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12/06/2026

Today I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of David Hockney at the age of 88.
One of the greatest artists of our time, Hockney had a unique gift: he could fill the world with colour, light, energy and joy, and then share that feeling with all of us through his art.

His paintings always seemed to celebrate life itself. Whether it was a swimming pool, a landscape, a friend, his dogs or simply the changing seasons, he reminded us to look more carefully at the beauty around us.

David Hockney was also one of the very first artists I featured on A Spoonful of bit.ly/3YKcC2P so that even the younger ones could get to know him and learn from his creative life.

Looking back at that video today brings back the same sense of wonder and admiration that inspired me to create it in the first place.

So today, rather than sharing a new story, I would simply like to say thank you.

Thank you, David Hockney, for the colours, the light, the curiosity, the humour, and the fun you brought into the world.

I am sure your art will continue to inspire generations to come.

Rest in peace.

Love,
A Spoonful of

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04/06/2026

🎨 A little heads-up for families who love art, stories and creativity...

This month, a major exhibition dedicated to Frida Kahlo is opening at Tate Modern.

"Frida: The Making of an Icon" opens on 25 June 2026 and runs until 3 January 2027. The exhibition will feature more than 30 of Frida's most famous works and explore how she became one of the most recognised artists in the world.

If you're planning to take your children, here's a little suggestion that has always worked well for me: spark their curiosity before you go.

Children often enjoy exhibitions much more when they already know something about the artist's life, challenges, dreams and inspirations. Suddenly the paintings are no longer just pictures on a wall, they become part of a story they already care about.

That's actually one of the reasons why I started A Spoonful of Art.

And this exhibition feels especially meaningful to me because Frida Kahlo was the very first artist I featured on the channel. 🌺

Before visiting Tate Modern, why not spend a few minutes watching her story together bit.ly/3TskymK ? It can help children recognise some of the paintings, understand the symbols and colours, and stay engaged throughout the visit.

Then, when they stand in front of the real artworks, they'll be able to say:

"I know that story!"

Those are often the moments that make art come alive.

So if you're looking for a family day out this summer, I highly recommend putting the Frida exhibition on your list. A little preparation beforehand can transform a museum visit into a memorable adventure of discovery and creativity.

✨ Get inspired and Be creative.
Love,
A Spoonful of

P.S. If you do go, I'd love to hear what artwork your children connect with the most! 🌺🎨

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01/06/2026

Today we remember Marilyn Monroe, who would have turned 100 years old.

More than a movie star, Marilyn became one of the most recognizable faces in history. Her image, smile, and personality inspired generations of artists, photographers, filmmakers, and dreamers around the world.

One of those artists was Andy Warhol. After her passing, Warhol transformed one of Marilyn's portrait into some of the most famous artworks ever created, using bright colours and repeated images to explore fame, beauty, and celebrity culture. His Marilyn paintings became symbols of the Pop Art movement and helped make her image immortal.

🎨 It's fascinating to think that a single person could inspire so much creativity long after their lifetime.

If you'd like to discover more about the artist who turned Marilyn into a Pop Art icon, have a look at my video about Andy Warhol.
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✨ Get inspired and Be creative.

Love,
A Spoonful of

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29/05/2026

What if a difficult moment in your life unexpectedly led you to discover your greatest passion?

Most people know J.M.W. Turner as the master of light, storms and dramatic seascapes. What many don't know is that his lifelong fascination with the sea may have begun during a challenging period in his childhood.

When Turner's mother became seriously ill, his father sent him from London to stay with relatives in the seaside town of Margate. There, he fell in love with the sea, the changing skies and the extraordinary play of light.

But there is another part of the story that I love.

Turner would send his drawings and paintings back to London, where his father, a barber, proudly displayed them in the shop window. Customers stopped to look. Some even bought them.

Sometimes all it takes is one person who believes in you.

A difficult chapter helped Turner discover his passion. A supportive father helped others discover his talent.

I recently created a short video telling Turner's story and the lesson we can learn from it.

🎨 Watch the full story below.
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And remember:

Not every setback closes a door. Sometimes it quietly opens one.

Get inspired and Be creative

Love,
A Spoonful of

26/05/2026

One thing I have noticed while exploring the lives of Vincent van Gogh, Edvard Munch and Yayoi Kusama is how deeply art became connected to their emotional lives.

All three used creativity to express feelings, fears, loneliness and inner struggles that were often difficult to put into words. Art became part of how they understood themselves and the world around them.

But I also think there is another important and deeply human lesson in their stories.

