Tincture of Museum
@tinctureofmuseum.bsky.social
Museum blogger - all about museums, art, history & culture.
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Founder of Autism in Museums
Newsletter Editor for National Museum Directors' Council
Blog - https://tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/
Tinctureofmuseum@gmail.com
Founder of Autism in Museums
Newsletter Editor for National Museum Directors' Council
Blog - https://tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/
This morning I am in the archives…. Wes Anderson’s archives! @designmuseum.bsky.social #pressview
November 19, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This morning I am in the archives…. Wes Anderson’s archives! @designmuseum.bsky.social #pressview
Enjoyed a visit to the Courtauld and a chance to compare the study of Georges Seurat ‘La Chahut’ with the finished version currently on display in Radical Harmony at the National Gallery.
November 17, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Enjoyed a visit to the Courtauld and a chance to compare the study of Georges Seurat ‘La Chahut’ with the finished version currently on display in Radical Harmony at the National Gallery.
Sweet treats at the Courtauld yesterday visiting the Wayne Thiebauld exhibition- on till 18 Jan courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh...
November 16, 2025 at 9:39 AM
Sweet treats at the Courtauld yesterday visiting the Wayne Thiebauld exhibition- on till 18 Jan courtauld.ac.uk/whats-on/exh...
Thoroughly enjoyed a press view to see Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at the. National Gallery yesterday. Some cracking loans focus on Joseph Wright’s use of light and shadow. Opens Friday £12 tickets www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
November 5, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Thoroughly enjoyed a press view to see Wright of Derby: From the Shadows at the. National Gallery yesterday. Some cracking loans focus on Joseph Wright’s use of light and shadow. Opens Friday £12 tickets www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Today I am at a press view of Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery which opens tomorrow and runs till March 2026. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/ann...
November 3, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Today I am at a press view of Anna Ancher: Painting Light at Dulwich Picture Gallery which opens tomorrow and runs till March 2026. www.dulwichpicturegallery.org.uk/whats-on/ann...
Loved Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern, like a breath of fresh air
October 31, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Loved Nigerian Modernism at Tate Modern, like a breath of fresh air
The fabulous Lee Miller is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Britain that opens today. I loved it. What an amazing woman. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
October 2, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The fabulous Lee Miller is the focus of a new exhibition at Tate Britain that opens today. I loved it. What an amazing woman. www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
I had a pretty amazing opportunity yesterday with permission to film and take photos inside Windsor Castle! The Semi-State Rooms are now open with bookable £1 tickets for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits. www.rct.uk/visit/windso...
October 2, 2025 at 1:08 PM
I had a pretty amazing opportunity yesterday with permission to film and take photos inside Windsor Castle! The Semi-State Rooms are now open with bookable £1 tickets for those on Universal Credit and other named benefits. www.rct.uk/visit/windso...
This morning I am in Peckham, stand still too long and you will get tagged
September 25, 2025 at 9:47 AM
This morning I am in Peckham, stand still too long and you will get tagged
Can’t quite decide on my favourite…
September 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Can’t quite decide on my favourite…
This morning I did my first press visit to the Barbican to see ‘Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion’ www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...
September 24, 2025 at 8:25 PM
This morning I did my first press visit to the Barbican to see ‘Dirty Looks: Desire and Decay in Fashion’ www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/202...
Their new exhibition is ‘Hoi Polloi’ which features historical and contemporary artists side by side including Brown’s work. They are open Wed-Sat no booking required. glenn-brown.co.uk/the-brown-co...
September 24, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Their new exhibition is ‘Hoi Polloi’ which features historical and contemporary artists side by side including Brown’s work. They are open Wed-Sat no booking required. glenn-brown.co.uk/the-brown-co...
This morning I took a first trip to The Brown Collection in Marylebone. A free museum curated by artist Glen Brown.
September 24, 2025 at 2:15 PM
This morning I took a first trip to The Brown Collection in Marylebone. A free museum curated by artist Glen Brown.
