As the Covid 19 related lockdown begins to ease in Scotland, our thoughts turn to the future.  At Buro Art, the suggestions raised by World Environment Day make for inspirational reading, but first we take a moment to consider our home and work environments have changed since March 23rd.

Monday May 18th is International Museum Day (IMD), an event designed to raise awareness of the importance of cultural exchange, diversity of culture. 

The last few days have seen a turn in the weather here in Edinburgh and we are beginning to see changes in our local landscape.  Until very recently, you could see through the tracery of trees and branches,

This colorful, yet calm view captures Loch Lomond on a windless day, with stationary sail boats and a single flying bird.  The reflection of Ben Lomond in the loch is crystal clear and the sense of space in the Highlands around feels vast.

Nicolas Le Beuan Benic is a prolific, painter and photographer based in the European Capital of Brussels, with a second studio near Mont Saint Michel, France. Benic's work captures and celebrates everyday beauty that surrounds us in the natural world.  Compositionally, his focus shifts from close up details, to wide open beachscapes with crowds of people.