ARTscapades
@artscapades.bsky.social
Arts charity organising exciting online events to fund grants to museums, galleries and other projects, especially supporting the visual arts.
Find out and sign up! https://www.artscapades.org/events
Find out and sign up! https://www.artscapades.org/events
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It’s your last chance to see Secret Maps!
Closing 18 January, don’t miss your final chance to explore some of the world’s most mysterious maps. 🗺️
We are expecting the final weeks of the exhibition to be very busy so book in advance to guarantee entry.
Book now: link.bl.uk/SecretMaps
Closing 18 January, don’t miss your final chance to explore some of the world’s most mysterious maps. 🗺️
We are expecting the final weeks of the exhibition to be very busy so book in advance to guarantee entry.
Book now: link.bl.uk/SecretMaps
January 5, 2026 at 2:25 PM
It’s your last chance to see Secret Maps!
Closing 18 January, don’t miss your final chance to explore some of the world’s most mysterious maps. 🗺️
We are expecting the final weeks of the exhibition to be very busy so book in advance to guarantee entry.
Book now: link.bl.uk/SecretMaps
Closing 18 January, don’t miss your final chance to explore some of the world’s most mysterious maps. 🗺️
We are expecting the final weeks of the exhibition to be very busy so book in advance to guarantee entry.
Book now: link.bl.uk/SecretMaps
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'Notting Hill Gate' by Denys G. Wells (1881–1973)
(Private collection)
(Private collection)
January 6, 2026 at 7:34 AM
'Notting Hill Gate' by Denys G. Wells (1881–1973)
(Private collection)
(Private collection)
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Hilda Carline born #OTD 1889, British artist, and the person who introduced Stanley Spencer to Suffolk (she was his first wife and arguably the love of his life) - as currently explored at Gainsborough's House exhibition gainsborough.org/event/stanle...
Love & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk
This major exhibition curated in collaboration with the Stanley Spencer Gallery will focus on the artist’s work in Suffolk.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hilda Carline born #OTD 1889, British artist, and the person who introduced Stanley Spencer to Suffolk (she was his first wife and arguably the love of his life) - as currently explored at Gainsborough's House exhibition gainsborough.org/event/stanle...
Last day for this fabulous exhibition! We're so pleased to have supported it.
It's the last week of #MagnaCarta1225 & you have this Wed, Thurs & Fri left to visit! Enjoy this final chance at a unique opportunity to explore the legacy of Magna Carta (1225) & the Charter of the Forest, marking 800 years since its reissue by Henry III – the version enshrined in English law.
September 19, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Last day for this fabulous exhibition! We're so pleased to have supported it.
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Read my interview with Tessa Hunkin of Hackney Mosaic Project today at spitalfieldslife.com
And support our crowdfund to publish a book of this magnificent collective endeavour to beautify Hackney. shorturl.at/bIycs
And support our crowdfund to publish a book of this magnificent collective endeavour to beautify Hackney. shorturl.at/bIycs
April 19, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Read my interview with Tessa Hunkin of Hackney Mosaic Project today at spitalfieldslife.com
And support our crowdfund to publish a book of this magnificent collective endeavour to beautify Hackney. shorturl.at/bIycs
And support our crowdfund to publish a book of this magnificent collective endeavour to beautify Hackney. shorturl.at/bIycs
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Recently, we welcomed a group of stained glass enthusiasts to the Wren, who were treated to a rare peek at the full-scale cartoon of the painted south window. The window was designed by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and was completed in 1775, 80 years after the Library’s initial opening. 🪟🎨
April 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Recently, we welcomed a group of stained glass enthusiasts to the Wren, who were treated to a rare peek at the full-scale cartoon of the painted south window. The window was designed by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and was completed in 1775, 80 years after the Library’s initial opening. 🪟🎨
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This exquisite 6th-century brooch features an oval sardonyx stone cameo with a female portrait bust positioned in the centre of a gold disc. This is decorated with a cabled border and circles and shapes made of fine wire, or filigree.
April 9, 2025 at 11:30 AM
This exquisite 6th-century brooch features an oval sardonyx stone cameo with a female portrait bust positioned in the centre of a gold disc. This is decorated with a cabled border and circles and shapes made of fine wire, or filigree.
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Just one week more to take advantage of this 30% off offer. Customers in the UK also get free P&P!
yalebooks.co.uk/womens-histo...
yalebooks.co.uk/womens-histo...
March 27, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Just one week more to take advantage of this 30% off offer. Customers in the UK also get free P&P!
yalebooks.co.uk/womens-histo...
yalebooks.co.uk/womens-histo...
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For our current exhibition #UnfoldingTime, we refolded one of our almanacs back into its original medieval ‘bat book’ form. 🦇📖📜
Curious about these fascinating folded books? Watch our new video to learn more about them and the refolding process.
🎥 youtu.be/zZ68dfK5hug
#MedievalSky #BookHistory
Curious about these fascinating folded books? Watch our new video to learn more about them and the refolding process.
