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Why is immersive art so popular?
Immersive art has been a staple of the art world since the 1960’s, but in recent years, technology such as virtual reality, augmented reality and motion tracking, along with the re-imagining of the work of old masters, have contributed to the huge increase and popularity of immersive art exhibitions.
Immersive art tends to be inviting and inclusive, making it appeal to people of all ages. In this blog post I provide information about what immersive art exhibitions are and why they are worth visiting.
Andalusian Centre for Contemporary Art - All You Need To Know
The Andalusian Centre for Contemporary Art (CAAC), or Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporaneo in Spanish, is the premier contemporary art museum in Seville and Andalusia, holding over 3,000 works of art, many of which are on display.
Since 1998, it has been located in the monastery of Santa María de las Cuevas. This venue was once a monastery, that later became a ceramics factory, with iconic brick kiln chimneys and is now a contemporary art museum. The contrast between the historical setting and contemporary art makes for a unique visitor experience.
The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Vilnius, Lithuania
Vilnius, the capital city of Lithuania, and its largest city, has a thriving art community, which makes it an excellent cultural destination and weekend break. It is also very easy to reach from the UK and most major European cities. I have provided key details of the main contemporary art galleries with Vilnius to help you plan your stay here.
Street Art in Riga, Latvia
Riga, the Latvian Capital, has a rich collection of street art that spreads throughout the city, from the city centre and into the suburbs. If you are visiting Riga for any length of time, it would be well worth spending a few hours exploring the street art. This can be done easily either by walking, bike or public transport.
To help plan your visit, I have listed below some of the best artworks and murals to see in Riga.
Kumu Art Museum, Tallinn – Contemporary Art Museum
If you are visiting Tallinn, a visit to Kumu Art Museum must be high on the list of things to see and do.
The Kumu Art Museum is located about 2km from the Tallin Old Town and is situated on the limestone cliff between Kadriorg Park and the Lasnamäe district.
The Kumu Art Museum is a family friendly contemporary art space that forms part of the Art Museum of Estonia, and is the largest exhibition venue in Estonia. It serves both as Estonia's national gallery, with collections of both classical and contemporary Estonian art from the 18th century to the present day; and as a national centre for contemporary art.
Everything you need to know about Telliskivi Creative City, Tallinn, Estonia
Telliskivi Creative City is an area in Tallinn, Estonia that embraces modernity and the creative arts. This is a bohemian and vibrant quarter within the city that stays open throughout the day and long into the night, with its mixture of galleries, theatres, and restaurants. This neighbourhood has a strong industrial heritage and through successful regeneration has developed in what locals consider to be an ultra-trendy, hipster neighbourhood.
Everything you need to know about Firstsite Gallery, Colchester
Firstsite is a gallery space in the centre of Colchester, Essex that shows a wide variety of exhibitions, films and events. A visit to Firstsite has become one of our family’s favourite weekend activities. I have set out everything you need to know about Firstsite that I hope will encourage you to visit and enjoy it as much as we do.
Exploring Snape Maltings, Suffolk
Snape Maltings in Suffolk, England is one of the world’s leading centres for music, but also has excellent art galleries, shops, cafes, nature walks and boat trips set within outstanding scenery along the River Alde. This makes Snape Maltings a great destination for a day trip. I have set out everything you need to know about Snape Maltings, I hope it will encourage you to visit and enjoy it as much as we have done.
The Best Contemporary Art Galleries in Norwich
Norwich has a vibrant art community, with an array of galleries to explore, each housed in a unique setting from the 17th Century merchants houses, underground spaces and the Sir Norman Foster designed Sainsbury Centre. I have listed some of the most notable contemporary art galleries in Norwich to help you plan your next cultural visit to the city.
Eclectica Contemporary Art Gallery in Cape Town’s City Bowl
Cape Town is a creative city with a vibrant and diverse art community that has exploded in recent years. The choice of art galleries is ever increasing, with a great selection of contemporary galleries. One that is well worth a visit is Eclectica Contemporary, which is located in the central City Bowl area of Cape Town.
In this article, I have provided a guide to assist your visit.
Ipswich PrintWeek Exhibition 2022
I’m really pleased to announce that one of my prints has been selected to appear in the Ipswich PrintWeek Exhibition 2022 at the Whistler Gallery, Jerwood Dance House, Ipswich.
Everything you need to know about The Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in Cape Town
Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) is located in the Silo District at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, South Africa. Overlooked by the iconic Table Mountain, Silo District is very popular with tourists and locals. Since 2017, the Zeitz MOCAA has been the main landmark in this area. The building was originally built as a giant concrete grain silo in 1921 but has since been converted into a stunning contemporary art museum.
To assist you in planning your trip to Cape Town, I have provided a guide to the Zeitz MOCAA.
The Best Art Galleries of Padua, Italy
Padua (Padova in Italian) is a large and historic city of over 200,000 people in the Veneto region of northern Italy. Padua has a special place in my heart as I lived there for a year straight after I finished university. As a place to visit, it is often overlooked due to its proximity to its famous neighbour, Venice. However, Padua is well-worth a visit in its own right as it offers many historic sites and architecture, characterful arcaded streets, a lively atmosphere and markets that provide a true reflection of Italian culture and has a thriving art community that is present in its galleries and street art.
The Best Art Galleries of Palermo, Italy
Palermo is Italy’s fifth largest city, with a population of almost 1 million people, and is Sicily’s cultural and economic capital. Palermo is the key gateway into Sicily for many visitors, who arrive into its airport from locations all around Europe and beyond. Travellers and tourists often spend a day or two here before moving on to other places around Sicily, such as the beaches, the ancient city of Siracusa, and Mount Etna, amongst others..
Upcoming UK Art Festivals in 2022
Art festivals, street fairs, open studios and small exhibitions provide the public with excellent cultural events to view and buy art work, with the bonus of being a lovely day out.
They are a great way to buy art directly from the artists themselves and having so many artists in one place means there is a wide variety of art to view and choose from.
In this article I listed the noteworthy art festivals throughout the UK in 2022.
Upcoming UK Art Fairs in 2022
Art fairs are popular events that host galleries, collectors, and curators, covering all genres, and artists at any stage of their art career. They are typically 4 to 6 days long and most major cities host such an event.
Art fairs are excellent events for the public to find unique artworks and meet the artists themselves. I have set out an extensive list of the upcoming art fairs across the UK in 2022.
The Best Art Galleries in Essex, England
Essex is rich in artistic and cultural heritage. Throughout the years, Essex has produced and inspired many artists, from John Constable, the Bardfield artists such Edward Bawden and Anne Schwegmann-Fielding through to more recently, Grayson Perry. It has a strong artistic community and is home to many galleries that are well worth a visit. I have listed some of the most notable art galleries in Essex to help you plan your next cultural visit.
Chelmsford Museum Open Art Exhibition
I’m really pleased to announce that two of my prints have been included in the Open Art Exhibition at Chelmsford Museum, Oaklands Park, Chelmsford.
Artistic and Cultural Expression in Bury St. Edmunds
I’ve known Bury St. Edmunds my whole life. The picturesque town in the heart of Suffolk, England has something for everyone. Find out what’s on right now in Bury St. Edmunds and what you can see all year round in my Artistic and Cultural round-up.