Suzanne Cooper studied at the progressive but short-lived Grosvenor School of Modern Art in the mid-1930s. The school was known for its focus on printmaking and Suzanne was taught wood engraving by Iain McNab. Her immense skill and talent are evident in 'Brightlingsea' (1937), an image of the coastal town close to her home town of Frinton. 

There will be an exhibition, lasting only a few days, of work by Suzanne Cooper (1916-92) at the Aldeburgh Gallery from 2nd to 6th July. As most readers will not be able to visit in person, and because she is so interesting, she is our subject on this week's Post. Hers is an all-too-common story of "exceptional talent" and a dazzling career in the 1930s interrupted by WWII followed by a fading from view. 

Hockney carried on working until the last, and his most recent exhibition in this country is still open until 26th August and free to visit. It is a 90m installation of 100 iPad paintings stitched together at the Serpentine North Gallery. It depicts in large-scale, glorious colour a recent year in Normandy, and expresses his belief that simple beauty is worth celebrating. It is the work of an older artist, but is nevertheless uplifting, positive, and joyful.