TOAST Magazine

Arts & Culture

Exploring the art world through the eyes of curators, artists, photographers and architects. Visits to studios, galleries, museums and homes.
Tracing the History of Gestural Brushwork

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

4 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
Easy Mends by Emily Settle | Time to Make

A simple guide to two textile mends by repair specialist Emily Settle.

4 years ago
Material Issues

The Textile Stories of Artist Natasha Kerr.

4 years ago
A Curator's View | Kunstmuseum Den Haag

Yasmijn Jarram explores the relevance of contemporary art and its relation to society.

4 years ago
Emma Straub of Books are Magic | TOAST Insider

The American novelist and bookstore owner on running an independent business with community at its heart.

4 years ago
In the Studio with Eileen Cooper

Chlo Ashby talks to the celebrated British artist, known for her figurative paintings of monumental, mythic women.

4 years ago
Painting the Weightless and Undiluted Vitality of Open Water

Emily Ponsonby captures female forms submerged in the greenish-blue depths of water.

4 years ago
Marieke Verdenius of The Gatherists | Meet the Founder

Marieke on her journey, the meaning of gathering and tips for dressing a winter table.

4 years ago
Alphabet Wrapping Paper with Rachel Hazell | Time to Make

A guide by Rachel Hazell for making bespoke wrapping paper.

4 years ago
In the Studio with Prudence Flint

Chlo Ashby talks to the Australian artist about her work painting strong female characters.

4 years ago
Flux & Flow | A Single Photograph

We share the entries from our photographic competition, inspired by Flux & Flow.

4 years ago
Objects of Meaning | Ekta Kaul

The textile works of Ekta Kaul are intricately embroidered objects of place and belonging.

4 years ago
In the Studio with Painter Ella Walker

Painting, drawing and fresco form the basis of Ella Walker's artistic practice.

5 years ago
Artist in Residence | Kate Owens

We talk to Artist-in-Residence Kate Owens about her innovative block print technique.

5 years ago
TOAST Podcast | Series 4 | Flux & Flow

Our fourth series looks at how we navigate change and the forces that steer our lives.

5 years ago
Beeswax Wraps | Time to Make

A simple guide to making beeswax wraps at home.

5 years ago
National Galleries of Scotland | Art at Home

Chlo Ashby explores Scottish art history in the work of ten like-minded artists.

5 years ago
The Courtauld Gallery, London | Art at Home

Chlo Ashby explores a curation of works from The Courtauld Gallery.

5 years ago
The Hepworth Wakefield | Art at Home

A David Chipperfield-designed building on the bank of the river Calder.

5 years ago