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Art Basel 2023 contemporary art fair took place between June 15 – June 18 and defied forecasts of a market slowdown, with wealthy collectors buying works with seven or eight-figure price tags. Described by its new chief executive Noah Horowitz as ‘the single most important annual event in the global art market’ and the ‘barometer of the industry'. Listen to Ben Hanley's review to hear more. Hosted...

David Hockney is one of Jonathan's all time favourite British artists and throughout his career he has created many truly iconic paintings. While it’s subjective to determine the “most famous” ones, Jonathan tells us about some of his more notable works over his career. Not to be missed and enjoy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a year it has been for the Royal family and ceremonial events. Aurelia Turrall talks about the 17th of June, at the celebrations for the King’s birthday, also known as Trooping the Colour. The Princess of Wales was as regal as ever, and her outfit full of meaning – as they usually are. Listen to Aurelia tell you more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jenny tells you about six simple rules on caring for you silver... She starts of talking about the properties of the pieces and takes you through these simple steps to include if it is dishwasher safe to cleaning! Enjoy Jenny's wonderful tones and love of her subject! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you have only a small amount of books or if you have a large library, large or small they all need caring for. Find out how and what to do in the event of a spillage or about worm holes and dust! We also talk about giving your books enough space to ensure they are kept in a room with a free flow of air, preventing mould and dampness. Bibliophile William Blades and his techniques for keeping you...

If you have beautiful jewellery then you need to look after it as well as other assets. In our Caring For series, this episode we are looking at caring for your jewellery. When discussing cleaning and caring for one’s jewellery, we often forget that metals need TLC and can also be damaged by everyday products and may result in discolouration. Gold, silver and platinum can all be affected by chemic...

In this episode of our Care For series, we are talking about tips on handling and examination when looking after your ceramic items. How to display and also clean your ceramics everyday... Often china can get damaged, so hopefully you will find these helpful tips useful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pictures, like small children, prefer consistency of treatment. In the case of paintings and watercolours this means no violent fluctuations in temperature or humidity. David gives us hints and tips on caring for your paintings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The handbag industry has grown by over 65% in the last few years and is showing no signs of slowing down. Demand for handbags on the resale market has never been higher, and this once small industry is booming. In fact, investing in a handbag is a smart way to spend your money. Jewellery and handbag specialist, Helen Doyle looks at the best handbags to invest in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri...

On May 6th King Charles III will be crowned in Westminster Abbey. A tradition dating back nearly 1000 years since William the Conqueror who was crowned in 1066. Charles’s will be the 38th coronation in the Abbey, most, like Charles’s, having been conducted by the incumbent Archbishop of Canterbury. We are expecting a simpler and more paired back coronation for King Charles, but this does not mean...