It is often said that, given the right frame and correct lighting, almost anything can become wall art: scarves, letters, dried flowers, doodles. All it takes is a little bravery and a good frame. But where does one start when curating art? These online platforms offer modern pieces at affordable prices, whether looking for original works, graphic prints or a rare vintage treasure.

Roch Jade Robb

Radiant Pulse. Image: Roch Jade Robb

Louvre Luminescence. Image: Roch Jade Robb

Born and raised in South London, Roch Jade Robb is a digital fine artist whose work is rooted in emotion, identity, and imagination. On a mission to create pieces that are timeless, not trendy, Robb’s raison d’être is creating one-of-a-kind artworks that speak to the viewer. Robb says: “Across all my collections, I think there’s one common thread and that’s intention. Every piece is built to connect. Not just visually, but emotionally. Whether it’s a quiet reminder of your strength, a bold declaration of your power, or a shared desire to travel and explore all the wonders the world has to offer, I want people to live with art that makes them feel seen.”

The result? A number of carefully-curated collections that are hyper-personal and emotive. Future Roots: An Ode to Afro and Beyond was designed to honour the strength, complexity, and brilliance of Afro-heritage through a new lens, while Prismatic Marvels of the World pays homage to iconic global landmarks, from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Eiffel Tower, through a plethora of geometric shapes and colour. For those who prefer something simple but no less impactful, look no further than With Monochrome Masterpieces: Skylines of the World, where Robb plays with black, white, and shadow. Earlier this year, Robb also launched A Private Collector’s Guide, enabling collectors to get their hands on original pieces via a personalised experience including a private consultation, bespoke commission and secure delivery. 

Visit rochjaderobb.co.uk

Pullman Editions

Pullman Editions specialises in decorative, original artwork inspired by the Art Deco era. Drawing on the golden age of exploration and travel, posters feature classic cars and winter sports, against glamorous backdrops ranging from Tuscany and Monte Carlo to Courchevel and Verbier. There are also settings closer to home, including Hampton Court Palace, Annabel’s and the Scottish Highlands. Posters are printed on 100 per cent cotton fine art paper and designs are strictly limited to a run of 280, making each one an instant collector’s item.

Visit pullmaneditions.com

1stDibs

An evening scrolling through 1stDibs – a global online marketplace for luxury antiques and collectibles – is an evening well spent. Dealers from New York to London showcase furniture, lighting, fine jewellery, watches and handbags in curated weekly drops that are available to buy online. While prices regularly hit six digits, vintage posters are more reasonable, starting from around £200. Pick up original film memorabilia, art exhibition prints and Art Deco sport and travel visuals. Vintage posters also hold their value, meaning you can easily sell on and switch up your walls in years to come.

Visit 1stdibs.co.uk

Partnership Editions

Partnership Editions is an online gallery space that specialises in affordable, contemporary art, starting from £135 up to around £12,000. The platform, founded by Georgia Spray in 2017 after she cut her teeth at Christie's and working for dealer Ivor Braka, was born out of a desire to make art accessible to all. Today, the brand boasts a roster of more than 80 emerging artists, and is renowned for championing female creatives. No stranger to hosting online exhibitions and physical pop-ups, the small but mighty women-led team at Partnership Editions works out of Hackney and is always at hand if you need any art advice. 

Visit partnershipeditions.com

Collagerie

Another website we regularly lose hours to is Collagerie, launched by ex-Vogue editors Lucinda Chambers and Serena Hood. The website has become a byword for good taste, featuring a covetable selection of fashion, beauty and lifestyle finds from both big names and lesser-known labels, alongside a smattering of clever high street buys. A joyful edit of prints, posters and tapestries reflect the website’s penchant for richly coloured patterns and textures and range in price – from a black-and-white photograph of Audrey Hepburn and Mel Ferrer playing tennis by Art Photo Limited (£109) to a set of four fine-art prints by Véronique Villaret (£490). 

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Hôtel Magique

Fancy making your living room look like it’s straight out of a hotel? That’s exactly what Bali-based Dutch creative Milou Neelen wanted to create when she created Hôtel Magique. Today, every design starts and ends with the fictional hotel, with the online gallery and shop  curating art and products “that serve as daily reminders that magic is all around”. Produced in limited runs, graphic artwork features bold typography and distinctive lines in sunny colour palettes, designed to evoke memories of happy holidays gone by. Don’t miss exclusive collaborations with the likes of bedding brand Bonsoirs and Mallorca-based Hotel BonSol for limited-edition pieces. 

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Tuft Luck

Former model Kara Rose Marshall launched Tuft Luck in 2021 and within a few short months, her handcrafted rug art caught the eye of fashion houses and interior designers alike, as well as musicians Miles Kane and Jamie Hince. Imaginative, playful designs are inspired by old western films, Seventies pop culture and vintage pornography and feature galloping horses, wanton women, cowboys, stirrups, stars and desert palms.

Visit tuftluck.co.uk

Cave Things

Cave Things is a retail venture by rock 'n' roll musician and artist Nick Cave, featuring a selection of original artworks and offbeat curios, including lyric sheets and prints. The evolving roster of products also includes books, T-shirts, wallpaper, ceramics and signed polaroids. There is an intimacy and slight melancholy to the line, which is typical of Cave, as well as a hearty dash of wit and mischief.

Visit cavethings.com

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