TOAST Magazine

Arts & Culture

Exploring the art world through the eyes of curators, artists, photographers and architects. Visits to studios, galleries, museums and homes.
Monthly Happenings | September

Welcome the season with a variety of events, from an exhibition of our 2026 New Makers to an exploration of land and sea.

1 day ago
Transforming Threads

Hudson Valley-based artist Kat Howard on her work and an installation for TOAST.

3 days ago
Marking the Turn

Rohan Ayinde and Tayo Rapoport on friendship, return and a film made in Norfolk.

18 days ago
Monthly Happenings | August

Five cultural events, from an exhibition reflecting on Notting Hill Carnival to a showcase of contemporary craft.

1 month ago
Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Welcoming the arrival of summer in Falmouth with Morris side, The WAD.

3 months ago
A Solstice Gathering with Zakia Sewell

Marking the season with rituals and performances in Phoenix Garden, London.

3 months ago
A Curator’s View | Alexandra Gerstein

The Courtauld curator on the exploration of colour in sculptor Barbara Hepworth's oeuvre.

3 months ago
Elevating Craft

TF Chan, editor and director of Collect, on challenging misconceptions and bolstering modern makers.

4 months ago
A Shared Table | Creative Responses

Presenting the winners of our social media competition inspired by our seasonal concept, A Shared Table.

4 months ago
Monthly Happenings | May

Five events to inspire you this month, from an exhibition of clay vessels to a mixed arts festival.

4 months ago
Monthly Happenings | April

Five events to brighten the month ahead, from a farm-to-table feast to a quilting exhibition.

6 months ago
Monthly Happenings | March

Four events to mark the beginning of a new season, from a Palestinian embroidery display to a foraging expedition.

7 months ago
Monthly Happenings | February

Five inspiring events to lead us into spring, from an exhibition of a modern Welsh artist to a small-town literature festival.

8 months ago
Monthly Happenings | January

Five inspiring events to start the year, from a plant portraiture exhibition to a folk music performance.

9 months ago
Looking Back | A TOAST Festive Market

We reflect on the three-day event celebrating creativity and craftsmanship.

9 months ago
Spontaneous Currents

Jazz bassist Joel Grip on the art of improvisation and the interplay between music and dance.

9 months ago
Objects of Significance | Ruth Guilding

The design writer and historian on five precious objects and the meaning behind them. 

9 months ago
Choral Kinship

Musical trio Woom on finding harmony and improvising melodies for their new EP, To Slow You.

10 months ago
A Curator's View | Lauren Shooster

Gallery owner Lauren Shooster on curating a library of objects and fostering curiosity in Sag Harbor, New York.

11 months ago
Everyday Alchemy

Artist Rebecca Cox on layering colour, texture and memory, and creating the artworks for our Festive Prize Draw.  

11 months ago
Colour Beneath the Earth

Jonathan and Wilf Wright on preserving heritage, art and colour at Clearwell Caves.

11 months ago
Tuning In

Musician Alice Boyd on creating an immersive soundscape for our seasonal concept, The Curious Mind.

11 months ago
Uncovering Craft

Art historian James Fox on preserving craft, returning to childhood creativity, and his new book, Craftland.

1 year ago
The Curious Mind | Art Study

Presenting the winners of our competition, in which we invited your creative responses to our seasonal concept, The Curious Mind.

1 year ago