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Max Danger’s “Smutte” bejewelled gold pufferfish ring, presented by Goldsmiths' Fair

Metalwork at Collect 2025

The profusion of designs showcasing precious metals at the Collect Fair warranted a dedicated article.

Julie Arkell's mixed media line up, peering into the CAA space, all sold at the show

Collect 2025 Review

Celebrating its 21st year in 2025, the Craft Council’s Collect Fair, which ran from 28th February to 2nd March, never fails to delight and surprise.

Juliet Kepes, Appleby, fine art print, 114 x 178 mm, printed using archival inks on Hahnemühle 310gm acid free paper, with a white surround, ready to frame

The Bear Necessities

The Armadillo Central team was thrilled to be approached for a third time by the Marmalade Films crew, to hire Jennifer Copley-May’s Magic Serpent and Juliet Kepes’ Appleby for Paddington in Peru.

Memento, hand carved ceramic by Halima Cassell, presented by Joanna Bird

Collect Art Fair Preview 2024

London’s Collect Art Fair celebrates its 20th Anniversary later this week, opening to the public, in the West Wing of Somerset House, on March 1st.

Detail Amity Cup, 1982, Sterling silver, parcel-gilt, burnished, part oxidised, baroque pearl, Kevin Coates

20 of the 40 – Goldsmiths’ Company Exhibition

Goldsmiths’ Fair celebrates its 40th year with an exhibition of works selected by Dr Dora Thornton, Curator of Antique and Contemporary Silver, Modern Jewellery and Art Medals at the Goldsmiths’...

The Release, bronze ed 4/12, 25 x 20 x 15 cm, by Clare Ferguson-Walker

Fresh Air Sculpture 22

A recent visit to this outdoor sculpture exhibition in Quenington, in the depths of the beautiful Cotswolds, did not disappoint.

Miriam Hanid, Engraved Wave Bowl, 2021, Britannia silver, lemon gilding, H3.5xW8.5xD8.5cm

Malcolm Appleby and Friends

Malcolm Appleby returns to The Scottish Gallery this summer with an exhibition that celebrates his 75th year.

57 Lisa Traxler Blast Wall exhibition photo Tessa Newmark

Full Blast

We’re back on track after a long hiatus – initially we were too busy to post news and reviews, and then we were not busy enough, no thanks to C19.

Cloudscape Buckle, 2008, Damascus iron and gold, engraved with silver inlay, H 4.6 x W7.2 cm © Philippa Swann

Preview: Malcolm Appleby – 50 Golden Years in Scotland

The Scottish Gallery in Edinburgh are hosting a celebratory show for master goldsmith and hand engraver Malcolm Appleby, marking the 50 years since he first set up his studio in...

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