The term flâneur originates from 19th-century France. It captures the essence of an urban wanderer who strolls through the city, observing life with a detached yet curious eye. Often associated with the transformation of Paris during the mid-1800s, particularly under Haussmann’s massive […]
Art has the profound ability to inspire music and writing by evoking emotions and sparking imagination. It can offer a visual narrative that resonates deeply. A painting’s vibrant colours or intricate details can translate into melodies that mimic its mood […]
Taking inspiration from local geology, land and sea, furniture making students at Coleg Ceredigion were tasked with the prestigious role of creating hand-made awards for the Caru Ceredigion Awards. The awards, hosted by Ceredigion County Council, which recognise the exceptional […]
A Coleg Sir Gâr textiles degree student who makes her own natural fabric dyes and yarns has been awarded a Sustainable Start Up grant for her work. Mira Smith is a degree student at the college’s Carmarthen School of Art who […]
Art Matters more than ever as we head into 2025 Art has always been humanity’s way of responding to the uncontrollable, a beacon of hope and resilience in turbulent times. In the face of global challenges such as environmental crises, […]
Aberystwyth Arts Centre has won the Best Family Arts Activity Award in Fantastic For Families Awards 2024 Aberystwyth Arts Centre is thrilled to share that they have won the Best Family Arts Activity Award in the Fantastic for Families Awards […]
The much-loved Swansea Open will return to Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in February 2025 in an exciting new format as part of a nationwide project, Come As You Really Are. The project, by award-winning artist and Spider-Man enthusiast Hetain Patel and Artangel, invites all […]
Authenticity and collaboration Authenticity and collaboration are two pillars that drive success in modern business we believe. What do you think builds credibility and loyalty? In a world saturated with competition, people gravitate toward brands and leaders who are genuine […]
A Royal Society prize-winning artist has “shed tears” after learning the Welsh lifeboat she painted for a national exhibition has been permanently beached. Sam Robson, 59, won the Daler-Rowney Prize for her moving painting of the historic Charles Henry Ashley […]
A special installation to mark the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day in 2025, which is being created by a group of knitters in France, will be a centrepiece at next year’s Wonderwool Wales event in the heart […]
A popular visitor attraction in Blackwood town centre has received a funding boost from the Arts Council for Wales. The future of Blackwood Miners Institute has been under consideration over recent months as Caerphilly county borough council explores options for […]
Colour is a powerful tool in art, capable of evoking emotions, and creating an immediate connection between the viewer and the piece. That’s why we called our fine art gallery Life: Full Colour. Artists have long understood the psychological and emotional […]
