rachel Gracey RE
March 19, 2020 The final artist in our International Women's Day Series is Rachel Gracey. Using Lithography and relief printing, Rachel's work emphasises... Read more -
International Women's Day Series: Gertie Young RWS
March 18, 2020 The fifth artist in our International Women's Day Series is Gertie Young. Though having had a passion for painting her... Read more
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International Women's Day Series: Sally McLaren RE
March 16, 2020 The fourth artist in our International Women's Day series is Sally McLaren. Sally was elected a member of the RE... Read more -
International Women's Day Series: Julia Midgley RWS RE
March 4, 2020 The third artist in our International Women's Day series is Julia Midgley RE. Julia's practice focuses on medicine, archaeology and... Read more -
International Women's Day Series: Nana Shiomi RE
March 4, 2020 The second artist in our International Women's Day series is Nana Shiomi RE. Since moving to the UK from Japan... Read more
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International Women's Day Series: Jill Leman PRWS
February 27, 2020 This International Women's Day we are celebrating the female members of both the RWS and the RE with a series... Read more -
Bookshop in focus: International Women's Day
February 26, 2020 Voyaging Out: British Women Artists from Suffrage to the Sixties - Carolyn Trant £24.95 Introducing the lives and works of... Read more -
#BanksideBrowsers: The Art of Love
February 7, 2020 Be it for love of family, friends, partners or pets - we have searched through the #BanksideBrowsers to show you... Read more
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Artist Focus: Hilary Paynter PPRE
January 16, 2020 In February 2020, the Society of Wood Engravers held their Centenary Exhibition at Bankside Gallery. Leonie Bradley, Editor of Printmaking... Read more -
Home is where the art is
December 20, 2019 There’s no doubt that art can be beautiful and thought-provoking. But is there much point in having it in our... Read more -
8 must-haves for animal lovers
December 12, 2019 It's raining cats and dogs in Bankside Gallery! For those of you with a particular soft spot for a friendly... Read more
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Bookshop in Focus
November 29, 2019 Art Of Creative Thinking - Rod Judkins Sceptre £9.99 You are ninety times more creative than you think! Rodd Judkins... Read more -
Three Reasons Why Art Makes the Perfect Gift
November 28, 2019 1. It is unique and personal. There are few gestures that compare to the thought and consideration that... Read more -
Starting your art collection with an original print
May 14, 2019 What makes original prints such a great way to start your art collection? Bankside Gallery prides itself on showing affordable,... Read more
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Artist Focus: Alessandra Genualdo
Winner of the RWS Young Artist Award April 12, 2019 Tell us a bit about yourself... I am from a small town in the south of Italy, but I have... Read more -
In the Studio: Bridget Moore talks gouache
Made by the RWS in partnership with Schmincke March 19, 2019 We paid a visit to the studio of Royal Watercolour Society artist Bridget Moore along with our friends at Schmincke... Read more -
In the Studio: Denis Ryan talks acrylic
Made by the RWS in partnership with Schmincke March 12, 2019 We paid a visit to the studio of Royal Watercolour Society artist Denis Ryan along with our friends at Schmincke... Read more
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In the Studio: James Faure Walker talks watercolour
Made by the RWS in partnership with Schmincke March 1, 2019 On a rainy day in November, we paid a visit to the studio of Royal Watercolour Society artist James Faure... Read more -
The Art of Collecting Art: Artist's art collections
March 1, 2019 Many artworks are acquired because they strike a personal chord with the viewer or represent a story between the artist... Read more -
#BanksideBrowsers: Original art under £150
December 11, 2018 Whether you're treating a friend, relative, colleague or yourself, we're here to make sure you don't break the bank this... Read more
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Bookshop in Focus
November 13, 2018 The Bankside Gallery book shop offers not only books about art practice and theory, but also poetry, fiction, culture and... Read more -
Bankside Gallery: Then & Now
November 8, 2018 Bankside Gallery was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 11 November 1980. Pictured here, Ernest Greenwood, President of... Read more -
QUIZ: Which water-based media is for you?
November 8, 2018 Water-based media have been used by artists for centuries, and new ones are constantly developing. They are often more portable... Read more
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The Printmaker's Glossary: Screen & Stone
A guide to lithography, screenprinting and digital printing November 5, 2018 LITHOGRAPH Lithography is a printmaking process which makes use of the fact that greasy substances and water do not mix.... Read more -
5 things you may not know about the Royal Watercolour Society
November 1, 2018 Read: Straight from the artist's mouth: A guide to water-based media Quiz: Which water-based media is for you? Read /... Read more -
Straight from the artist's mouth: A guide to water-based media
October 16, 2018 Artists of the Royal Watercolour Society make work in any and all water-based media including, acrylic, ink, gouache, watercolour and... Read more
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Inside my sketchbook: Jim Hunter
October 8, 2018 For the second instalment in our Inside my Sketchbook series, we talk to Jim Hunter RWS to see how his... Read more -
Straight from the printmaker's mouth
Top tips for aspiring printmakers September 19, 2018 The National Original Print Exhibition is an open submission exhibition showcasing the best of contemporary printmaking. We spoke to some... Read more -
Introducing the new RE President: David Ferry
September 6, 2018 He was elected as President of the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers (RE) a few months ago now, so we thought... Read more
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What does 'RE' mean anyway?
...And more FAQ's about the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers August 21, 2018 Read: Straight from the printmaker's mouth: Top tips for aspiring printmakers Quiz: What type of printmakers are you? Read /... Read more -
Artwork to complement your living space
August 17, 2018 At Bankside Gallery, we often hear the phrase, 'I'd love to buy this picture but I wouldn't know where to... Read more -
International Friendship Day: Pictures that make us feel friendly
July 26, 2018 If 'books keep you company when you're alone. They're your friends through a rainy day', why shouldn't pictures? See Bankside... Read more
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Artist Focus: Richard Sorrell
June 15, 2018 Ahead of his solo exhibition at Bankside Gallery this summer Bankside Gallery’s Fay Brown visited Richard Sorrell at his studio... Read more -
Creativity in the North
June 15, 2018 The New Light Prize Exhibition opens at Bankside Gallery later this month, with works from some of the North's finest... Read more -
Artist Focus: Morgan Doyle
June 6, 2018 Bankside Gallery's Ed Parsons Brown visted RE artist Morgan Doyle at his Chelsea studio, ahead of his solo exhibition this... Read more
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Quiz: What type of printmaker are you?
May 21, 2018 With so many different techniques and tools available to use for making an original print, deciding on just one can... Read more -
10 artworks under £200
May 18, 2018 Bankside Gallery is one of the most affordable and approachable galleries in London. Why spend a small fortune on a... Read more -
Print REbels: Interview with Edward Twohig
Haden, Palmer, Whistler & the Origins of the RE May 9, 2018 This spring, the Royal Society of Painter-Printmakers marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of the founder and first President... Read more
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Curating Bawden: James Russell
Interview with exhibition curator James Russell April 16, 2018 In the run up to the eagerly anticipated Edward Bawden exhibition at Dulwich Picture Gallery later this year, we spoke... Read more -
Artist Focus: Salliann Putman
April 6, 2018 Salliann Putman , an artist of the Royal Watercolour Society since 1997, speaks to us about her work and being... Read more -
Inside my sketchbook: Julia Midgley
April 3, 2018 Drawing from direct observation is the bedrock of Julia Midgley ’s artistic practice. It informs the images produced in her... Read more