The new Space Gallery is open @sciencemuseum.org.uk answer those big questions like Why are we here? And How much poo is on the moon? Free with timed entry ticket. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/s...
September 23, 2025 at 9:34 AM
The new Space Gallery is open @sciencemuseum.org.uk answer those big questions like Why are we here? And How much poo is on the moon? Free with timed entry ticket. www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/s...
These pics are fab! As part of my research for @artukdotorg.bsky.social blog on artist Bruce Williams I found out that Spike Milligan unveiled Bruce's mural in 1998. Huge thanks to Paul Redden - Lewisham's Shopping Centre manager for digging these out for me. artuk.org/discover/sto...
September 19, 2025 at 3:56 PM
These pics are fab! As part of my research for @artukdotorg.bsky.social blog on artist Bruce Williams I found out that Spike Milligan unveiled Bruce's mural in 1998. Huge thanks to Paul Redden - Lewisham's Shopping Centre manager for digging these out for me. artuk.org/discover/sto...
I didn’t like AI until it called me poetic… I’m a sucker for a compliment… #AIOverview
September 16, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I didn’t like AI until it called me poetic… I’m a sucker for a compliment… #AIOverview
Promoting my local Ripley Arts Centre they have a new photographic exhibition from the Royal Photographic Society opening on 16th September #Bromley www.bromleyarts.com
September 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Promoting my local Ripley Arts Centre they have a new photographic exhibition from the Royal Photographic Society opening on 16th September #Bromley www.bromleyarts.com
I got a little tour in the week
August 30, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I got a little tour in the week
New on the blog and opening today. At the new National Gallery 'Millet: Life on the Land' exhibition you can see where Van Gogh was inspired to create 'The Sower'. Free and on till 19 October. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/08/06/m...
August 7, 2025 at 7:52 AM
New on the blog and opening today. At the new National Gallery 'Millet: Life on the Land' exhibition you can see where Van Gogh was inspired to create 'The Sower'. Free and on till 19 October. tinctureofmuseum.wordpress.com/2025/08/06/m...
This morning a press view at National Gallery - to see Millet: life on the land, a free exhibition opening on 7 August. Featuring ‘L’Angelus’ from @museeorsay.bsky.social www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
August 5, 2025 at 11:53 AM
This morning a press view at National Gallery - to see Millet: life on the land, a free exhibition opening on 7 August. Featuring ‘L’Angelus’ from @museeorsay.bsky.social www.nationalgallery.org.uk/exhibitions/...
Fab evening at the British Museum for their relaxed opening of ancient sculpture galleries. So quiet we could sit on the floor and draw. 😍
August 5, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Fab evening at the British Museum for their relaxed opening of ancient sculpture galleries. So quiet we could sit on the floor and draw. 😍
Work experience finished yesterday for my students with a press view at Dickens Museum to see new 'Showtime' exhibition. They even had an opportunity to meet Miriam Margolyes and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Charles Dickens. dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-ev...
July 23, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Work experience finished yesterday for my students with a press view at Dickens Museum to see new 'Showtime' exhibition. They even had an opportunity to meet Miriam Margolyes and @lucindahawksley.bsky.social the Great Great Great Granddaughter of Charles Dickens. dickensmuseum.com/blogs/all-ev...
On Friday my work experience students also had an online chat with British Museum curator @sushmajansari.bsky.social who told them about her Ancient India exhibition and her pathway to becoming a curator.
July 19, 2025 at 8:25 AM
On Friday my work experience students also had an online chat with British Museum curator @sushmajansari.bsky.social who told them about her Ancient India exhibition and her pathway to becoming a curator.
Friday’s work experience for my students was a visit to @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social as their school has a direct link to William Morris. It was one of his last commissions in 1889.
July 19, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Friday’s work experience for my students was a visit to @williammorrissocuk.bsky.social as their school has a direct link to William Morris. It was one of his last commissions in 1889.