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Introducing the fine art collective

A global network of artists and technical experts dedicated to sharing knowledge and skills.

Who are we?

A collective of professional artists, art educators, chemists, historians and curators based in 12 countries.

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What do we do?

We work within the art community to share material practice and expertise on artists’ colours, tools and techniques. Supported by fine art tool makers Winsor & Newton, Liquitex, Conté à Paris and Lefranc Bourgeois, we offer:

  • Artist-led educational lectures with art schools
  • Residencies for emerging artists
  • Technical visits to colour laboratories and manufacturing sites
  • Visits to brand archives
  • Communication on the latest art news, techniques and information
  • Access to special events with Elephant West

Articles

Respect the chemistry

Respect the chemistry

In the spooky history of pigments there is a gallery of rogue pigments known not... more

Cadmium Red and Cadmium Yellow

Cadmium Red and Cadmium Yellow

There are three primary colours, red, yellow and blue. Red is the warmest primary of... more

PIGMENTS, DYES AND LAKES

PIGMENTS, DYES AND LAKES

In the 1960’s science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage a submarine crew is shrunk to a... more

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