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Saturation Point: an interview with Paula MacArthur

Saturation Point: an interview with Paula MacArthur

“Full, saturated colours have an emotional significance I want to avoid.” Lucien Freud

I’ve prefaced this interview with the above quotation by Lucien Freud because it seems so relevant to Paula MacArthur’s work. She makes no bones about Freud being an important influence on her work even if, currently, it’s in opposition his. Exactly the reason he avoided colour is the reason MacArthur engages…

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Thursday's notes

Thursday’s notes

Last week we were excited that three of our favourite artists proved why they’re the ones to watch. Alice Kelway-Bamber, who we featured after seeing her work at the Chelsea MA post-graduate show last summer, has just won the Sculpture section of the Signature Prize.

Her work is partially inspired by the carved alabaster screens in Indian palaces which segregate the zenana (women’s quarters) but…

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Going to London between 24 January and 2 May? Then drop by at 60 Threadneedle Street to see our resident artist Paula MacArthur's show 'Infinitely Precious Things'!