LWAI Blog

Artists Working in the Art World – July 2020

Speaking from personal experience, I know it’s difficult as a newly graduated fine art student to decide what next step to take in your career. On the one hand there is the strong desire to continue working as a practicing artist, on the other there are bills to pay, a future to plan for, and […]

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LWAI Spotlight: The Registrar – June 2020

The first in a series of LWAI Spotlights on various roles within the Art Industry. This month we look at registrars and the roles they play across galleries and museums, how to become a registrar, and how you can expand your career once you have these skills.

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LWAI is Ten! – May 2020

This month, Lacey West Art International (LWAI) is 10 years old – a momentous occasion that would normally be celebrated amongst myself and my team with prosecco, fun games and silly photos but has instead been put on hold whilst all of our attention has focused on the coronavirus pandemic. The art world has definitely […]

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Advice on Working From Home – April 2020

It’s been over a month now since the LWAI team decided to be responsible and self-isolate while continuing our work from home. It’s hard to say if it feels longer than that or if it feels that time has flown, which seems to be a very common symptom of social distancing.

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Coronavirus & The Art World: An Overview – March 2020

On Monday of this week, Boris Johnson advised the UK to curtail any unnecessary social contact, and recommended working from home except where necessary. This followed similar measures called for by numerous governments around the world, and largely only served to underline the choices made by galleries and arts institutions in London and globally.

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