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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

By Aleph Contemporary

A guide to seeing contemporary art exhibitions in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, and how to get the most from a gallery visit.
Acrylic Paintings: A Curator’s Guide to Collecting Modern Mediums
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Acrylic Paintings: A Curator’s Guide to Collecting Modern Mediums

By Aleph Contemporary

What makes acrylic paint distinctive, how it differs from oil and what to look for when choosing an acrylic painting.
Starting an Art Collection on a Budget: A Curator’s Guide for 2026
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Starting an Art Collection on a Budget: A Curator’s Guide for 2026

By Aleph Contemporary

Friendly, practical advice for starting an art collection on a modest budget: works on paper, prints, smaller originals and buying well.
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

By Aleph Contemporary

How to choose and live with a large abstract painting: measuring your wall, thinking about light and seeing work at full scale.
Contemporary Sculpture for Sale: A Collector’s Guide to Satire and Social Commentary
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Contemporary Sculpture for Sale: A Collector’s Guide to Satire and Social Commentary

By Aleph Contemporary

A look at contemporary sculpture with a sense of humour and an eye on modern life, and what to consider when buying a piece.
How to Choose Art for Your Home: A Curator’s Guide to Living with Contemporary Painting
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How to Choose Art for Your Home: A Curator’s Guide to Living with Contemporary Painting

By Aleph Contemporary

Practical advice on choosing contemporary painting for your home: scale, light, colour and finding work you will enjoy for years.
How to Buy Original Art for a Wedding Gift: A Curator’s Guide for 2026
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How to Buy Original Art for a Wedding Gift: A Curator’s Guide for 2026

By Aleph Contemporary

How to choose an original artwork as a wedding gift: budget, size, taste and practicalities, with advice from our Stroud gallery.
Collecting Work on Paper: A Curator’s Guide to Contemporary Originality (2026)
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Collecting Work on Paper: A Curator’s Guide to Contemporary Originality (2026)

By Aleph Contemporary

Why works on paper make a rewarding place to start or grow a collection, and how to choose, frame and care for them.
Mixed Media Artists in Gloucestershire: A Curator’s Guide to the 2026 Landscape
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Mixed Media Artists in Gloucestershire: A Curator’s Guide to the 2026 Landscape

By Aleph Contemporary

An introduction to mixed media art in Gloucestershire: materials, methods and what to look for when choosing a mixed media work.