Mall Galleries Blog

In the Bookshop: The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours

The Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours 207th Exhibition features an accompanying selection of gifts and souvenirs from our bookshop.

Posted by Liam Kilby on Thu, 2019-04-11 09:03

'Art Expert in Residence' Estelle Lovatt FRSA on Pastels

Artist and art critic Estelle Lovatt FRSA shares her thoughts on pastels, and the peculiar exercise of appreciating art.

Posted by Beatrice on Thu, 2019-02-21 14:16

Celebrating Older People in Portraiture

Melodie Cook PS and Penelope Milner explain how a desire to portray compelling emotion led them to select older sitters.

Posted by Beatrice on Tue, 2019-02-19 17:41

Emerging Artists in The Pastel Society Exhibition 2019

Meet the emerging artists exhibiting at Mall Galleries for the first time in The Pastel Society Annual Exhibition 2019, several of whom have snapped up the society's top prizes.

Posted by Beatrice on Fri, 2019-02-08 16:02

The Pastel Society 2019: Interactive Map

Use our interactive map to discover locations around the world where Pastel Society exhibitors found inspiration, and the works of art they created there.

Posted by Liam Kilby on Fri, 2019-01-25 15:43

Picturing the World in Pastels

Pastel Society exhibitor Richard Rees PS travels the world as an architect, and documents the places he visits in vibrant pastels.

Posted by Beatrice on Mon, 2019-01-21 17:07

Introducing Dachan

Dachan joins us for the UK leg of his world tour from 18 to 21 December 2018. Find out about this fascinating artist and his practice.

Posted by Beatrice on Fri, 2018-12-14 11:31

Behind the Scenes: Leanne Rutter AROI's Travel Paintings

Leanne Rutter AROI shares the stories behind her paintings in the ROI Annual Exhibition 2018, and how the institute helped to kickstart her art career.

Posted by Beatrice on Mon, 2018-12-03 15:11

ROI 2018: Interactive Map

Use our interactive map to discover locations around the world where ROI exhibitors found inspiration, and the works of art they painted there.

Posted by Beatrice on Sun, 2018-11-25 09:49

Making a Meal of It

Exhibitors at the ROI Annual Exhibition 2018 love painting people eating. Check out the different ways they approach this ubiquitous activity.

Posted by Beatrice on Wed, 2018-11-21 15:27

Behind the Scenes: From Farm to Frame

ROI exhibitors responded to the theme of 'community spirit' in an unforeseen way: through food! Find out why.

Posted by Beatrice on Fri, 2018-11-16 15:30

Behind the Scenes: Stately Houses in the ROI Annual Exhibition 2018

Find out why exhibitors looked to stately homes for inspiration for their paintings in this year’s ROI exhibition.

Posted by Beatrice on Wed, 2018-11-14 12:57

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