When the aurora splits the panel and the artist scores it ten
One reindeer, one ridge, one sky scored 10/10 by the artist who made it. Ruby disagreed. Here is what that argument means for your wall.
Sophie — from the journal
Creative Director & Founder at Printasso. Writes on Studio Visits, Collection Notes, How to Hang, Artist Spotlight.
When the ferry’s wake is the only warm thing left
The last ferry leaving Positano, the wake catching the first lamp. One critic called it exemplary. Another said the knife work makes the water the subject.
Rush Hour Reverie: When a Subway Portrait Splits the Panel
Ruby scored it 9. Charlotte scored it 8. One canvas, two verdicts—and the reason the disagreement matters is more interesting than the painting itself.
When the Critics Split on a Flamenco Turn — Isabelle Moreau
Ruby and Charlotte gave it a 9. Valentina gave it an 8 and said why. One of them is right about what you need on your wall.
When One Critic Scores a Harbour Scene Half What the Others Did
Marco Bellini's Barcelona quay divides the panel harder than anything else in the gallery. Ruby and Charlotte see drama. Valentina sees a flaw.
When the city’s last icon loses its colour to the sky
A Routemaster erupting colour against London grey. Two critics gave it their highest mark. One held back. Here's why the disagreement matters.
The argument you had in colour instead of words
Black driven through orange, then dragged back out. Anya Volkov's canvas scored 9/10 twice, but Charlotte saw a problem worth naming.
When the critic who never scores low scores this one low
A Gion lantern street at closing time. Charlotte gave it a nine. Ruby gave it a seven—the lowest mark she has ever given. Both of them are right.
When the critic who scores highest gives it a seven
A Kurashiki canal at dusk scored 9, 8, and 7. The disagreement is the most interesting thing that happened in this gallery all week.
When the Rain Arrives Before You Expect the Reservations
A Kyoto temple garden in spring rain. The panel split seven points on whether familiar ground can still surprise. One critic's reservation tells you exactly w