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Rose Balston, art historian

About Rose

Rose Balston is a London- and Dubai-based art historian, speaker, guide and TV presenter. She is the founding director of ArtscapesUK, a London-based cultural experiences company.

Storytelling is at the heart of all Rose does, and her natural communication skills have led her to become a globally recognised communicator on art and culture. Breaking down boundaries between art and audiences, and stripping away stuffy academic language and pretentious ‘art-speak’, Rose aims to demystify art for everyone.

She inspires with her passionate delivery, her richly descriptive stories of the past and present and her boundless admiration for the people who have made our planet a more extraordinary place.

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Rose’s clients include

Rose’s clients include

Our business development presentations which have been led by Rose over the years have been the most successful we have hosted in terms of client engagement and feedback. Keep up the great work!
B.B., Partner, Winston & Strawn
Rose I was captivated. What a fantastic presenter you are. This was a cause celebre and so much the better for your passion.
J.R., C.E.O, Uniper Energy
We were inspired to levels of wonder!
M.H., Editor Country Life Magazine
Rose is an exceptional art historian and presenter, who brings art to life through her vivid and eloquent use of language as she weaves a fascinating tale and encourages the audience to look through a different lens. Her presentations are exciting, thought-provoking and inspiring. They are always a fantastic success.
C.McD., Partner, Hadef&Partners
Thank you for an incredibly enlightening and entertaining evening. I am not surprised the response has been overwhelming – Rose, your passion and command of your subject was something to behold.
J.D., M.D, Alvarez & Marshal
I want to thank you for reminding me how art can give us the kind of relief we need….hearing your words and how you described the art and the context the art developed in, deeply touched me….
D.S., C.E.O, Ahead of the Curve
Rose Balston is the best tour guide I have ever encountered- interesting, inspiring, passionate about her subject, and extremely well-versed in the history of art and architecture of London
E.G., Senior Associate, Korn Ferry
Rose has an infectious passion for her subject, and with a remarkable ability to relate to her audience, she helps make the past immediate and relevant
B.W., Head of History of Art, Westminster School for Boys
You seemed to effortlessly combine historical fact, the history of the collection with your detailed art historian’s eye. You spoke with passion and fluidity and your enthusiasm was infectious … I know we were all enthralled!
A.H., King’s School Canterbury Parents Event at the Wallace Collection
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Contact and Newsletter

For speaking engagements, tour enquiries and other information, please email Rose on: rose@rosebalston.com. 

By joining Rose’s newsletter you will receive invitations to sign up to her public on-the-ground tours and online talks. In due course Rose will run a podcast. All information will be released through the newsletter. 

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