Glastonbury festival is back after three long years! This exciting news got us in the PopUp Painting Bar chatting about the common link between musical and visual artists. Many members of the most iconic bands studied at Art College before pursuing a career in music (think The Bealtes, Rolling Stones, Pulp..). These are a few […]
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 […]
On 12 April 2018 PopUp Painting will mark 5 years since its launch. In that time the company, which runs ‘social painting and wine’ events, has painted with over 17,000 guests across more than 1,000 events. The company operates across London, Birmingham and Manchester, with upcoming launches in Liverpool and Leeds. PopUp Painting was launched […]
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 […]
If you or your significant other are constantly at a loss for new and interesting date ideas. Then you have landed in the right place! Seriously, everybody loves a dinner and a movie, but every now and then you need something a little more exciting. Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, a birthday or simply spicing […]
Yes, I’ve done it again, I bring you another crazy fun holiday to celebrate! Best Friend day has been dedicated to the 8th day in the month of June! That was this Wednesday people! Did you do something with your best friend? Best friends are the best. They’re the people who you can rely on […]
Hip-Hop at 50 – Playlist for Black History Month
October 30, 2023