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186 Dover Road
April 16th - 26th 2026 We visited Dover Road for a highly anticipated collaboration between Ceri, Millie and Ida. Between them they have a huge amount of experience in the art and design worlds. Resulting in an extremely thoughtfully put together selection of artworks, objects and homewares. Q&A What brought you guys together on this show? Mutual admiration, we love what each other do. We realised we get on well and felt doing something together would be fun and exciting! Ho

Robert Buchanan
Apr 241 min read


Behind The Art: Oliver Okolo
There’s something striking about the way Oliver Okolo talks about painting. Not as a job. Not even as a passion, in the traditional sense. But as a place. A place where everything else quiets down. Born in rural Nigeria in 1992, Oliver’s story doesn’t begin in a studio, it begins in imagination. As a child, he dreamt of becoming both a basketball player and an artist, merging the two by drawing comic books of himself as the star. Even then, the instinct was there.To create.

Robert Buchanan
Apr 73 min read


Art That Moves With the Light: Helix One, Amsterdam for AstraZeneca
Our First International Project As 2025 came to a close, we found ourselves packing our bags for Amsterdam to complete something truly special, our final project of the year and our very first international commission. Working alongside Ekho Design Studio on The Hive project at Helix One, this brief felt exciting from the very beginning. The building itself is bold, contemporary and full of energy, and the vision was clear: to commission artwork that felt deeply connected to

Robert Buchanan
Jan 52 min read


Inside the Studio: Exploring Light & Architecture with Lisette Schumacher
We travelled to the Netherlands to meet Amsterdam-based artist Lisette Schumacher, as part of our latest project at Buchanan Art. Meeting the Artist: A Visit to Amsterdam Whenever possible, we love to champion artists who are local to the project. There’s something invaluable about working with creatives who have a lived connection to place, light and atmosphere. For this commission, collaborating with a Netherlands-based artist was essential to the brief, and from our very f

Robert Buchanan
Dec 16, 20252 min read


Gilbanks at Five St Philips, Birmingham
We’re so excited to share that following the success of our first collaboration with Gilbanks, we’re now working together on a second project, this time in Birmingham. Set in the heart of Birmingham’s prestigious Colmore Row district, Five St Philips overlooks the picturesque Cathedral Square. This beautifully restored building has been thoughtfully renovated to create sustainable, wellbeing-focused workspaces designed to inspire productivity, creativity, and connection. Feat

Robert Buchanan
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Bringing the vision to life, at No.1 St Michael's Street, Gilbanks Manchester
CGI No.1 St Michael's Gilbanks We’re beyond thrilled to announce that No.1 St Michael’s , Manchester’s newest and most forward-thinking...

Robert Buchanan
Sep 24, 20252 min read


Artist Spotlight: Mark Millsted for Gilbanks
As part of our ongoing collaboration with Gilbanks, Buchanan Art is proud to present three large-scale works by British artist Mark...

Robert Buchanan
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Elevating Hotel Experiences Through Art And Design
At Buchanan Art, we believe that art has the power to transform not just spaces, but experiences. That’s why we specialise in connecting...

Robert Buchanan
Apr 14, 20252 min read


Buchanan Art x Gilbanks: Original Artwork for No.1 St Michael’s
We’re excited to announce that Buchanan Art has been selected to provide original artworks for the communal spaces at Gilbanks No.1 St...

Robert Buchanan
Mar 26, 20251 min read


Buchanan Art x Voco Clifton Hotel: A Celebration of Local Creativity
Buchanan Art is thrilled to unveil our latest project—a collaboration with the newly refurbished Voco Clifton Hotel in our hometown of...

Robert Buchanan
Mar 3, 20252 min read
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