Tate Modern is planning an exhibition in collaboration with the Picasso Museum in Paris that will gather some of the biggest masterpieces created by Pablo Picasso during a significant period in his life. Titled “Picasso 1932 – Love, Fame, Tragedy,” the show will focus on a specific moment in Picasso’s work, at the height of his passionate […]
PopUp Painting events are led by qualified and practicing artists, who are experienced in teaching, events and leisure. Jayne Evans was a previous PopUp Painter, she also had quite an exciting year in 2016. Earlier in the year she took part in the Landscape Artist of the Year on Sky Arts. She was one of 50 Wild cards! […]
We have waved goodbye to Christmas and said farewell to 2016! Now it’s January and 2017 is the year you pack your diary full of fun creative things to do in London! Start as you mean to go on is what I say, and what better way to kick start your creative endeavours than to […]
‘It’s amazing what you can do with an E in A-Level art, a twisted imagination and a chainsaw’. Damien Hirst’s acceptance speech in 1995 YEP! It’s that time of the year again, when we all sit around wondering about the Turner Prize. This year’s Turner Prize is awarded on 5 December 2016 and an announcement broadcast […]
Is it to early to start talking about Christmas? … Ah what the heck! It’s a holly jolly time of the year, so lets not be to much of a Grinch about this post shall we. Ten days people! Ten days until the 1st of December and then the count down begins. Have you got […]
Give someone the opportunity to make a difference to their social life with a PopUp Painting gift voucher! I don’t think anyone is confused about what gift giving should be. It’s not just about the gift but the thought behind it, the idea that someone took time out of their routine to consider you and what […]
That’s a good question. Lets try and answer it! In 1874, an exhibition was mounted by a group of artists whose work had been rejected by the Paris Salon. (The Salon had been considered the only serious place to show pictures at the time.) The exhibition included work by Monet, Auguste Renoir, Edgar Degas and Paul Cezanne artist who are […]
selfie ˈsɛlfi/ noun informal plural noun: selfies A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media. Selfies have taken over the world! I have been guilty of them, your friend has been guilty of them and probably so has your grandparents! A selfie is typically […]
PopUp Painting has been partnered with Brasserie Blanc for 3 years. Find out all about this perfect location, which can be found by the Southbank in London! Brasserie Blanc has just reopened after a refurbishment, they can now boast the best bar & brasserie in the area! With lovely naughty cocktails and great lively staff alongside their extensive […]
I spy with my little eye… Street Art everywhere! London has become one of the most pro-graffiti cities in the world. Street art has a huge following and in many ways is embraced by the public. PopUp Painting are capturing what is unique about Graffiti and offering a raw experience. On the 29th June down the ‘Banksy tunnel’ […]
