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At the Root of Healing: Soil, Art and the Soul
The authors explain how the arts are being used to help people recovering from strokes and traumatic brain injuries, and those who have mental health concerns, dementia, Parkinson’s and PTSD. Magsamen and Ross “believe evidence-based arts interventions and cures will be embedded in healthcare and education. All young people will have access to the arts and aesthetic experiences, to build healthy brains for lifelong learning.”

Rachel Bebb
May 283 min read


A Poetry of Mysteries: An Evening on Art & Nature as Healers
Join me for an evening of spoken word, demonstration and conversation on the healing intersections of art and nature on Saturday 14 June with Tracey Sheppard FGE and Syreeta Challinger and Rob Mackenzie.

Rachel Bebb
Apr 302 min read


Guest Blog: The Healing Power of Nature by Syreeta Challinger
Rob's work is a testament to the quietly powerful influence of nature on the human spirit, inviting viewers to pause, reflect and embrace the transformative energy that surrounds us. The healing reminder that nature claims space regardless of whether we build on it or tear it down; the roots will always take hold and thrive no matter the conditions. In fact, in spite of the conditions.

Syreeta Challinger
Apr 294 min read


Summer Exhibition 2025: 'Listen To The Quiet'
RBC's summer exhibition ‘Listen to the Quiet’ opens on 17 May 25 and is inspired by Harrison Ford's plea for us to protect the natural world

Rachel Bebb
Jan 272 min read


Inspiring environmental change: art and learning
Works of art created with nature in mind can inspire us to help protect natural beauty in its many forms.

Rachel Bebb
Jul 25, 20242 min read


Eye on the Artist - Merlyn Chesterman RE
Contemporary woodcuts by Merlyn Chesterman have an immediate and profound impact on visitors. Many of us love the ocean and feel its pull.

Rachel Bebb
Jul 17, 20242 min read


Eye on the Artist - Rebecca Newnham FRSS
A renowned artist, Rebecca captures light and movement in her dynamic sculptures and innovative glass panels, paying minute attention to de

Rachel Bebb
Jun 26, 20242 min read


World Ocean Day event - a sold-out success!
The success of the sold-out event at Rachel Bebb Contemporary on World Ocean Day demonstrated the growing interest in art with something imp

Rachel Bebb
Jun 25, 20242 min read


World Ocean Day event at RBC with glassmakers Roberta Mason & Neil Wilkin
World Ocean Day at RBC with glassmakers Roberta Mason and Neil Wilkin, Project Seagrass and Chair of The Environment Agency

Rachel Bebb
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Summer exhibition - Our Ocean
Opening on Saturday 11 May, Our Ocean at RBC will show work by artists interpreting their thoughts about the beauty of our oceans, whilst...

Rachel Bebb
Feb 6, 20243 min read


Winter walking and art inspired by nature
Winter has arrived. December is a time for Christmas cheer, family and friends, and perhaps reflection as the year draws to a close

Rachel Bebb
Dec 13, 20231 min read


The Book of Vanishing Species by Beatrice Forshall
RBC exhibitor Beatrice Forshall has published a compilation of stories, illustrations and engravings of 69 species at threat of...

Rachel Bebb
Oct 11, 20232 min read


Autumn Exhibition: 'Transfigured'
RBC's autumn exhibition, 'Transfigured', opens Saturday 7 October

Rachel Bebb
Sep 5, 20232 min read


Plant a tree in ’23!
Sculpture, original prints and letter carving in Leaning into the Light call out to us to think about the value and beauty of trees.

Rachel Bebb
Jun 6, 20232 min read


Guest blog - Roberta Mason
Roberta Mason - Porifera (blown glass, photo Matt Booth) When I was asked by Rachel Bebb to write a guest blog, I felt honoured, excited...

Roberta Mason
Apr 25, 20233 min read


Spring Exhibition 2023 - Leaning into the Light
Opening on 12 May, Leaning into the Light at Rachel Bebb Contemporary will show work by artists interpreting their thoughts about trees,...

Rachel Bebb
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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