7 Questions to ask an artist when you visit their studio
One of the things that makes Wimbledon Art Fair so different from a traditional gallery is that the artists are right there with you. In their studio, surrounded by their work, and genuinely happy to talk. Here are seven questions that will open up a real conversation!
What is an open-studios show (and why t’s nothing like a gallery)
If you've ever walked into a commercial gallery and felt like you weren't quite supposed to be there - like the art was somehow off-limits, the prices were a secret, and the whole experience was designed for someone else - you're not alone. Galleries can be wonderful, but they can also be intimidating. Open-studios shows are something else entirely.
How to buy your first piece of art - Directly from the person who made it
There’s a particular feeling you get when you walk into a working artist’s studio. The smell of paint, the half-finished canvases stacked against the wall, the brushes and palettes still out on the table. You’re not in a gallery. You’re where the work actually happens - and that changes everything about how you see and feel the art in front of you.