John Stezaker, known for his photographic collages constructed from found images, has turned curator for ‘Turning to See: From Van Dyck to Lucian Freud’ at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. Anneka French talks to the artist about his new departure, how he selected works for the show, and where his own art fits in.
One of my aims for this research trip has been to explore the kinds of residency models available here in LA, and to look at what opportunities there may be for UK based artists to come and spend some time […]
This is a painting by my father, José García Lora, painted eleven years into his life-long exile from Spain, due to the Spanish Civil War. My father died in 1989, and it is one of the most precious objects I […]
My Experience and journey through post degree show life.
At the end of last week’s ‘cultural policy’ meeting I was introduced to Enköping’s new Cultural Development Worker – Klas. He is also an artist, and is also looking for a studio! We had a quick chat about how important […]
Following a busy weekend of degree show openings across the country, we take a look at some of the highlights from our ongoing a-n Instagram takeovers, with images posted from Liverpool, Nottingham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Brighton, Falmouth and Loughborough.
With each week into the residency at Kala art Institute, we became a part of the community of local and international printmakers working there. I have taken part in various artists’ residencies in the past ten years, and find the […]
I have been putting together and framing the work for the Open Studios coming up, the work is framed, the statement written, the lists are being done, the publicity is to be picked up on Wednesday and distributed. And to […]
This week’s selection includes painting in Edinburgh, digital images in Portsmouth, and sculpture in Yorkshire.
Bill Viola has a reputation as one of the pioneers of video art. Not only has he been making work since the 1970s, but he is one of the few who have managed to cross over into the mainstream imaginary, […]
This week’s selection includes a sensitive exploration of mental health in Nottingham, an exhibition of Belgium-based artists in Manchester, and in Edinburgh an overview of Scottish art since the end of the second world war.
Things happen when you take a risk. This much I’ve learned in the past few days, on exhibiting my work, Uncertain Weather System in Place, for the Magdalen Road Studios group show – Dis Locate. And I’m so glad I […]
A quick synopsis of what has been keeping me busy in May: Being Tim’s assistant: costumes for a new (Swedish language) version of Hedwig and the Angry Inch, and three kits each consisting two mascot costumes for a holiday company […]
I’m on the ferry from Macau to HK, which takes about an hour. I said goodbye to Craig and Isobel. Isobel has been helping me to plan my route across Mainland China. I don’t want to see all the typical […]
The photographic artist Wolfgang Tillmans has created a series of posters against Brexit and highlighting what he believes are the humanitarian and democratic benefits of the UK remaining within the European Union.
Ott Metusala is a graphic designer who moved to Amsterdam from Estonia to study Graphic Design at the Gerrit Rietveld Acadamie where he met Pieter Verbeke and Elisabeth Klement. Pieter is a librarian and Elisabeth is a graphic designer. Together, […]
Siobhan Davies Dance has announced Hepworth Wakefield director of programme Lauren A Wright as its new programme director.
The Office for Art, Design and Technology is a new two-year programme of residencies, events, exhibitions and professional development for new and more established artists with digital practices. Anneka French talks to the artist leading the programme as well as artists and mentors involved in Post-Modern Plant Life 2, the recently completed first stage of the initiative.
Early days in the print studio at KALA were all about familiarising myself with the lovely staff members, observing how the studio works and getting to know some of the fellow artists in residence and printmakers that use KALA regularly […]
Filmmaker receives £10,000 grant to cover studio rent at Acme studios for one year.
Five projects from a-n members, selected from our busy Events section, take us to Hull, Langport, Leigh on Sea, London and Spalding.
Visiting an artist studio is always a privilege – in fact I think that of any workspace, whatever the context. The attention I give to work and workspaces comes from an extended fascination with how we spend much of our […]
Hurrah! I’ve downloaded the logo and created the bank account. Online and hard copy forms have been sent. We’re official and our work can begin. Thank you Arts Council England! I’m debating setting up a separate blog here on a-n […]
For the latest in her series of columns on artists’ books, Sarah Bodman looks at the work of Newcastle-based artist Theresa Easton whose new series of books was created at a Victorian era letterpress printing works in Scotland.
