Paint has always ultimately been a backdrop to beautiful furniture, pictures and fabrics. This extends beyond the domestic space and into public spaces, in particular the importance of background colour is crucial to museum and art gallery spaces. So we are thrilled that we are now working with the Manchester Art Gallery as their official paint sponsors, it’s such a joy to see our natural colours serve as the backdrops to so much culture, history and beauty. The Manchester Art Gallery is also committed to promoting sustainability and are working hard to reduce the environmental impacts of all of their activities. Using a natural paint is bringing them one step closer to their carbon reduction goals and we are thrilled that not only do our colours look beautiful on the walls but they are also healthy for all the visitors, the artworks and the staff. Climate Emergency Gallery 'Tyrian' Manchester are using the Climate Gallery to explore how art and collections can help people learn from history, shape the future, scrutinise decision-making and encourage caring, collective action. The display was chosen by the MAG Climate Justice group which I made up of artists, volunteers, visitors and staff. The group are using the gallery to explore how art and collections can help people learn from history to shape the future, scrutinise decision-making and encourage change. This display focuses on climate change, revealing historic and contemporary inequalities and calling for urgent collective action. MAG often focuses exhibitions around environmental issues in terms of its content and artworks but it is also making sure that the creation and curation of their exhibitions are in line with these narratives. Tyrian Order a Sample Etruscan Brown Order a Sample Spanish White Order a Sample British Art Show 9 The British Art Show is the biggest touring exhibition of contemporary art in the UK and it is widely acknowledged as the most important recurrent exhibition of contemporary art produced in this country, unrivalled in its ambition, scope and national reach. The curators of British Art Show 9, Irene Aristizábal and Hammad Nasar, have made their artist selection after extensive research and travel across the UK. They have chosen our ‘Indigo’ on the walls in these images and our pale yellow ‘Florence’ on the plinths. 'Tingry' Photo © michaelpollardphotography BAS9 has been developed at a precarious moment in Britain’s history that has brought politics, narratives of identity and questions of agency to the centre of public consciousness. The artists presented in the exhibition respond in critical ways to this complex context; imagining more hopeful futures and exploring new modes of resistance. Their projects often blur the boundaries between art and life, and imagine alternative futures. Through their works, they propose alternative economies and ways of living together that emphasise commonality, collaboration and care. Explore works by @hurvinanderson @Michael_armitage_studio @oliverbeerartist @gaikasees @patelhetain @theofficialgracediritu and many more! Runs until Sunday 4th September 2022, head to the website for more information on opening times and tickets. 'Indigo' Photo © michaelpollardphotography Tingry Order a Sample Indigo Order a Sample Ochre Order a Sample Jonquil Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Dandy Style Dandy Style focuses on men’s fashion and image from the 18th century to the present day. The show explores how concepts such as elegance, uniformity and spectacle have evolved over the last 250 years. The exhibition highlights a range of examples from Manchester’s collections and will be composed of two main sections: Tailored Dandy and Decorated Dandy. Combining the historic with the contemporary, the provocative with the respectable, the show draws contrasts and comparisons between fashion, art and photography. From fashion to fine art, Dandy Style will showcase work from the artists Thomas Gainsborough, Thomas Lawrence, David Hockney and Peter James Field, the photographers David Bailey, Olivia Rose and Jason Evans, and the fashion designers Tommy Nutter, Vivienne Westwood, Alexander McQueen and Ozwald Boateng. The exhibition features extraordinary, never seen pieces from their collections, and includes significant loans from other art institutions and private lenders. Dandy Style 250 years of British Men’s Fashion, Michael Pollard Photography Dandy Style 250 years of British Men’s Fashion, Michael Pollard Photography Dandy Style 250 years of British Men’s Fashion, Michael Pollard Photography Dandy Style 250 years of British Men’s Fashion, Michael Pollard Photography Dandy Style 250 years of British Men’s Fashion, Michael Pollard Photography We have an exciting event coming soon at Manchester, ‘In Conversation with Edward Bulmer‘, so come along to hear a Q&A with Edward Bulmer and Manchester’s Fine Art Curator, talking all things paint, colour and art. The Q&A will be followed by an optional Natural Wine tasting event hosted by Carte Blanche Wines. The Manchester Gallery friends scheme costs £36 a year and includes access to private events like this one and tours as well as 10% off in our café and shop, and all profits go back into the gallery to ensure that it is free for all and that they can continue their support programmes for the people of Manchester. We are really excited to be working with an institution which is striving to make positive changes for the benefit of our people and planet. BOOK EVENT HERE
Under the Acanthus Leaves: A collaboration with artist, Jess Wheeler Two creative minds, united by a shared passion for the outdoors, we are so pleased to introduce you to a new collection of lighting inspired by nature and it’s colours. Read on for an exclusive Q&A with Jess.
Cultivating Creativity: Exploring art, wonderful gardens & Bloomsbury women outdoors This summer the Garden Museum presents the first exhibition to explore the gardens of the women belonging to The Bloomsbury Group. Edward Bulmer Natural Paint are proud paint sponsors of this unique and thought provoking collection of photographs, paintings, textiles, gardening tools and more.
Discovering The Quist: A Luxury Treehouse Experience in Herefordshire This two-story treehouse, perched atop Merry Hill, has been three years in the making: one year for design, one year for planning, and one year for physical work. Accommodating up to four guests, it combines off-grid living with modern amenities, including an ethanol-fired burner, a Swedish wood-fired hot tub, a spacious reclaimed stone bath, and luxurious bedding.
Sustainable and Plastic-Free Children’s Toys We are delighted that the design curators of PomPom found our natural paints to use on the latest edition to their collection of sustainable and plastic-free toys.
A Lockdown Transformation Triumph Thinking of a city to seaside move? Or even just dreaming, this one’s for you. Who does not love a transformation?
Aspiga: Sustainable & Stylish In Aspiga we have discovered a founder who is as committed as our own and a company who really are showing others how to do business the right way. Aspiga are leading the way to being the home of sustainable and ethical fashion – putting people and our planet first – with stylish cutting edge designs.
