This 15th-century timber-framed house was once home to the revolutionary pamphleteer Tom Paine (as well as hosting a rather good restaurant in the 1960s) and has been opened to the public by the Sussex Archaeological Society, who also run the nearby Norman castle. Explore more at sussexpast.co.uk/attraction/bull-house-lewes/
Over a century and a half since that most ground-breaking of art exhibitions opened in Paris in 1874, this 'exhibition on screen' from director Ali Ray tells the story of how the first Impressionist exhibition came about. Made in collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C, the film draws on […]
Fans of Alexandra Loske’s articles on colour, which have featured in ROSA Magazine since our first issue, will be thrilled to learn that her expertise lies at the heart of the Royal Pavilion’s exciting new show, COLOUR. Loske is, of course, the head curator at Brighton’s sumptuous palace, and a world-renowned expert on colour, and […]
Over a century and a half since that most ground-breaking of art exhibitions opened in Paris in 1874, this 'exhibition on screen' from director Ali Ray tells the story of how the first Impressionist exhibition came about. Made in collaboration with the Musee d’Orsay and National Gallery of Art, Washington D.C, the film draws on […]
With spring swiftly approaching, this talk with a herbaceous theme by the chairman of BADA Friends, not to mention Antiques Roadshow-regular, Geoffrey Munn is quite fitting for the turn of the season. Former managing director at Wartski, Munn has researched and written extensively on jewellery in the nineteenth century. His talk will explore the 'language' […]
A deep dive into Mod culture, youth rebellion, and the sharp tailoring that defined a generation. Includes garments, photography, music ephemera, and personal stories from Brighton’s own Mod scene, focusing on the Bank Holiday riots that shook the nation and inspired The Who’s classic 1973 rock opera Quadrophenia, made into a film in 1979. Runs […]
Oliver Messel grew up at Nymans (where his father Ludwig designed the gardens) and went on to become one of the country’s foremost costume and set designers for both stage and film, either side of WW2. The National Trust-run country house is celebrating the connection with a lavish exhibition of his work. Raise the curtain […]
PIPPINGFORD, EAST SUSSEX: Heritage crafts in a ROSA curated marquee ROSA Magazine has been invited to curate a special marquee for Sussex Heritage Craft (or crafts inspired by Sussex Heritage) at England’s Medieval Festival in Pippenford Park this August bank holiday. This is a selling event with workshops and some mediaeval magic. Please get in […]
A behind-the-scenes tour exploring the extraordinary legacy of former West Dean (and nearby Monkton House) owner Edward James, who collaborated with such artists as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington. The tour is guided by Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman.
A behind-the-scenes tour exploring the extraordinary legacy of former West Dean (and nearby Monkton House) owner Edward James, who collaborated with such artists as Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington. The tour is guided by Collections Manager Hugh Morrison and Archivist Simon Coleman.
‘If one could but go to Brighton!’ exclaimed Mrs Bennet in Pride and Prejudice. The Prince Regent was an admirer of Jane Austen’s work and was said to keep one of her novels in every one of his residences. She famously dedicated the first edition of Emma to him. So what better place for us […]
Kathryn Ferry is an author and historian, whose new book Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture is a nostalgic exploration of Britain's major seaside buildings from the 1920s to the present day. In this illustrated talk, Ferry utilises picture postcards to explore the ways in which successive design trends, such as Art Deco, Mid-Century Modernism, and Brutalism, […]
