The recent news that London’s @nationalgallery is to undertake extensive conservation work to Titian’s Masterpiece, ‘Bacchus and Ariadne’ reminds of the ongoing care needed in collections.
Back in October, during Frieze week, we had an intimate tour of the collection to launch ‘Full Circle’, a new initiative from @cura_art_@rokbox@ackermanstudios and @soteria_conservation
Here, Dr Christina Makris shared her wonderful and personal insight into one of her favourite works in the National Gallery’s collection. According to the writer and wine consultant, great paintings don’t stay still, they grow with you. Thank you so much to @christinavmakris for her thoughtful and unique response to this work.
‘Full Circle’ is a network of art world professionals committed to nurturing a culture of thoughtful, informed, and responsible collecting. We champion consideration over spectacle, longevity over trend, and connection over exclusivity.
Through conversation-led programming, shared insights, and supporting resources, we provide continued guidance to collectors from acquiring a first piece to refining an established collection, and the consideration for moments along the way.
✨Stay tuned for more events later this year!
A closer look at Dan Baldwin’s ‘American Quilt / Happiness in Solitude’, 2023-2024.
We are always finding new detail in Baldwin’s work. The layered canvas, the stories which unfold all reward taking time and looking closely ✨
To see more, click the link in bio + our favourite detail on image 3.
Photos taken by @mrhughfox
May’s Studio Selects to explore this month ˙✧˖°📷 ⋆｡˚
Image 1 from Dan Baldwin’s, ‘Fragmented Landscapes’ at 45 Park Lane, ‘Stealth (Red)’ 2022. See link in bio for more info.
🗓️ Weekly round-up from the Studio:
Heard the lovely Darcey Fleming talk about her solo show EXTRA(ORDINARY) at 99 Bishopsgate, winner of the Brookfield Properties Craft Award 2026, hosted by Crafts Council 🧵
Enjoyed a timely panel discussion on supporting artists in the current climate with Hettie Judah, Jo Baring, Julie Lomax and Georgia Powell for The Residency
Fell (back in love) with Sara Rossberg at IONE & MANN
Launched Dan Baldwin’s solo exhibition, Fragmented Landscapes
Enjoying the rooftop at our workspace, can confirm we’ve never been in but nice to look at! 🏊♀️ ☀️
Image 2 @aluncallenderphoto
A joyful launch last night for Dan Baldwin’s ‘Fragmented Landscapes’, at 45 Park Lane thanks to all who joined and made it so special⋆.˚🦋༘⋆ 🌻 ˚₊ෆ🐇 ⋆🐞₊˚
On view now until the 26th of June. Link in bio.
Pictured:
American Quilt / Happiness in Solitude, 2023–24
Come to Me, 2025
Fragmented Landscape (Arch), 2022
Stealth (Blue), 2022
Images @johnlstead
Very excited for Dan Baldwin’s solo show ‘Fragmented Landscapes’ on view from the 1st of May at 45 Park Lane ⋅°❀⋆.ೃ࿔*:･
This is Baldwin’s first solo exhibition in London since 2018, and we’re particularly in love with the detail in ‘Landscape in Blue’.
Link in bio for more info ^ See you at the show! 🌻
🗓️ Another weekly round-up from the Studio:
Started off the week with a studio visit with Daisy McMullan which felt perfectly timed with the blooming of spring.
At TINA for the private view of Maria Hedva's 'Failed Poet', which was the perfect blend of fun and poignant.
Had a visit to see a beautiful Maria Rivans' commission we worked with her on, and an extra bonus of spotting her book at the RA!
Stopped by Tramps Gallery to see the new Marcus Leotaud exhibition where we loved the space and the textures of the work.
Ended the week at the Private View for Prick, Stitch & Slip curated by Emma Eagle. Such a great atmosphere, we particularly enjoyed Mandy Bonnell’s Imparaticci Lace Hem drawings, and the wonderful ceramics by Marice Cumber.
April's Studio Selects for you with some great shows to enjoy with the spring sun ⋆˚✿˖°๋࣭ ⭑
Image 1 from Anthony James: Infinite Light at Hotel Bel-Air, 'Icosahedron' 2026, image courtesy of Anthony James Studio
It's all about the process! From draft sketches to the kiln, take a first look at Dan Baldwin's ceramic work 'Come to Me'...
This piece will be on display in Baldwin's upcoming solo show, 'Fragmented Landscapes' on display at 45 Park Lane from 1st May - 26th July. To read our interview with Dan during our latest studio visit, see link in bio to find out more!
All manner of Blues that we’ve loved and found inspiring from the last few months 🎐🧿💠🌀
(Missing number 5 today!)
Image 1 - Good clouds in London
Image 2 - Set from the National Theatre's production of Coriolanus.
Image 3 - Harmony Valley Creamery Big Sur
Image 4 - Alex Simpson's 'Face Mask: Hydration', 2024, on show at Collect Art Fair with County Hall Pottery.
Image 5 - A good umbrella in Santa Barbra
Image 6 - Lucian Freud's 'Quince on a Blue Table', 1943–44, The Lambrecht-Schadeberg Collection, on show at the National Portrait Gallery.
Image 7 - Steve Wozniak's toolbox which he used to build the first Apple computer, seen at the Christie's December 'Groundbreakers' sale.
Image 8 - Right turn only in SF
