August 2024

What Makes An Attractive Picture Frame

By |2024-08-27T14:19:03+00:00August 20th, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, Modern Frames, Period Frames, Personalised Frames, The Art World|

Things To Consider There are several elements that need to be considered when you are framing your artwork for presentation. A great framing begins with consideration into the following elements: The surroundings of the art work. Your taste and style. The art work itself, what you are framing. [...]

Top 5 Art Galleries in Scotland

By |2024-08-27T14:18:52+00:00August 1st, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World|

The Art World Within Scotland Whilst many people think of Scotland as highlands and countryside, there are many cities bursting with culture and art.  It is become very known within the art world for some of its beautiful must see galleries displaying some wonderful artwork, encased in some [...]

Art Gallery Of Alberta

By |2024-08-27T14:18:46+00:00August 1st, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World|

Building And Architecture The Art Gallery Of Alberta located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada is a very uniquely designed building but it wasn't always that way. Established in 1924 the gallery was originally spread across many buildings and areas including hotels and public libraries where it would display small [...]

July 2024

The Significance Of Picture Frames

By |2024-08-27T14:18:36+00:00July 10th, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, Gold Leaf, Period Frames, United Kingdom|

Why Are Picture Frames So Important? Most people whether they have artwork at home on their wall or are visiting a gallery or museum never actually realise how important the frame is to the artwork it is housing and how it adds to their enjoyment of the piece [...]

June 2024

Munnings Museum, Colchester

By |2024-06-12T22:36:09+00:00June 10th, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World, United Kingdom|

Who Is Alfred Munnings Alfred Munnings is one of the worlds most famous painters of horses and also for war art.  He was born on 8th October 1878 in Suffolk where he grew up in a busy working mill surrounded by horses and horse drawn carts arriving daily [...]

Period Frames On Your Wedding Day

By |2024-06-12T22:35:46+00:00June 2nd, 2024|Antique Frames, Bespoke Frame Manufacturing, United Arab Emirates Frames, Wedding Photos|

Frames are no longer just being used for displaying luxury artwork.  Times are changing and frames are being used for many other things, including one of the most surprising events of all - weddings.   In fact, period frames have fast become one of the most surprising ways to make [...]

May 2024

Beecroft Art Gallery, Southend on Sea

By |2024-05-02T19:20:14+00:00May 2nd, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, The Art World, United Kingdom|

The History Of Beecroft Art Gallery Located in Southend on Sea Essex, Beecroft Art Gallery has a large display of beautiful artwork and many other historical pieces on display. Originally located in West-cliff on Sea, the gallery was founded by Walter Beecroft.  Walter was a solicitor in the [...]

April 2024

National Art Museum of China

By |2024-05-02T19:20:03+00:00April 21st, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, Period Frames, The Art World|

History of The National Art Museum of China The National Art Museum of China is the largest art museum in China and is funded by the Ministry of Culture. In 1958 the building started to take shape and was formally opened to the public in 1963. The building [...]

March 2024

Period Frames to Repairing Frames: 10 Tips For Choosing Your Ideal Frame

By |2024-05-02T19:19:52+00:00March 30th, 2024|Antique Frames, Bespoke Frame Manufacturing, Gold Leaf, Period Frames|

We all dream of that perfect frame to display our artwork, whether it's a quality period frame or something simple, but finding the ideal frame can be challenging and time consuming.  Here are ten tips below that should put you on the correct path and make the experience easier. [...]

The National Portrait Gallery

By |2024-05-02T19:19:45+00:00March 21st, 2024|Antique Frames, Galleries, Period Frames, The Art World|

Located in Saint Martins Place, London just off of Trafalgar Square, The National Portrait Gallery is home to the largest portrait collection of British influential men and women, both past and present, that have helped make British culture and history, from Tudor Courts to the present day. The portraits [...]

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