Arts & Culture

Exploring the art world through the eyes of curators, artists, photographers and architects. Visits to studios, galleries, museums and homes.
A Curator's View | Kate Orne

The founder of Upstate Diary on capturing the work of local artists in New York's Hudson Valley.

1 year ago
Lua Ribeira | Magnum Photography Exhibition

An immersive, poetic and theatrical series of portraits commissioned by TOAST.

1 year ago
The Life and Work of French Sculptor Valentine Schlegel

How the artist challenged form, creating objects in response to her environment in the coastal town of Sète.

1 year ago
In the Studio with Lisa Atkin

Chloë Ashby meets the artist inspired by the fishing docks of her hometown.

1 year ago
A Curator’s View | Ann Coxon

The Curator of International Art at Tate Modern on repositioning fibre and textile art.

2 years ago
Winter | TOAST Styling Conversations

We share key pieces from our latest collection.

2 years ago
In the Studio with Beatrice Forshall

Chloë Ashby speaks to the artist and author of The Book of Vanishing Species.

2 years ago
The Contemplative Work of Sculptor Silvia MacRae Brown

Inside the Sussex studio where her nature-inspired plaster works come to life. 

2 years ago
Eternally Yours | Exploring Repair and Care at Somerset House

Five artists showcase the unique ways they have repurposed TOAST materials.

2 years ago
Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg Creates a Living Artwork for Pollinators

The climate-positive installation blooms at the Eden Project, Cornwall.

2 years ago
Sea Dreams | An Elemental Event at the Minack Theatre

Curator Kirsteen McNish will bring together a trio of creatives for an evening of music and words at the Cornish open-air theatre.

2 years ago
TOAST Podcast | Series 6 | Elemental Compositions

Our new podcast series in partnership with Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

2 years ago
A Curator’s View | Sarah Coulson, Yorkshire Sculpture Park

Chloë Ashby speaks to the YSP curator as the contemporary art institution celebrates its 45th year. 

2 years ago
Elemental Compositions | Artistic Interpretations

To celebrate our seasonal theme, we invited you to share your responses through a piece of artwork or a photograph.

2 years ago
In the Studio with Painter Laxmi Hussain

The London-based artist on her route to creating evocative figurative paintings.

2 years ago
A Curator’s View | Hannah Watson

The TJ Boulting gallery director on creating a diverse programme with a community spirit. 

2 years ago
Celebrating Communities with Photographer Vivek Vadoliya

The London-based director explores identity through powerful portraits.

2 years ago
Tracing the Life of Joanna Drew: A Visionary Maker of Exhibitions

The respected gallery director who transformed the British art scene over four decades.

2 years ago
Celebrating Slow Architecture with Peter and Thomas Randall-Page

We meet the renowned British sculptor and his architect son to discuss their decade-long project, the Art Barn.

3 years ago
Laura Knight: A Panoramic View at MK Gallery

A look at the English artist celebrated for her paintings of marginalised communities, war and performers. 

3 years ago
Botanical Compositions with Photographer Shelley Kirkwood

The New England-based creative on the process behind her dynamic yet delicate works.

3 years ago
Magical Realism with Painter Nneka Uzoigwe

We speak to the London-based artist about her dreamlike work.

3 years ago
A Curator’s View | Darren Clarke, The Charleston Trust

We speak to the Head of Collections, Research and Exhibitions at the former country home of painters Vanessa Bell and Duncan Grant.

3 years ago
Transforming Roots into Weavings with Visual Artist Diana Scherer

The Amsterdam-based artist on harnessing the energy of plants for her intricate installations.

3 years ago