A middle aged upstart with a passion for art history - "art can be a force for good if employed at the correct angle!" Likes Surrealism, jazz and socks.
Trouvelot and His Unique Art of the Cosmos
First published in 1881, Étienne Léopold Trouvelot’s portfolio of astronomical illustrations is an exceptional collection of majestic...
Jon Kelly 14 March 2024
The Art of Polish Film Posters
The emergence of the poster as a fresh, creative medium was a timely episode in an unfolding age of consumer expendability. In an era of conveyor...
Jon Kelly 19 December 2023
Seven Haunting Town Paintings by Egon Schiele
Austrian artist Egon Schiele is best known for his shamelessly erotic and frank representations of human form. But alongside his startlingly...
Jon Kelly 12 June 2022
Review: The Colour of Abstraction at Grove Square Galleries
The latest exhibition at London’s Grove Square Galleries, The Colour of Abstraction, is a vibrant group presentation of colorful abstract art.
Jon Kelly 23 December 2020
Metal, Ink and Dye: New Exhibition of Late Rauschenberg Works
A selection of late works by American artist Robert Rauschenberg is the subject of a fascinating new exhibition at London’s Bastian Gallery.
Jon Kelly 16 December 2020
Talk about the Passion – Exploring Art at Easter
Easter Holy Week and The Crucifixion The final days of Holy Week are traditionally associated with the trial and execution of Jesus, culminating in...
Jon Kelly 10 April 2020
Life In Motion Review: Egon Schiele And Francesca Woodman At Tate Liverpool
The current Life in Motion exhibition at Tate Liverpool features a dual display by two equally compelling artists. Captivating studies by Austrian...
Jon Kelly 2 August 2018
Free as a Bird – Max Ernst, Lop Lop and the Art of Chance
The unconscious mind can serve as a revealing personal landscape. Feeding our dreams, shaping our personalities and informing our behaviour; the...
Jon Kelly 4 May 2018