Throughout the 2014 degree show period a-n News covered a portion of degree shows. In some cases these were shorter versions of Twitter visits made to each show, some were first hand responses, others more investigative in to what constitutes […]
The last couple of weeks as a graduate have been amazing and are dramatically changing. I’ve returned from the international iron conference and have two major exhibitions under my belt one of which is in Newcastle Upon Tyne, the Woon […]
For the second in our seasonal series, we’ve selected some stimulating books to keep you company over those long, hot summer days. So whether you’ll be relaxing on the beach, sipping cocktails by the pool, museum-hopping on a city break, or sheltering from the rain in a cosy tent – pack one of our holiday reads and enjoy that well-earned break!
I’ve been trying to work out when things all began to change, Did it happen gradually – so slowly that I hardly noticed it happening, or was it just a ‘Ping – that’s it, I’ve had enough’ moment? I’m talking […]
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Matt’s Gallery in London is celebrating its 35th anniversary with a fundraising party and tombola where even the event’s tickets are a limited edition artwork.
BUYING ART What artworks do artists like to have around them? What artworks do artists buy, trade with other artists, or otherwise acquire, and why? Do artists buy artworks? I was thinking about this when I went to an exhibition […]
THIS IS THE LAST DAY… …and the final touches are being made, canvases being hung, floors painted and bags moved out, all in aid of the final day. – for me and my work i want to take some nice […]
I am studying for a BA(hons) in Fine Art on a Part-time basis. I graduate this year and my degree show will be the culmination of five years work.
as an undergraduate i watched many videos of artist’s work and their practices. one i watched was by tracy emin. what she said about all undergraduate work being about identity as that’s all they knew struck a sideways chord with […]
Somewhat spontaneously I went to the graduation ceremony at school yesterday. I am very glad that I went. Not only was it a pleasure to celebrate the graduates’ achievements, it was a pleasure to attend a ceremony that was so […]
After what seems to be about a month, or maybe more, I am delighted to say that my second piece of cast glass is out of the kiln and ‘resting’. The process has taken twice as long as it should […]
Tis the season of the art prizes. I saw the announcement of the Catlin art prize today. I’m not really bothered about these kinds of prizes because as a filmmaker it’s completely irrelevant to me, but as a cultural critic […]
#PayingArtists Part 2 Now I must admit that, like any artist, I’ve done my fair share of work for free, enticed by the promise of “good exposure” and “looking great on my CV” etc… And yes, maybe, perhaps this was […]
Well-it’s been a while!!! My residency has ended but I now have a whole new load of stuff that has come from that wonderful opportunity-Just being awarded a residency does something for your confidence and your credibility- It just so […]
Just in the depths of the busiest week bringing the app together but my side of things in terms of handing over the content is almost done… I just hope that what seems to make sense to me, actually makes […]
Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow
4 April – 4 May 2014
I’ve been doing further research into Fiona Banner (http://www.fionabanner.com/). Katrina M. Brown said of Banner’s work “but what we’re really looking at is the gap between function and failure – a word spelled incorrectly collapses the relationship to meaning and […]
Edinburgh’s Fruitmarket Gallery has responded to widespread criticism from artists and withdrawn an advert for unpaid volunteers to help install a forthcoming exhibition by Glasgow artist Jim Lambie.
At last! After a few hours battling through I have managed to update my biography and artist statement. Feels like I have taken some heavy weight from my shoulders. Thank you to artist Chris Shaw Hughes, http://www.chris-shaw-hughes.com who has helped […]
This year’s shortlist features Duncan Campbell, Tris Vonna-Michell, Ciara Phillips and James Richards.
Durham Castle, Durham
8 – 16 March 2014
The 48-page a-n Degree Shows Guide 2014 is the biggest yet, featuring more than 60 forthcoming shows across the UK, plus perspectives on this vital and exciting time from artists, curators, academics and graduating students. Available online via issuu it’s out now.
