Category Archives: Media articles of interest

Now we are in 2026, I’m excited that this is the year of the Tate Britain exhibition, ‘Vanessa Bell & Duncan Grant’, with the opening set for 12th November 2026 and running until 11th April 2027. These two incredibly creative … Continue reading →

I’m really excited to go and see what promises to be a fantastic exhibition of Japanese prints at York Art Gallery, ‘Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print‘. The exhibition opens on 27th February 2026 and will feature a … Continue reading →

Ok, I know it feels endlessly cold right now and I hope that wherever you are in the UK, you are managing to keep warm, but pause for a moment to remember that during the years 1607 to 1814, Britain … Continue reading →

It was a full house at yesterday’s talk, ‘An Introduction to Paper Conservation’ which I presented to 70 Friends of the Laing members at the Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle. Thank you to everyone who came to hear me and for all your very positive … Continue reading →

A recent trip to London wouldn’t have felt complete without popping into the immense British Museum, a highlight of which for me is the Reading Room. Although unfortunately it’s currently closed, it’s well worth a visit should you get the … Continue reading →

I am frequently asked whether faded text on documents can be enhanced. Unfortunately, there is very little that can be done to reverse the damage, however, a website has recently come to my attention which may be of use. retroReveal is a service … Continue reading →

Wow, Birmingham’s new city library is pretty impressive; http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2013/aug/29/birmingham-library-francine-houben-pictures#/?picture=416013925&index=0 Whether you like the architecture or not, it’s great to see a new library being opened despite the economic struggles and more to the point, it must surely be in response to … Continue reading →

Received in the same week last month: a signed, limited edition Banksy print; a painting by ‘Eagle’ comic illustrator;  a 17th century map of Northern England;  Japanese paintings and a 17th century Irish text. I love this job for its … Continue reading →

Here is a classic example of an ephemeral item which has now become a priceless national heritage. The recent donation of John Lennon’s handwritten lyrics to three songs, including ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ , will surely be ranked as some of the … Continue reading →