At certain moments, their emotions became too overwhelming, and they chose to seek help. They entered clinics voluntarily, while continuing to create and paint throughout those periods.

I find that incredibly powerful because it reminds us that creativity can help us express ourselves and support us emotionally, but also that asking for help when needed is important too.

And perhaps that is one of the beautiful things about art:
it can help people feel understood, connected and less alone ✨

I recently explored these stories through my video about Edvard Munch for children and young teenagers on my YouTube channel, where I also share the lives and works of other remarkable artists 🎨

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Get inspired. Be creative ✨

Love,
A Spoonful Of

Who was Edvard Munch and why did he paint The Scream?In this art ...

21/05/2026

Some artists painted what they saw.

Edvard Munch painted what they felt.
Fear.
Loneliness.
Love.
Anxiety.
Memory.

While creating this new video, I realised how deeply human Munch’s work still feels today. More than a century later, people continue to recognise parts of themselves in his paintings because the emotions and struggles he explored are still part of the human experience.

Behind The Scream was not only an artist, but a person trying to express grief, fear and the complexity of being human through art.

The new video is now live 🎨 bit.ly/4uAfE7l

Get inspired. Be creative ✨
Love,
A Spoonful Of

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19/05/2026

19/05/2026

I went around today to see the floral creations for this year’s Chelsea Flower Show theme: Out of This World ✨

The streets and shop fronts have been transformed into a spectacular floral space adventure, with more than 140 breathtaking displays featuring UFOs, moons, dragons, constellations and giant planets made entirely from flowers and plants.

If you are in London, I truly recommend taking the time to walk around and see them.

I am always fascinated by the creativity, imagination and incredible skill behind these floral sculptures. There is something magical about seeing nature transformed into art on such a large scale.

And honestly, I think it is a wonderful thing to experience with children too.

Let them take photos.
Let them guess what the sculptures represent before revealing the answer.
Ask them what they would create themselves.

Who knows… maybe one of them will go home inspired to draw, paint or invent something they saw during the day 🎨

All these flowers also reminded me of the beauty of spring and nature itself : colour, growth, imagination and creativity everywhere around us.

Get inspired. Be creative ✨

Love,
A Spoonful of

16/05/2026

I’ve been spending the last few days putting together my next video, this time on Edvard Munch and the more I read about his life, the more human his paintings begin to feel.

Behind the famous images was someone struggling with grief, illness, fear, love and isolation for most of his life. Painting became more than art for him. It became a way to release emotion, almost a way to stay afloat.

What I find fascinating is that even over a century later, people still recognise themselves in his work.

🎥 New video coming soon! Stay tuned.

Get inspired. Be creative. 🎨
Love,
A Spoonful of

15/05/2026

Seeing the Photo London exhibition made me reflect on something.

When people walk through photography or art exhibitions, you can sometimes sense a certain scepticism in the room. A look that quietly asks: Why is this considered art?
Why did the artist make this?
Why has this work become so famous?

And honestly, I understand that reaction.

But I also realised… I like that feeling.

I like not fully understanding a work at first.
I like the struggle that comes with it : the guessing, the questioning, the quiet effort of trying to see what the artist saw.

Sometimes a photograph only becomes meaningful after reading about the artist, their story, or the idea behind the image. And somehow, that process makes the experience richer, not weaker.

What surprised me most, though, was the emotional effect of the exhibition itself.

I didn’t arrive in the best emotional state. But being surrounded by so many different ways of seeing the world : colourful, meditative, provocative, poetic, extravagant, genuinely made me feel better.

There was something comforting about walking through rooms filled with human perception and imagination.
Every artist expressing the world in their own way.
Every work quietly saying: this is how I see things, how I feel them.

And while walking through the exhibition, I realised this is also one of the reasons why I created my YouTube channel for children. bit.ly/3X3h8H9

I want kids to stay creative.
To stay inquisitive.
To keep asking questions.
To understand the huge emotional power that lies in art.

Children often have the most imaginative minds because they have not yet lost that sense of wonder and wild imagination that adulthood sometimes slowly quietens.

Art teaches that there is not always a single right or wrong answer. It becomes a space where people can express emotions, perceptions, memories, fears, beauty, confusion. Their own way of seeing the world.

And sometimes, through someone else’s work, people reconnect with parts of themselves they had forgotten.
Or simply feel understood, comforted, or inspired.

Maybe that is one of the most beautiful things about art:
not that everyone sees the same thing, but that everyone sees differently.✨

Get inspired and Be creative
Love,
A Spoonful of