Spontaneous trips and new horizons: why life is more

For photographer Charlotte Patmore and visual artist and designer Daniel Dzonu Clarke, having a National Art Pass opened a whole new world of creativity

Imagine that a benevolent art-loving fairy godmother grants you free entry to hundreds of museums, galleries and historic houses across the UK. How would you make the most of her gift?

For Charlotte Patmore, a photographer who has toured the world shooting musicians for album covers and magazines, having a National Art Pass (which really exists – no fairy godmother necessary) has inspired her to engage with art much more frequently than ever before. What’s more, impromptu gallery visits with friends are just as feasible as embarking on planned solo visits.