Good afternoon all!
I do hope you've all been making the most of the *shock horror* summery weather!!
I've certainly made the most of the sunshine and sat outside in the garden getting on with some reading. The image above is the latest book I've been sinking my teeth into, it's an incredibly interesting read about the rise of artistic interior design in the late 19th Century, led by the infamous 'Aesthete' Oscar Wilde.
I'm really enjoying reading about the influences and developments in the arts around this time period. It's great to learn about the rise and reign of the Royal Academy and it's alternative, more quirky rival exhibitor at Grovesnor Gallery. I'm also learning a lot about the evolution of the purpose a painting holds within the home and the gallery, and how the reproduction of masterpieces as prints meant owning a product of fine art was opened up to the masses and no longer remained exclusive to collectors and royalty.
It's all rather coincidental I've taken an interest in the history of the gallery space as I received some wonderful news today! I was informed by the National Gallery that I was successful in my application to work for them as a gallery assistant!
I'm over the moon and I can't wait to get started there, I think it will be a brilliant opportunity for me to gain some experience as well as insight to the workings of a gallery, and hopefully work my way up the career ladder!
It's only for a few hours on Friday evenings but with the up and coming Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition I might get a few hours extra work!
It's a fantastic piece of news and puts me in a more relaxed mood before I jet off to Limoges on Sunday for 10 days hard renovation work on my boyfriend's family's property out there!
I'll be sure to post a lengthy update when I return :)
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