How Painting Happens (and Why it Matters)

Can a 400-page art book change how you see painting? In my Martin Gayford How Painting Happens review I unpack Thames & Hudson's lush volume with 176 color reproductions, and explain his case that painting never died. I highlight materials, brushwork and emotion to show why painting matters today.

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Rolly's Take

You resonate with this blog if you find yourself constantly peeling back the layers of meaning in art, seeking a deeper connection beyond the surface. It's for the kind of individual who sees beauty not just in aesthetics, but in the emotional dialogue a painting sparks within. This exploration invites you to confront your preconceptions, challenging you to embrace the chaotic and the unconventional as expressions of our times. It subtly speaks to those who believe that the essence of painting lies in its capacity to evoke feeling, urging a reconsideration of what art truly represents in a world that can feel increasingly fragmented.