Behind the Frame: Crafting a Bespoke Cabinet Frame for Quentin Blake
For Sir Quentin Blake's exhibition Good Companions at Bankside Gallery, FRAME London was commissioned to design and produce a bespoke cabinet-style frame that would safely house a collection of original Quentin Blake drawings while allowing them to be viewed, accessed and enjoyed for years to come.
Framing Donna Huddleston's Bernadette at Ortuzar, New York
We were delighted to frame the works for Bernadette, Donna Huddleston's first solo exhibition in the United States, presented by Ortuzar, New York.
Framing an Edition - Partnership Process Explained
Editions offer an opportunity to own a work by a celebrated artist at a more manageable cost. They can also be a meaningful investment, with value that may increase substantially over time.
At Frame London, we are partnered with several leading galleries who produce and sell editions. Through these partnerships, we offer a 20% discount on framing for their editions.
Frame London’s Museum Framing at V&A East’s Opening Exhibition
V&A East Museum Opens with Landmark Exhibition “The Music Is Black: A British Story” — Featuring Frame London’s Signature Museum Framing
Conservation Mounting of Textile Art: Sewing and Presenting Complex Fabric Works
Billie Zangewa: Field of Dreams Installation view: SITE SANTA FE, New Mexico November 17, 2023–February 12, 2024 Photo by Byron Flesher
Framing the Finest Details: Frame London at the V&A’s New Gilbert Gallery
If you need any excuse to visit the Victoria and Albert Museum - look no further. The newly opened Rosalinde and Aurther Gilbert Gallery at the marks a significant moment for lovers of craftsmanship, history, and intricate artistry.
How to Stretch a Canvas
Stretching a canvas is a fundamental process in preparing artwork for display. Whether you are an artist preparing a painting for exhibition, a gallery handling loose canvas works, or a collector restoring a piece, understanding how to stretch canvas properly ensures the artwork remains stable, protected and beautifully presented.
Celebrating Women Artists at Queensbridge Primary School
Last week we had the privilege of stepping out of the workshop and into the classroom. We spent the day at Queensbridge Primary School in Hackney to mark International Women’s Day, talking about women artists — their stories, their styles, and why representation and creativity matter.
Gluck: The Artist and the Frame
In the early 1930s, Gluck made a groundbreaking contribution to art presentation with the invention and patenting of the “Gluck frame.” This innovative design featured three ascending tiers that rose seamlessly from the wall, each smaller than the last. The frame, mount, and painting were unified into a single architectural element, often painted or papered to match the surrounding wall—blurring the boundary between artwork and environment.
FRIEZE 2025 Round Up
A round up for Frame London’s frames on display at Frieze London 2025.
Photo: Installation view, Frieze London, Sadie Coles HQ, Booth D13, The Regent's Park, London, 15-19 October 2025
© The Artist/s. Courtesy the Artist/s and Sadie Coles HQ, London. Photo: Andrea Rossetti
What Is a Print?
A print is an original work of art created by transferring an image from a prepared surface — such as a plate, block, or stone — onto paper. Unlike reproductions, each print is made by hand under the artist’s control, and each impression carries subtle variations that make it unique. We explain print types and how they are made.
The Beauty of Wood: Grain, Character & Craft
While each wood type has recognisable traits, the natural grain is never identical — every length of timbre and every cut, is one of a kind. That’s part of what makes bespoke framing so special: each frame becomes a unique object, shaped by both the woodworker and nature.