Benedict is Vieunite’s Cultural Director and a lecturer at Nottingham Trent University.
“When I have had this conversation with people about saying, oh, you could create that in Photoshop. Well, yes and no. Because in Photoshop you have to design it and… Read More »Why a Vintage Kodak Projector Beats AI
Photographer Guillermina Etchebarne on trading city life for the deep south of Argentina, and using modern technology to archive a fading rural tradition. I recently had the pleasure of catching… Read More »Preserving Patagonian Soul
Photography is ubiquitous. Every smartphone owner has a sophisticated camera in their pocket. More photographs are taken today than in any other period in history. But, overwhelmed with the sheer… Read More »The Subtle Psychology of Family Photos: Six Ways a Digital Canvas Gently Supports Wellbeing
Art as a career often begins when life takes an unexpected turn, and that is profoundly true for artist Jo Vincent. After surviving two massive strokes at age 26, Jo’s… Read More »Beyond Crisis: How Jo Vincent Rebuilt Her Life and Career Through Art
The Royal Pavilion at Brighton is one of Britain’s most unique and eccentric buildings. It looks “like something conjured from a dream or perhaps an extravagant dare.” But what kind… Read More »A Regency Palace of Colour and Sensation
Only rarely do I get to sit down with a craftsman like Trev Clarke. For our latest Vieunite Art in Focus interview, it was a real privilege to spend time… Read More »The Opposite of Abstraction: A Conversation with Trev Clarke
I spend a good chunk of my time online, ogling art. I scroll through museum Instagram feeds, browse institutional databases. I also talk a lot with people who, in a… Read More »From Masterpiece to Dodgy Sausage: What happens when art becomes content?
We are thrilled to announce the latest interview on the Vieunite YouTube channel, a fascinating conversation between our Cultural Director, Dr Benedict Carpenter van Barthold, and the wonderfully talented ArtShine… Read More »From Fan Art to Thriving Career: Meet Vieunite Artist Marta Tesoro
It was a chilly morning in Barnt Green. As I approached Alexander Rhys’ studio, tucked discreetly behind the high street, I was eager to find some creative ‘heat’. The space… Read More »Beyond the Mundane: Alexander Rhys on Art, Sobriety, and the Power of ‘Just Doing It’
The worlds of fine art and commercial advertising might seem miles apart, one focused on creative expression, the other on driving sales. Yet, throughout history, these two spheres have unexpectedly… Read More »When Art Meets Advertising: Exploring How Fine Art Has Shaped Memorable Commercial Campaigns