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The Stroud Open Studios Guide 2026: A Curator’s Perspective
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The Stroud Open Studios Guide 2026: A Curator’s Perspective

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Tips for enjoying Stroud's open studios: planning a route, talking to artists and buying work directly from the people who make it.
A Collector’s Guide to Contemporary Figurative Art for 2026
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A Collector’s Guide to Contemporary Figurative Art for 2026

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How to look at and choose contemporary figurative art, from portraits to imagined scenes, with practical advice for collectors.
Art Exhibitions in Gloucestershire 2026: A Curator’s Guide to the Cotswolds Scene
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Art Exhibitions in Gloucestershire 2026: A Curator’s Guide to the Cotswolds Scene

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A guide to seeing contemporary art exhibitions in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, and how to get the most from a gallery visit.
Large Abstract Paintings for Sale UK: A Curator’s Guide to Scale and Light
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Large Abstract Paintings for Sale UK: A Curator’s Guide to Scale and Light

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How to choose and live with a large abstract painting: measuring your wall, thinking about light and seeing work at full scale.
How to Buy Original Art for a Wedding Gift: A Curator’s Guide for 2026
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Comment acheter de l’art original comme cadeau de mariage : le guide d’un commissaire pour 2026

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Comment choisir une œuvre originale comme cadeau de mariage : budget, format, goûts et aspects pratiques, avec les conseils de notre galerie de Stroud.
Mixed Media Artists in Gloucestershire: A Curator’s Guide to the 2026 Landscape
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Artistes en techniques mixtes dans le Gloucestershire : le guide d’un commissaire pour le paysage de 2026

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Une introduction à l’art en techniques mixtes dans le Gloucestershire : matériaux, méthodes et ce qu’il faut rechercher lorsque l’on choisit une œuvre en techniques mixtes.