An Art Lover’s Gift Guide to Christmas 2024

With the festive season well underway, it's time to start thinking about the perfect gift for the art lovers in your life. Whether they're seasoned collectors, budding artists, or simply passionate about all things creative, this guide is packed with thoughtful and inspired ideas to make their Christmas unforgettable.

For Mum:  

Handpainted lampshades by Bloomsbury Revisited at The Courtauld, £110

Hand-painted design by Jane McCall of Bloomsbury Revisited, created at her Sussex studio and then printed in the UK.

https://shop.courtauld.ac.uk/products/tulips-small-lampshade?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=931976e4f&pr_rec_pid=7939381395681&pr_ref_pid=8575479611617&pr_seq=uniform

For Dad:

Tim Ellis, Retro Racers, prices vary

With a vision to encapsulate the essence of historic prototypes through stylized designs, artist Tim Ellis set out to evoke a sense of nostalgia and admiration for the iconic eras of motor history. Each meticulously crafted Retro Racer serves as a testament to the allure and allure of bygone periods, paying homage to the timeless designs that shaped the automotive world.

https://retro-racers.com/shop

For the gallery regular:

A Practice for Everyday Life - House of Voltaire Tote Bag, £20

A silkscreen printed tote bag designed by A Practice for Everyday Life, exclusive to House of Voltaire

https://houseofvoltaire.org/products/house-of-voltaire-tote/

For the academic:

Frank Auerbach (2022 revised edition) by William Feaver, prices vary

In honour of the late Frank Auerbach…

The most comprehensive monograph to date on one of the preeminent artists of our age, widely admired for his vivid, impulsive depictions of the world around him.

For the joker:

Sarah Lucas Tits in Space grey t-shirt, Tate, £15

Grey Tits in Space t-shirt featuring details from Sarah Lucas’s incredible Tits in Space, 2000, exactly where you’d expect them to be.

https://shop.tate.org.uk/sarah-lucas-tits-in-space-grey-t-shirt/g1341.html

For a colourful Christmas:

Christmas by Michael Craig-Martin, Christmas Card Pack of 10, RA, £9.95

Designed and produced exclusively for the RA Shop, this Christmas card set features Michael Craig-Martin RA's Christmas artwork.

https://shop.royalacademy.org.uk/michael-craig-martin-christmas-cards?refSrc=64939&nosto=nosto-also-bought

For the crafty one:

Collage Maker, The Hayward Gallery, £40

The Collage Maker allows you to create your own collage masterpieces in the blink of an eye. With 55 ready-made, high-quality paper shapes in a beautiful palette, the possibilities are endless. Whether you do this creative activity alone or in the company of friends, the end result is a timeless piece of art that can hang on your walls at home forever.

https://shop.southbankcentre.co.uk/collections/new-in/products/collage-maker

For the design lover:

Juicy Salif, designed by Phillipe Starck by Alessi, £80

An icon of industrial design.

https://uk.alessi.com/products/juicy-salif-citrus-squeezer

For the collector:

The Guerrilla Girls, Dearest Art Collector Handkerchief, £22

Handkerchief embroidered with the notorious Guerrilla Girls' work, Dearest Art Collector… it speaks for itself.

https://houseofvoltaire.org/products/dear-art-collector/