British Art News

02 February 2026 - Beryl Cook Exhibition

A hundred years after her birth, a retrospective of the Plymouth artist's work is being put on in her adopted home city. Beryl Cook: Pride and Joy at The Box, aims to bring serious artistic recognition to an artist whose colourful and comedic paintings of the daily life of Plymouth's residents, were often dismissed by critics.

The free exhibition follows on the heels of international shows in both New York and Los Angeles and aims to celebrate the artist's love of the city where she lived for 40 years. It aims to reframe Cook as a documenter of the city's working class, LGBTQ+ communities and nightlife.

A self-taught artist, Cook painted 500 pictures during her life time (1926-2008) and enjoyed commercial success. She received fan mail from around the world, some of the letters are in the exhibition. Her plus-size subjects were joyous drag queens, women, sailors and old ladies all having a good time on nights out, in Plymouth shopping, playing cards or bingo.

22 January 2026 - New paintings from Helen Tabor
New paintings in from Helen Tabor. The paintings are on display at both our Stow on the Wold (Cotswolds) and Bath galleries.

'Night Garden' (oil on board) by Helen Tabor.

22 January 2026 - New Artist - Louise Millin
Artist Louise Millin has joined the group of artists to show at our galleries in Stow on the Wold (Cotswolds) and Bath. Louise Millin is a contemporary British artist known for her atmospheric interior scenes, where light, colour, and quiet detail shape a distinctive sense of place. Her original paintings capture the subtle character of lived‑in rooms—spaces marked by memory, stillness, and human presence just out of frame. Collectors are drawn to the way Millin transforms everyday interiors into contemplative works of art, each piece offering a moment of calm reflection. Her work is regularly showcased by leading UK galleries, including Red Rag Gallery, where her interiors continue to attract strong interest from buyers seeking thoughtful, timeless paintings.

'Green Interior with Flowers & Books' (acrylic on board) by Louise Millin.

24 December 2025 - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all of our customers and artists. The galleries will be closed for a few days, but open on Saturday 27th December, Wednesday 31st December and Saturday 3rd January.

11 December 2025 - New Artist Alert - Matthew Wood
New artist Matthew Wood has joined our group of artists to show at our gallery in Stow on the Wold, Cotswolds. Matthew is an experienced Interiors artist. Come and see his new work on the walls of the gallery.

'Kitchen Window I' (oil on board) by Matthew Wood.

22 November 2025 - New Artist - Michael de Bono
New artist Michael de Bono has joined our group of artists to show at our gallery in Bath. Michael de Bono is a realist oil painter, painting in the style and techniques used by the Flemish Masters. Come and see his new work on the walls of the gallery.

'Lady in Damask' (oil on board) by Michael de Bono.

02 September 2025 - Mark Edwards - The White Woods 2025 Exhibition

Arriving this week is the last delivery of brand new paintings from Mark Edwards for his October exhibition. The exhibition will feature 30 paintings and will run from 25th October for two weeks.

'Lost' (acrylic painting on board) by Mark Edwards.

21 August 2025 - Charles Hardaker - London Tube series

Currently on display at our gallery in Stow. These are different to the Still Life paintings for which Charles is known but are inspired by the daily commute he used to do between his home and studio in London. One of Charles' paintings is in the Tate (London) collection and he has been a member of the New English Art Club since 1969.

'The Conversation' (oil painting on board) by Charles Hardaker.

10 August 2025 - New Beckie Reed paintings at Red Rag Gallery in Bath

New paintings have recently arrived from Beckie Reed and these are now on the walls in Bath.

'Held for a Moment' by Beckie Reed

20 July 2025 - Vanessa Bowman - new paintings now available

Arriving this week is a delivery of brand new paintings from Vanessa Bowman.

'The Summer Gardener' (oil painting on board) by Vanessa Bowman.