Issue 16 Spring 2026

There’s a Romantic mood to the Spring 2026 edition of ROSA Magazine.

Lulah Ellender visits Nymans, that embodiment of gothic romanticism.
Alex Leith takes a deep dive into artist, poet and mystic William Blake’s life in Felpham
Christy Edwall explores Constable’s brilliantly productive years capturing the sea and the Downs in Brighton
Imogen Lycett Green unearths the ancient legend of King Canute in Sussex.
John and Ivon Hitchens’ remarkable studio at Greenleaves, hidden deep in the Graffham woods
A look at the Medieval Mystery play-inspired puppetry of Ditchling’s Guild of St Joseph and St Dominic.
Plus much more, including the season’s exhibition and event highlights, poetry, reviews, cartoons, wine and music.

What’s more, with the launch of the exciting new ROSA Botanical Art Fair at West Dean, there is plenty of flora-inspired contemporary art and design to enjoy.

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Issue 15 Winter 2025/26

ROSA Magazine explores Wealden district for its Winter 2025 edition, including a specially commissioned map that celebrates the Weald as a ‘land of imagination’ and the ‘home of heritage craft’. Features include:

An interview with Lee Miller and Roland Penrose’s son Antony Penrose.
An eclectic musical playlist inspired by Rudyard Kipling
An investigation into Arthur Conan Doyle in Sussex
A deep dive into the controversy behind those Berwick Church murals by Duncan Grant and Vanessa Bell
Adventures in wild clay
A luxurious weekend in Alfriston
A trip to Sheffield Park’s Garden of the Future
Plus lots more, including the season’s exhibition and event highlights, poetry, reviews, cartoons, studio visits and columns

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Issue 14 Autumn 2025

Cult film director Ben Wheatley (High Rise, A Field in England, Bulk) talks storyboarding
Top photographer Simon Roberts tries capturing the uncapturable
Hugh Philpott listens to Sussex movie soundtracks
We look at the celebrity portraits of Observer legend Jane Bown
See Sussex from the sky through the lens of John Holloway
Discover the illusory world of pioneer filmmaker George Albert Smith
Artist, collector, photographer and original YBA Henry Bond tells us about his Sussex.
Exclusive interview with painter, writer and Bloomsbury scion, Julian Bell
Lulah Ellender visits Goodwood Art Foundation and chats to garden designer Dan Pearson about his new landscaping project at the renowned sculpture park
Dominic Buckwell looks at how climate change is affecting wine
We explore what to do and where to go in Shoreham.

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Issue 13 Summer 2025

A special supplement which is your complete guide to Sussex Craft Week and the contemporary and heritage craft scene in Sussex.
Colour expert Alexandra Loske on the artists’ palette.
An interview with Petworth House’s curator looking at the Turner paintings on loan from the Tate.
Imogen Lycett Green speaks to rising star ceramicist Kelly Jessiman,whose witch-marked pots are on every interior designer’s wish list.
Hugh Philpot takes another symphonic journey, this time to discover the music of West Sussex.
Art Detective is on the trail of a mysterious headless Roman statue.
A visit to Southover House, once home to socialite, gallerist and Cecil Beaton model Deirdre Bland.
Our wine expert takes us on some of Sussex’s best vineyard tasting tours
The beautiful South Heighton Pottery Garden
What to do and where to go in Ditchling, which was recently named one of the UK’s Top 30 villages.