by James Balston | Nov 27, 2020 | Art, Crystal Palace, Cushions, Exhibitions
In light of current events, there seems to be a distinct lack of Christmas markets to sell my cushions at this year, so a few of us have teamed up to bring you a tier 2 compliant pop-up art event at Free the Gallery on Haynes Lane. Hope to see you there! 
by James Balston | Feb 15, 2020 | Art, Exhibitions
At first glance you might be looking at scrunched up pieces of paper, pieces of a coral reef, alien life forms, eggshell, or pebbles from a beach. But on closer inspection, these are all exquisite ceramic pieces made by Nadine Bell in her studio just down the road... 
by James Balston | Nov 26, 2019 | Christmas, Crystal Palace, Exhibitions
Apparently in the world of finance, there is a theory about ‘cushions’. it’s all about how stock prices bounce back after a fall. You’ll be relieved to hear that the only cushions I deal with are the soft squidgy variety in linen and velvet.... 
by James Balston | Oct 24, 2014 | Architecture, Art, Churches, Exhibitions, Heritage, Pubs, Uncategorized
England’s cathedrals are repositories for some of the country’s greatest artistic treasures. From carving in wood and stone, to the great stained glass windows, painting, embroidery and metalwork, art not only adorns these buildings, it is part of their... 
by James Balston | May 8, 2014 | Artists' Homes, Design, Exhibitions, Homes
I’m lucky enough to live in a flat on the Dulwich Estate. Few housing estates are as well planned, designed, or indeed situated. Mostly built between the 50s and 70s to the designs of Architect, Russell Vernon, it has the good fortune to occupy the wooded hills... 
by James Balston | Apr 16, 2014 | Design, Exhibitions, Lighting, London, Restaurants
I was secretly quite pleased when I arrived at the Shard early one morning for a shoot, in thick fog. I was there to meet lighting designer, Tom Kirk, to shoot some of his creations in the east facing private dining rooms at AquaShard, and I knew that the weather...