Blog Articles

Painter Lala Drona reflects on Caracas, a triptych made in response to the January 2026 US intervention in Venezuela, and what it means to be made of both countries.

A firsthand look at preparing for the RCA MA Painting degree show. Installation chaos, curation, art world feedback, and what you actually learn.

Discover Little Miss Perfect by Lala Drona, a painting that exposes the emptiness behind perfection through feminist and psychoanalytic theory.

Discover Madame Sidewalk by Lala Drona, a contemporary painting that explores the collision of body and city through feminist and political theory.

Discover five essential books that explore the theory and practice of expanded painting. From Krauss to Graw, these texts provide critical insight into how painting continues to evolve beyond the frame.

Explore the key Paris Rentrée 2025 exhibitions ahead of Paris Art Basel: material painting, retrospectives, sculpture-painting crossovers, and emerging canon moments.

A firsthand review of the RCA MA Painting programme from a 2025 graduate—what to expect, how it's structured, and how to make the most of the year.

Explore Fantastical B****, a final RCA painting that redefines expanded painting through Deleuze and Guattari’s theory of desire and partial objects.

Embracing Spontaneity, Mark-Making, and the Raw Power of Paint in Contemporary Practice

This post focuses on texture and sensation in painting, appealing to artists and creatives who are exploring new techniques and personal growth in their practice. The use of thick paint, organic forms, and inspiration from both personal experience and external influences creates a compelling narrative for artists seeking to deepen their process.

Discover how personal experiences with unilateral breast agenesis and reconstructive surgery inspired my exploration of collage and assembly in both traditional and digital art forms.