Arts & Culture

Exploring the art world through the eyes of curators, artists, photographers and architects. Visits to studios, galleries, museums and homes.
Echoes of Landscape and Memory at Prospect Cottage

Artist Alexander Tucker remembers Keith Collins, Derek Jarman’s long-term confidant and companion, in his project Fifth Continent.

1 year ago
A Curator's View | Kate Orne

The founder of Upstate Diary on capturing the work of local artists in New York's Hudson Valley.

1 year ago
A Curator’s View | Harriet Loffler

The curator of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College Cambridge bringing together people and art to create new dialogues.

1 year ago
Creative Expression with Photographer Lúa Ribeira

An immersive, poetic and theatrical series of portraits commissioned by TOAST.

1 year ago
The Life and Work of French Sculptor Valentine Schlegel

How the artist challenged form, creating objects in response to her environment in the coastal town of Sète.

1 year ago
In the Studio with Lisa Atkin

Chloë Ashby meets the artist inspired by the fishing docks of her home town.

1 year ago
A Curator’s View | Ann Coxon

The curator of International Art at Tate Modern on repositioning fibre and textile works.

1 year ago
In the Studio with Beatrice Forshall

Chloë Ashby speaks to the artist and author of The Book of Vanishing Species.

1 year ago
The Contemplative Work of Sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown

Inside the Sussex studio where her nature-inspired plaster works come to life. 

1 year ago
Eternally Yours | Exploring Repair and Care at Somerset House

Five artists showcase the unique ways they have repurposed TOAST materials.

2 years ago
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg Creates a Living Artwork for Pollinators

The climate-positive installation blooms at the Eden Project, Cornwall.

2 years ago
Sea Dreams | An Elemental Event at the Minack Theatre

Curator Kirsteen McNish will bring together a trio of creatives for an evening of music and words at the Cornish open-air theatre.

2 years ago
TOAST Podcast | Series 6 | Elemental Compositions

Our new podcast series in partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

2 years ago
A Curator’s View | Sarah Coulson, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Chloë Ashby speaks to the longstanding curator as YSP celebrates its 45th year. 

2 years ago
Elemental Compositions | Artistic Interpretations

To celebrate our seasonal theme, we invited you to share your responses through a piece of artwork or a photograph.

2 years ago
In the Studio with Painter Laxmi Hussain

The London-based artist on her route to creating evocative figurative paintings.

2 years ago
A Curator’s View | Hannah Watson

The TJ Boulting gallery director on creating a diverse programme with a community spirit. 

2 years ago
Celebrating Communities with Photographer Vivek Vadoliya

The London-based director explores identity through powerful portraits.

2 years ago
Tracing the Life of Joanna Drew: A Visionary Maker of Exhibitions

The respected gallery director who transformed the British art scene over four decades.

2 years ago
Celebrating Slow Architecture with Peter and Thomas Randall-Page

We meet the renowned British sculptor and his architect son to discuss their decade-long project, the Art Barn.

2 years ago
Laura Knight: A Panoramic View at MK Gallery

A look at the English artist celebrated for her paintings of marginalised communities, war and performers. 

2 years ago
Botanical Compositions with Photographer Shelley Kirkwood

The New England-based creative on the process behind her dynamic yet delicate works.

2 years ago
Magical Realism with Painter Nneka Uzoigwe

We speak to the London-based artist about her dreamlike work.

2 years ago
A Curator’s View | Darren Clarke, Charleston

We speak to the Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at the former country home of painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant.

2 years ago