Devon


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<p>If you&#8217;re looking for contemporary, affordable art then <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emuplops/reels/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Emily Hadley </a>is a great place to start. Based in South Devon, the former primary school teacher has a brilliant eye for spotting Zeitgeisty art, bringing artists and a particular style of joyful, colourful and uplifting art to the masses. Take a trawl around her <a href="https://www.emilyhadley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">online gallery store</a>, and I guarantee you&#8217;ll spot something that would look good in your living room, hall or kitchen, and with prices as little as £30, in your basket!</p>



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<p>It&#8217;s not just Emily&#8217;s art picks we love, it&#8217;s the way she collects and showcases it in her stylish South Devon home and gallery <a href="https://www.emilyhadley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">№13</a> which has featured in mags like <em>Ideal Home </em>and <em>25 Beautiful Homes</em>. Not only can you pick up some up gorgeous art, but you&#8217;re also sure to find inspo on interiors, fashion and lifestyle, as do her 86k+ <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emuplops/reels/">Instagram </a>followers. This month, No13 is one 400 studios and galleries opening up to visitors as part of September&#8217;s Devon Open Studios from 6-21 September. So, with the doors ajar, we thought we&#8217;d push in and ask Emily a few questions first. Educate us, Ms Hadley!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-exeter-phoenix-exeter"><a href="https://exeterphoenix.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Exeter Phoenix</a>, Exeter</h2>



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<p>I’ve been visiting the Phoenix in Exeter for years, taking my own toddlers to wander around art exhibitions, school groups for drama workshops and with friends for live music! It’s open, welcoming and always alive with something new. Set in an historic building on Gandy Street, it has been reimagined as a space where creativity is constant, from independent films in its solar-powered cinema to exhibitions, live music and community festivals. What makes it so special is the atmosphere. There’s no sense of formality here, just an openness that draws people in &#8211; workshops, grassroots projects and big-name acts sitting side by side. It’s a place that feels inclusive and full of possibility, a true reflection of Exeter’s independent, creative spirit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-totnes-cinema-totnes"><a href="https://www.totnescinema.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Totnes Cinema</a>, Totnes </h2>



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<p>Tucked away at the end of a Totnes alley, Totnes Cinema feels more like a hidden gem than a cinema. From leather sofas and velvet chaise longues to a generous bar serving homemade cakes and cocktails, every detail exudes charm. Its thoughtfully curated programme blends independent films, documentaries, vintage classics and the occasional blockbuster, while Jazz Brew Sundays offer the perfect mix of music, film and community spirit. I love it!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-fowlescombe-farm-ugborough"><a href="https://fowlescombe.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fowlescombe Farm</a>, Ugborough</h2>



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<p>A recent opening and a joyful discovery, Fowlescombe sits on the edge of Dartmoor, offering a refined take on rural escape. Here, quiet luxury defines the experience: thoughtful art curation lines the walls, locally sourced food anchors the dining and a programme of complimentary activities ranges from gin botanical foraging and tasting to yoga sessions and coastal excursions. A stay that captures the very best of Devon: idyllic, restorative and super stylish.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-palais-provisions-cornwall"><a href="https://www.palaisprovisions.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Palais Provisions</a>, Cornwall   </h2>



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<p>A new discovery for me, Palais Provisions in St Ives, Cornwall, is a hidden gem that rewards exploration. Housed in a charming period building opposite the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, the two-floor space combines café, bar, vintage shop and art gallery with effortless style. Inside, a perfectly curated playlist sets the tone as you savour homemade gelato or sip a sophisticated cocktail, perhaps one made with their signature fig tonic water. Once you are suitably refreshed you can browse an enticing selection of natural wines, vintage treasures or locally crafted ceramics to take home.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brassica-dorset"><a href="https://brassicarestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brassica</a>, Dorset </h2>



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<p>Somewhere I have wanted to visit for a long time and which I finally made it this summer. Nestled in Beaminster’s market square, Brassica blends Dorset charm with cosmopolitan flair. Inside, bold textiles, contemporary art and vintage ceramics set the scene for Cass Titcombe’s seasonal, ingredient-led dishes, while adjacent Brassica Mercantile offers a curated selection of homeware and local provisions. It’s a destination where impeccable taste, thoughtful design and topnotch food come together effortlessly.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-me-and-east-totnes"><a href="https://meandeast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Me and East</a>, Totnes</h2>



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<p>This charming independent shop in Totnes has recently relocated from the end of the Narrows to a spacious new home at the top of the Butterwalk. Every corner reveals a thoughtfully chosen assortment of handmade ceramics, jewellery, homewares, textiles, clothing, woodwork and beauty products. The shop also showcases stunning handmade wooden furniture and one-of-a-kind vintage pieces, reflecting the skills of Chloe, a trained jeweller and Max, a trained cabinetmaker. It really is a true treasure trove for lovers of craft and design and one of my favourites.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hauser-amp-wirth-somerset"><a href="https://www.hauserwirth.com/locations/10068-hauser-wirth-somerset/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hauser &amp; Wirth</a>, Somerset </h2>



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<p>Tucked into the rolling hills of Bruton, Hauser &amp; Wirth Somerset is one of my favourite cultural destinations. Set within the restored 18th-century Durslade Farm, the gallery combines world-class contemporary exhibitions with a deep sense of place. Beyond its galleries, the site extends into the celebrated Oudolf Field, a perennial landscape designed by Piet Oudolf and Smiljan Radić’s sculptural pavilion. I am a fan of cocktails at Roth Bar (above) and very much enjoy browsing the regional produce and artisan goods at the Durslade Farm Shop. It’s more than an exhibition space: it is a destination where art, architecture, food and landscape converge. Top tip: look out for exhibition opening parties which are free to attend and always a lot of fun.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-drang-gallery-salcombe"><a href="https://thedranggallery.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Drang Gallery</a>, Salcombe </h2>



<p>If you are a fan of contemporary art like I am, you will love The Drang Gallery in Salcombe. I get such a buzz seeing some of the most exciting names in modern art hung in this fairly sleepy seaside town! Favourites of mine that you can see on the walls include Maria Rivans, Dave Buonaguidi and David Shrigley alongside Peter Blake and David Hockney. A real dopamine fix.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-curator-totnes-modbury"><a href="https://thecurator.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Curator</a>, Totnes/Modbury</h2>



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<p>I couldn’t make a round of cultural kicks without including my favourite coffee shop, The Curator in Totnes. On top of delicious Italian food, coffee and wine, it is one of the most relaxed but stylish places I know. I find the interiors ever inspiring (we painted our kitchen the same colour as the woodwork in the Plains Curator) and the art on the walls is also a bit of me! It is the ultimate treat to swing by for a cake and a latte and soak up all the goodness.</p>



<p><strong><em>№13 is open as part of Devon Open Studios 2025 (6-21 Sept).</em></strong> <strong><em>Find out dates and times <a href="https://devonartistnetwork.co.uk/studio/emily-hadley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</em></strong></p>


Art curator Emily Hadley: My cultural kicks

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