TOAST Magazine

Arts & Culture

Exploring the art world through the eyes of curators, artists, photographers and architects. Visits to studios, galleries, museums and homes.
The Life and Work of French Artist Suzanne Valadon

Chloë Ashby speaks to curator Nancy Ireson about the groundbreaking painter and her rich contribution to the art world. 

3 years ago
A Curator’s View | Osei Bonsu

The curator of International Art at Tate Modern broadening the representation of artists from Africa and the African diaspora.

3 years ago
Rewilding | Artistic Interpretations

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

3 years ago
In the Studio with Rosalind Wyatt | Time to Make

A glimpse into the London-based artist’s exploration of language through textiles.

3 years ago
Tami Aftab | Emerging Artist

The London-based photographer balances playfulness with serene portraiture for a season of rewilding.

3 years ago
A Curator's View | Sarah Allen on Sophie Taeuber-Arp

We meet Assistant Curator Sarah Allen for her perspective of the Sophie Taeuber-Arp retrospective at Tate Modern.

3 years ago
In the Studio with Artist Berta-Blanca T. Ivanow

We talk to the multidisciplinary artist about her fundamental work, rooted in her tranquil countryside studio.

3 years ago
The Print Series | Biophilia

The Print Series is a charitable venture that launched this Spring – an evolving collection...

3 years ago
Rachel Scott | TOAST Insider

Lindsay Sekulowicz and Elena Heatherwick meet British weaver and artist Rachel Scott.

3 years ago
Thread Counts | An interview with textile repair artist Molly Martin

Nell Card speaks to the London-based illustrator and author of The Art of Repair.

3 years ago
Rhythm in the Repetition | An interview with filmmaker Tamar Barnoon

Examining the internal struggle of daily tasks through dance in Scenes at Sunset Ave.

3 years ago
Charlotte Perriand: The Modern Life at the Design Museum

A look at the pioneering life of the trailblazing female designer of the 20th Century.

3 years ago
TOAST Podcast | Series 5 | Rhythm

For our fifth podcast series, we look to the theme of Rhythm, how it forms us, how we carry it and where it can lead us. 

3 years ago
Little Symphonies | The Rhythmic Harmony of Flower Paintings

Olivia Meehan reflects on the sonic quality of floral arrangements in art.

3 years ago
In the Studio with Mimi Robson

The Cornwall-based artist creating sweeping brushworks for our shop windows.

3 years ago
In the Studio with Michelle Thompson

Chloë Ashby interviews the artist using collage to reflect timely, contemporary themes.

3 years ago
Lines of Beauty | In the Studio with Meg Rodger

In marks and in solargraphs, the Hebridean artist captures the shifting elements of island life.

3 years ago
Rhythm | Artistic Interpretations

The winning competition entries in response to our seasonal theme of Rhythm. 

3 years ago
Tracing the History of Gestural Brushwork

Fiorella Valdesolo reflects on the art of calligraphy through the ages.  

3 years ago
In the Studio with Rosalind Wyatt

The London-based textile artist using stitch as language.

4 years ago
Artist and synesthete Jack Coulter on painting simulations of sound

In the studio with the Northern Irish artist. 

4 years ago
Painting Women into a Limitless Space | In the Studio with Sungi Mlengeya

Chloë Ashby interviews the Tanzanian artist empowering women through paint.

4 years ago
In the Library with Tatter Blue | Time to Make

The Brooklyn-based library dedicated to the history of textiles.

4 years ago
Exploring the Hues of Nature with Kristin Perers | Trinity Cottage

Colour Foraging in Suffolk at the contemplative artist retreat space.

4 years ago