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Billy Connolly Unveils Debut Art Collection: Born on a Rainy Day

Rating: 2

March 15th 2012

Billy Connolly is well known as a comedian, musician, presenter and actor. But now he has decided to turn his hand to something very different. 2012 sees the launch of his first art collection, Born on a Rainy Day.

Heaven 17: Up close and personal

Rating: 2

December 25th 2011

The most exclusive stairway to Heaven (17)

Treasure trail

Rating: 3

October 27th 2011

Rose Balston, founder of Art History UK and brains behind Art Shots, a new National Gallery Friday night talks and discussions programme, guides us through her top ten architectural London must-visits

The House of Annie Lennox

Rating: 3

September 1st 2011

Chanteuse extraordinaire Annie Lennox this month presents and curates the objects that mark a life in music at the V&A

Gina Agnew reveals all about Agnew's Gallery, the capital's oldest family-run gallery

Rating: 3

May 2nd 2011

Agnew’s Gallery is the capital’s oldest family-run gallery. Now seventh-generation associate director Gina Agnew spills the beans on the secrets of its extraordinary staying power

Inspirational Jamie Polk talks about founding The Animal Art Fair in Fulham Palace

Rating: 3

May 2nd 2011

Jamie Polk was a fund manager with literary aspirations before a diving accident left him paralysed from the chest down. Last year he founded The Animal Art Fair in the historic grounds of Fulham Palace. Sebastian Cresswell-Turner is full of awe

Inspirational Jamie Polk talks about founding The Animal Art Fair in Fulham Palace

Rating: 2

May 2nd 2011

Jamie Polk was a fund manager with literary aspirations before a diving accident left him paralysed from the chest down. Last year he founded The Animal Art Fair in the historic grounds of Fulham Palace. Sebastian Cresswell-Turner is full of awe

New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship

Rating: 3

April 19th 2011

Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...

New website for British based Designer-Makers that promotes British craftsmanship

Rating: 3

April 19th 2011

Miratis, a new website that promotes British based Designer-Makers is launched. Read more about the founder, Lisa Harrison and the benefits of having Designer-makers from across Britain, brought together in one place...

Art history

Rating: 3

March 17th 2011

Chelsea's famous Rossetti studios have recently been listed. The Resident looks at a very English heritage

Art history

Rating: 3

March 17th 2011

Chelsea's famous Rossetti studios have recently been listed. The Resident looks at a very English heritage

Going potty

Rating: 3

February 1st 2011

This year, Ceramic Art London promises something for everyone. We take a sneak preview

Wall art

Rating: 2

January 4th 2011

A new blue plaque in Airlie Gardens commemorates the life of photographer Bill Brandt who made his home there for decades

The Print Room

Rating: 3

November 10th 2010

Shannon Denny checks out W2's newest theatre

Take modern

Rating: 3

October 27th 2010

CHASE's annual contemporary art exhibition at the Royal College of Art has established itself as a must-see event. We preview three of the artists involved

Art of Giving

Rating: 2

October 5th 2010

Inspired by her friend Charlotte Dellal, local artist Boyarde Messenger will bring fun, fashion and vertiginous heels to Art of Giving this month, says Jasmine Robertson

Animal Magic

Rating: 2

October 5th 2010

As Hamish Mackie’s first solo exhibition in three years opens at the Cork Street Gallery, Lydia Mansi looks at the wildlife sculptor’s work, and the movement and energy he captures in his subjects

Home is where the art is: James Harvey British Art

Rating: 2

July 30th 2010

When James Harvey set about opening his own gallery he decided to eschew the West End for a more domestic setting. Mark MacKenzie visits a dealer with a difference

Leading the charge: Louise Pragnell and the Household Cavalry

Rating: 2

July 27th 2010

A new painting shows the Household Cavalry in a surprisingly modern light

Fair trade

Rating: 3

May 27th 2010

June is traditionally the biggest month of the year for the country's art and antiques trade - and 2010 could be the best year yet for dealers and collectors with four major fairs taking place in the capital. Lucy Pridden has the low down