🎥 youtu.be/zZ68dfK5hug
#MedievalSky #BookHistory
Refolding the Lambeth bat book
YouTube video by Lambeth Palace Library
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March 14, 2025 at 11:03 AM
For our current exhibition #UnfoldingTime, we refolded one of our almanacs back into its original medieval ‘bat book’ form. 🦇📖📜
Curious about these fascinating folded books? Watch our new video to learn more about them and the refolding process.
🎥 youtu.be/zZ68dfK5hug
#MedievalSky #BookHistory
Curious about these fascinating folded books? Watch our new video to learn more about them and the refolding process.
🎥 youtu.be/zZ68dfK5hug
#MedievalSky #BookHistory
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'Spring in Kensington, London' (1952) by John Alford
(Reading Museum)
(Reading Museum)
March 12, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'Spring in Kensington, London' (1952) by John Alford
(Reading Museum)
(Reading Museum)
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In the 1790s a London woman named Eliza Denyer developed a modest reputation as a restorer of medieval manuscripts. She was forgotten by scholars and, in one case, her restorations were deliberately replaced by a man’s. I recovered her story & tracked all her known work here: tinyurl.com/2ktztx2e
March 9, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In the 1790s a London woman named Eliza Denyer developed a modest reputation as a restorer of medieval manuscripts. She was forgotten by scholars and, in one case, her restorations were deliberately replaced by a man’s. I recovered her story & tracked all her known work here: tinyurl.com/2ktztx2e
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With some much needed sunshine here today, I thought that "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1935 might be an appropriate image to post this morning. This view brings back many happy childhood memories for me of visits to the town & boat trips from the harbour, fishing in Lyme Bay. #EastLondonGroup
February 27, 2025 at 9:30 AM
With some much needed sunshine here today, I thought that "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1935 might be an appropriate image to post this morning. This view brings back many happy childhood memories for me of visits to the town & boat trips from the harbour, fishing in Lyme Bay. #EastLondonGroup
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From the Tirzah Garwood exhibition @dulwichgallery.bsky.social, this is Erskine Returning at Dawn (1950, Private collection). What's he been up to? Whatever it is, he looks like he's been enjoying himself. Read about the show on our blog: art-exhibitions.blogspot.com/2025/02/toy-...
February 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
From the Tirzah Garwood exhibition @dulwichgallery.bsky.social, this is Erskine Returning at Dawn (1950, Private collection). What's he been up to? Whatever it is, he looks like he's been enjoying himself. Read about the show on our blog: art-exhibitions.blogspot.com/2025/02/toy-...
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'Borough Market' (1967) by Edward Bawden
(Tate)
(Tate)
February 26, 2025 at 11:38 AM
'Borough Market' (1967) by Edward Bawden
(Tate)
(Tate)
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Wonderful to visit the new redisplay of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall), #Cambridge. A huge variety of art, from drawings and paintings to textiles and ceramics, and in a stunning setting! More about the collection here: womensart.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
February 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Wonderful to visit the new redisplay of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall), #Cambridge. A huge variety of art, from drawings and paintings to textiles and ceramics, and in a stunning setting! More about the collection here: womensart.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk
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Did you know you can now find lots of information about our collection via the new Museum Data Service (MDS)?
It allows users to search multiple museum collections at once, strengthening links between museums and researchers.
You can find our records on the MDS here: https://vist.ly/3mtqsc7
It allows users to search multiple museum collections at once, strengthening links between museums and researchers.
You can find our records on the MDS here: https://vist.ly/3mtqsc7
January 30, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Did you know you can now find lots of information about our collection via the new Museum Data Service (MDS)?
It allows users to search multiple museum collections at once, strengthening links between museums and researchers.
You can find our records on the MDS here: https://vist.ly/3mtqsc7
It allows users to search multiple museum collections at once, strengthening links between museums and researchers.
You can find our records on the MDS here: https://vist.ly/3mtqsc7
2.30pm tmw (Thurs) and on catch-up: Emma Rutherford and Oli McCall talk about 'The Reflected Self: Portrait Miniatures 1540-1850' a wonderful exhibition they have curated at Compton Verney, which we're delighted to have supported. Info/tickets www.artscapades.org/tickets/minis
January 29, 2025 at 5:47 PM
2.30pm tmw (Thurs) and on catch-up: Emma Rutherford and Oli McCall talk about 'The Reflected Self: Portrait Miniatures 1540-1850' a wonderful exhibition they have curated at Compton Verney, which we're delighted to have supported. Info/tickets www.artscapades.org/tickets/minis
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It's the Year of the Snake! 🐍
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/sto...
'Flor Imperiale, Coral Snake and Spider, Brazil' by Marianne North (1830–1890) 📷 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/sto...
'Flor Imperiale, Coral Snake and Spider, Brazil' by Marianne North (1830–1890) 📷 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
January 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's the Year of the Snake! 🐍
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/sto...
'Flor Imperiale, Coral Snake and Spider, Brazil' by Marianne North (1830–1890) 📷 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/sto...
