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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


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 - Neil Bousfield RE
Neil Bousfield’s 'Coastal Defence' series blends art and activism, highlighting coastal erosion and climate change impacts worldwide.

Rachel Bebb
Jul 9, 20241 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


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
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