https://youtu.be/TTOiVivEmwo Timothy Spall & Vanessa Redgrave star in a new film about the life of LS Lowry and his relationship with his mother. Like Ruskin, Lowry was a Royal Academician. He became one of the most famous British artists of his time. Ruskin painted a portrait of Lowry in 1976 for the Royal Academy Summer […]
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A new book on Ruskin’s work
Dr Tanya Harrod has been commissioned by the Francis Bacon Estate to write a study of the work of Ruskin Spear. The book will be published by Thames & Hudson in 2021. She would be grateful to hear from any owners of work by Spear. Complete confidentiality will be maintained. She can be contacted on […]
Pierre Bonnard – exhibition at Tate Modern
https://youtu.be/DQy4Z14NRP0 Tate Modern is exhibiting a retrospective of the work of Pierre Bonnard. Ruskin has cited Bonnard as a key influence, and many parallels can be drawn between both artists work. Pierre Bonnard – “Coffee” 1915 Spear, Ruskin; The Tea Table; Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Trust Read more about the Bonnard exhibition here:www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/cc-land-exhibition-pierre-bonnard-colour-memory
Modern British Art sale – 10 July
3 of Ruskin’s works are included in a sale of Modern British art at Bonhams of London on 10 July Included in the sale is a wonderful painting of Ruskins son, Roger Ruskin Spear as a baby. Go to the Exhibition Site
Exhibition – Anthony Green and friends
3 of Ruskin’s works are included in a new show about the work of Anthony Green RA and his friends: From the Gallery website: Chris Beetles Gallery is pleased to offer this unique exhibition as a contribution to the celebrations of the 250th Anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Academy of Arts. New and […]
Great auctions coming up…
Some significant works by Ruskin are coming up in March, including a study for one of his most famous works – “Mr Hollingbury’s Canary”. See our “Painting for Sale” page for more info.
Discovered: Strawberry Mousse, 1959
It was great to discover recently the location of one of my personal favourite paintings, “Strawberry Mousse”. As a child I loved this irreverent work depicting a well-to-do lady shovelling down her dessert. So I was delighted to find its location purely by chance on Instagram. The painting currently hangs behind the bar at Wilton’s, […]
David Hockney exhibition at Tate Britain
Tate Britain presents it’s extensive retrospective exhibition of David Hockney’s work this week. Ruskin was one of Hockney’s tutors during his time at the Royal College of Art. This 1961 portrait of Carel Weight cheekily includes a copy of one of Hockney’s early works in the background. View the Tate Gallery Exhibition page Hockney at […]
Winter Sea: painting at auction
This wonderful seascape is set for auction on December 13th by Woolley and Wallis. Go to the Auction page
Rodrigo Moynihan – Portrait Group, 1951
Ruskin is depicted in this Rodrigo Moynihan painting of the Royal College tutors, created for the Art’s Council’s Festival of Britain exhibition. http://www.tate.org.uk/art/artworks/moynihan-portrait-group-n06079