Born in Tokyo, Wells Coates (1895-1958) was a British modernist architect and designer of Canadian parentage. Greatly inspired by the likes of Le Corbusier, he designed a number of public and private commercial and residential buildings. My first proper introduction to Wells Coates was when I was at the University of Brighton. I did a […]
I have a passion for vintage fashion, so the Passion for Fashion sale at Kerry Taylor Auctions is always a highlight of the year. This one takes place on Tuesday 7th December 2021 from 1pm. There are 265 lots of quality apparel from around the world, dating from the mid-1800s through to the 21st century. […]
When we look at the history of design in art, the late 19th and the whole of the 20th century have quite the story to tell. It was a period of constant flux & change, with many new styles that defied the ones that came just before them. And, in one way or another, all […]
Lill Tschudi (1911-2004) was a 20th century Swiss-born linocut artist. Along with the likes of Sybil Andrews, Cyril Power and Claude Flight, she was a member of the influential London-based Grosvenor School. She produced in excess of 300 different linocut designs during her illustrious career. Like the other Grosvenor members, her subject matter often included […]
