
Shelly Goldsmith
Nina Madden talks to Shelly Goldsmith about her career to date, and receiving the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize.
Nina Madden talks to Shelly Goldsmith about her career to date, and receiving the Jerwood Applied Arts Prize.
Manick Govinda profiles Zarina Bhimji and uncovers how two awards have played a pivotal role in her recent work.
Hayley Newman works performatively, producing live events, film, video and photography. Sally O’Reilly looks at how she investigates modes of documentation and the historical placement of the genre.
Brigid Howarth looks at how Sue Park, Amanda Doughty, Joe Magee and Kuljit Chuhan make a living thourgh selling their work or skills.
A guide by Paul Stone on how to successfully plan, develop, manage and promote an artist-led event.
Photography, animation and video feature in an exhibition by emerging artists at London’s Pump House Gallery until 9 March. Recent Goldsmiths graduate Finnish artist Axel Antas seems to create something out of almost nothing. Dust, condensation, clouds and snow have […]
There’s a wonderful essay by naturalist and travel writer Barry Lopez entitled Effleurage: The Stroke of Fire in which Lopez lovingly describes the excitement and mystery of working with a wood-fuelled anagama kiln called The Dragon. It is just such […]
Hundreds of artists, ranging from students to newcomers and well-established practitioners, are expected to compete for this year’s £10,000 PizzaExpress Prospects contemporary drawing prize. Established four years ago, the prize aims to promote the widest definition of drawing. Submissions can […]
Bruce Haines describes the organisational processes involved in his role as one of the curators and organisers of an international exhibition.
Inspired by le Mois de la Photo held in Paris annually, Photomonth is happening in venues across east London running into November. The event, which aims to focus on photography as an important art form and powerful tool for contemporary […]
In the summer Edinburgh-based artist Julie Read attended IMPACT, the Second International Printmaking Conference in Helsinki. She also took the chance to check out the local artscene.
The Ovation 2002 Awards for Yorkshire and Humberside were launched in May. Developed by the Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA) they celebrate the outstanding creative achievements of individuals or creative businesses working with CIDA, each of whom has achieved significant […]
My performances are not shown in public. I build objects that are not sculptures and I use photography for documentation without a second thought.
Chris Bucklow’s new series of work Tetrarchs, along with his spectral Guest series from the early 90s convey his concern with the metaphysical possibilities of the photographic medium. His multiple approach to his subject matter, utilising photography, drawing and video, […]
Working internationally, and how this informs an individual artist’s practice, need not only be about physical travel. Gavin Wade and Aleksandra Mir give personal assessments of their involvement in two different projects. Both projects are ongoing, constantly evolving, and involve a process of research and collaboration with individuals and organisations from different countries. The results of this methodology the surrendering of a degree of individual authorship influences the physical manifestation of each artist’s final work.
Visual arts is well featured amongst the Year of the Artist programme of residencies in the national press and media recently announced. At The Guardian will be digital artist Michael Atavar, who’s working processes will have an impact for six […]
Matt Price describes how he curated an exhibition entirely through the web.
The Culture Company, an independent commissioning agency based in Huddersfield, aims to promote surprising and creative interventions in everyday places. Their remit combines the programming of events as diverse as exhibitions, festivals, conferences and commissions, working with both public and […]
I recently completed a public art commission for the new Library and Learning Centre at Leeds Metropolitan University.
Prenelle Gallery, West India Quay, Docklands, London 2 August – 6 September
The Travelling Gallery, touring Scotland 12 August – 29 November
This year’s Big Draw, running 16-23 October, brings together one thousand venues of all types and sizes. Included are the major national museums, shopping centres, stately homes, Roman palaces, folk museums, steam pumping stations, church halls, gardens, stations and even […]
For artists, fellowships and research awards from trusts and academic institutes are recognised as delivering much-needed resources for artistic advancement at crucial stages in their careers. Amongst these is the Arts Council of England Helen Chadwick Fellowship, awarded this year […]
Louise Clements and Jonathan Willett describe Spectrum 2002, a light-infused programme of exhibitions and outreach work at Nottingham’s artist-run Lightsource.
Su Grierson and Diane Maclean report on their activities as co-organisers of Looklook.