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gevoel, niet
een galerie.
Kies een stemming en de kamer zelf antwoordt — het licht koelt of warmt op, de sfeer verandert van tempo, en alleen de werken die dat gevoel belichamen, treden naar voren uit de duisternis. De rest verdwijnt in de schaduw.
Arthur Gaskin
Arthur Joseph Gaskin: A Birmingham Artisan Embraced by Myth and Craft Arthur Joseph Gaskin (1862 – 1928) stands as a pivotal figure in the Birmingham Group of artist-craftsmen, an influential collective dedicated to elevating decorative arts through the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement. Born in Birmingham’s Lee Bank district—the son of a decorator—Gaskin's upbringing instilled within him a profound appreciation for craftsmans
hip and artistic expression rooted in tradition. His formative years at Wolverhampton Grammar School followed by his return to Birmingham solidified his connection to the burgeoning creative landscape of Victorian Britain. Early Artistic Training: Gaskin’s formal education commenced at the Birmingham School of Art under Edward R. Taylor, where he honed his skills in illustration and design. Notably, he befriended Joseph Southall, w…