Interviews

Artists, Picasso said, “should invent, not just copy nature like an ape.” If a two-dimensional duplicate of the world is wanted, the modernist argument ran, then photography is always going to supply that much more efficiently than painting.

Jack Vettriano, the artist behind the iconic "The Singing Butler" and Britain's best-selling image of 1992, recently sat down with Pippa Jane Wielgos to discuss his career, his upcoming retrospective at Glasgow's Kelvingrove Museum and Art Gallery, and the inspirations behind his captivating work. The interview reveals a fascinating journey, from humble beginnings with a self-made publishing venture to prestigious commissions and international recognition.

Edward William, a name whispered in hushed tones among art enthusiasts and human rights advocates alike, embodies a powerful duality.

Pilar Corrias, the founder of the prestigious London gallery bearing her name, didn't follow a conventional path to becoming a leading figure in the contemporary art world. Her life, shaped by a peripatetic childhood as the daughter of a diplomat and a painter, has profoundly influenced her unique perspective and eclectic art collection.