Charles Danby reviews the work of Chloë Steele and considers the role of artist-curator duo Day and Gluckman whose notable track record continues throughout 2008-09 with a programme of five exhibitions for the law firm Collyer Bristow LLP.
The last week was not very productive at all. I got a few paintings done early week but that was all. The postcard show took more time than I expected it to do. 2 full days in total setting up. […]
Jane Adam is a successful jewellery designer with an international reputation. Polly Harknett discusses her career and studio at Cockpit Arts and her wider role in the craft community.
Frances Lord profiles Ismini Samanidou who designs woven fabrics for interior spaces, ranging from one-off pieces to limited edition textiles.
Penny Jones talks to Deirdre Nelson about her textile-based work, often made in response to museum collections or site histories and informed by local communities, and residencies in the Scottish Highlands and Australia.
Polly Harknett on the practice of emerging jeweller Lina Peterson, including creative/work balance and exploration of markets for her work.
Frances Lord profiles Linda Florence, who creates wallpapers, flooring surfaces and interior textiles for domestic and commercial interiors, as well as temporary installations in transient materials.
Showcase of the best art and design graduate shows. Includes updates from six of last year’s bloggers and from four graduating artists that featured in a-n’s Degree show supplement 1998 publication who review their progress. Downloadable pdf version [size 4.1MB]. […]
The Macbeth, London
14 – 28 April 2008
Hannah Pham, a graduate who featured in a-n’s Degree show supplement 98 publication talks about coming full circle over the past decade and spending time in Japan.
Our guide to all the best degree shows, 2008 Degrees with this issue, features practice updates from last year’s student bloggers1 revealing learning curves, perseverance and collaborative ventures.
Dana Hargrove, a graduate who featured in a-n’s Degree show supplement 98 publication, discusses her current practice including a recent residency in South Africa.
To preface a new ongoing series exploring relationships between artists and their collaborators, we asked some of today’s most interesting curators for insights into their practices.
Joan Thompson on mental health services and further education.
Now this was a roller coaster of a fortnight! Interviews for postgraduate programs at both the Royal College and at Goldsmiths, art worries, stage fright in relation to the invitation to make work for St. Luke's / Bombed out church […]
Manick Govinda’s profile of Paul Hamlyn Foundation, one of the most respected and innovative grant-giving trusts in the UK
i am about to open a gallery in the canal basin, coventry. it will be primarily a space for me to work as an artist and also exhibit my work. I also wish to showcase new, established artists and also […]
Just been discussing next years graduate residency with the ADO from Erewash Council. The pot which funded Polly's space has diminished, but apparently this doesn't mean the money can't come from another purse. Also there are a few hoops to […]
The Art and Design Index to Theses.
2007 update What a difference a year makes. Around this time in 2006 my degree show was taking shape: a difficult time, full of tension, apprehension and misgivings – emotions common to all final year students. In short, life was […]
