Rokeby Venus – Velazquez Also known as The Toilet of Venus, this painting shows the goddess Venus with her son Cupid holding up a mirror for her to gaze at her reflection. Originally from Spain, Velazquez caused outrage with his female nude as the Spanish Church disapproved and the controversy didn’t stop there. In 1914, a lady visiting […]
Sir John Soane’s Museum Just inside what appears to be three standard London town houses near Holborn, is the old home of architect, Sir John Soane. Today, this is a museum which is free to the public, however under the request of Sir John Sloane’s will – the layout of the buildings have not been […]
Three Girls, Three Countries, Three Days. This is what Anna Perkins is preparing to do this summer, raising in money for The Christie Cancer Hospital in Manchester. However, this trio are not stopping there, they are raising money left, right and centre for this cause. We chat to Anna Perkins about this incredible journey. Could […]
Bullclough Art School is opening in the Peak District in the summer. It’s a spectacular meeting place and retreat for aspiring and established artists. Bullclough is set within 7 acres of stunning grounds, with breathtaking uninterrupted views of the Peak District. They have a fully equipped art studio over looking the landscape, artists lounge, kitchen […]
1. The human eye can see approximately 1 million colours, whereas people who are colourblind can only see 10,000. (Fiona MacDonald, ScienceAlert) 2. Black is the absence of color and is therefore not a colour. White is the blending of all colours and is a colour. – Think about it, is anything in the world ever […]
As you’ve probably guessed, here at PopUp Painting we are all about trying new experiences and exploring this beautiful city we live in. We didn’t want to recommend the obvious, so read on if you really want a unique London experience. 1. Eat Tapas in a Crypt In the heart of busy Brixton, you can […]
‘Making games combines everything that’s hard about building a bridge with everything that’s hard about composing opera. Games are operas made out of bridges.’ – Franz Lantz, ‘Hearts and minds’ Videogames have developed so much over the years. But are they capable enough of having artistic merit? OF COURSE THEY ARE! They include many forms […]
New partner venues, new times, new paintings!
Unsung Collective is a product of several female theatre-makers from Leeds coming together to create a piece of theatre that explores the stories of brilliant women from British history: our inaugural production, ‘Unsung’. Have you been to a PopUp Painting in Leeds? Then you will be familiar with our operational lead Olivia. Olivia is also […]