'Flor Imperiale, Coral Snake and Spider, Brazil' by Marianne North (1830–1890) 📷 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
6pm tmw (Tues) or on catch-up: Dr Alexandra Loske, @colourwoman.bsky.social curator of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, explores unique palettes alongside stunning paintings by the celebrated artists who used them.. Info/tx: www.artscapades.org/tickets/loske (Image of Kandinsky's palette 1933-44)
January 27, 2025 at 11:10 AM
6pm tmw (Tues) or on catch-up: Dr Alexandra Loske, @colourwoman.bsky.social curator of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, explores unique palettes alongside stunning paintings by the celebrated artists who used them.. Info/tx: www.artscapades.org/tickets/loske (Image of Kandinsky's palette 1933-44)
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Édouard Manet was born #OnThisDay in 1832.
After twice failing the entrance exam to train as a naval officer, Manet went to Paris to pursue a career in the arts. By the late 1860s he was one of the most celebrated artists in the city.
After twice failing the entrance exam to train as a naval officer, Manet went to Paris to pursue a career in the arts. By the late 1860s he was one of the most celebrated artists in the city.
January 23, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Édouard Manet was born #OnThisDay in 1832.
After twice failing the entrance exam to train as a naval officer, Manet went to Paris to pursue a career in the arts. By the late 1860s he was one of the most celebrated artists in the city.
After twice failing the entrance exam to train as a naval officer, Manet went to Paris to pursue a career in the arts. By the late 1860s he was one of the most celebrated artists in the city.
Our winter programme kicks off a week today (Tues 21 Jan) with Martin Clayton introducing the fabulous ‘Drawing the Italian Renaissance’ currently on at the King’s Gallery. Do explore the other events coming up! Tickets access talks on catch-up for a month afterwards.
www.artscapades.org/events
www.artscapades.org/events
Events — ARTscapades
Our current programme of online art-related events, helping to support museums and galleries
www.artscapades.org
January 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Our winter programme kicks off a week today (Tues 21 Jan) with Martin Clayton introducing the fabulous ‘Drawing the Italian Renaissance’ currently on at the King’s Gallery. Do explore the other events coming up! Tickets access talks on catch-up for a month afterwards.
www.artscapades.org/events
www.artscapades.org/events
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Sir Hans Sloane, physician, botanist, Chelsea gardener, died #OTD 1753; benefactor of Chelsea Physic Garden, his collection founded British Museum.
Portrait by Slaughter 1736, National Portrait Gallery London | Hans Sloane Chelsea plate c.1755 Met Museum
Portrait by Slaughter 1736, National Portrait Gallery London | Hans Sloane Chelsea plate c.1755 Met Museum
January 11, 2025 at 6:11 AM
Sir Hans Sloane, physician, botanist, Chelsea gardener, died #OTD 1753; benefactor of Chelsea Physic Garden, his collection founded British Museum.
Portrait by Slaughter 1736, National Portrait Gallery London | Hans Sloane Chelsea plate c.1755 Met Museum
Portrait by Slaughter 1736, National Portrait Gallery London | Hans Sloane Chelsea plate c.1755 Met Museum
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Koloman Moser (1868–1918) was one of the leading artists of the Vienna Secession movement, alongside Josef Hoffman, Otto Wagner and Gustav Klimt.
In 1901, the artist was approached by the Austro-Hungarian Bank to design new banknotes. This painting marks the beginning of Moser’s creative journey.
In 1901, the artist was approached by the Austro-Hungarian Bank to design new banknotes. This painting marks the beginning of Moser’s creative journey.
December 30, 2024 at 11:04 AM
Koloman Moser (1868–1918) was one of the leading artists of the Vienna Secession movement, alongside Josef Hoffman, Otto Wagner and Gustav Klimt.
In 1901, the artist was approached by the Austro-Hungarian Bank to design new banknotes. This painting marks the beginning of Moser’s creative journey.
In 1901, the artist was approached by the Austro-Hungarian Bank to design new banknotes. This painting marks the beginning of Moser’s creative journey.
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'Bliss was it in that dawn of television to be alive, but to be writing about it for The Listener was very heaven.'
Yesterday's OTD in early British television was a celebration of Grace Wyndham Goldie - and a plea for a contact for her Estate.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/otd-in-early...
Yesterday's OTD in early British television was a celebration of Grace Wyndham Goldie - and a plea for a contact for her Estate.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/otd-in-early...
OTD in early British television: 29 December 1938 - Illuminations
John Wyver writes: 'Are you wondering whether to get a television set or not?,' critic Grace Wyndham Goldie (above, c. 1937) asked in her Listener review-of-the-year column dated Thursday 29 December ...
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December 30, 2024 at 8:09 AM
'Bliss was it in that dawn of television to be alive, but to be writing about it for The Listener was very heaven.'
Yesterday's OTD in early British television was a celebration of Grace Wyndham Goldie - and a plea for a contact for her Estate.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/otd-in-early...
Yesterday's OTD in early British television was a celebration of Grace Wyndham Goldie - and a plea for a contact for her Estate.
www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/otd-in-early...