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I think that a-n has been extremely unfair in the matter of Andrew Bryant. First you print his unbearably smug blog, allowing us to marvel at his crass and derivative musings. Then, of all the letters of protest you must […]
I think that a-n has been extremely unfair in the matter of Andrew Bryant. First you print his unbearably smug blog, allowing us to marvel at his crass and derivative musings. Then, of all the letters of protest you must […]
Theo Wood talks to two of the judges of this year’s Emergency open exhibition at Aspex in Portsmouth.
Is it possible for artists to truly engage in collaborative work with other practitioners of different disciplines without them slipping into a parasitic relationship?
Id like to be able to say that I disagree with Andrew Bryants arguments but would fight to the death for his right to express them. The unfortunate fact is that I agree with many of his points, but feel […]
The problems of recent months at Northern Rock bank has raised concerns about the future stability of Northern Rock Foundation, supported through an annual donation of 5% of Northern Rock plcs pre-tax profits.
Liverpool Biennial was recognised with an award for Putting the North West on the Map at the regions Art 07 awards in October. The award acknowledges its success in commissioning international artists to make challenging work in Liverpool.
Changes announced in November to the draft bill to establish Creative Scotland means that like its predecessors Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen, it will enjoy complete autonomy when providing financial and other support to those working in the creative […]
Ana Laura Lopez de la Torre has succeeded Isa Suarez as Southwarks artist in residence. The successful recipient of the Acmes second studio residency in Southwark, she is based at Galleria Studios, Peckham. Ana Laura, who talked about her practice […]
After a successful three years in Londons East End, C4RD (Centre for Recent Drawing) is moving to larger premises in Highbury, Islington, and a more accessible location. As a non-profit organisation and museum space, the whole space is dedicated to […]
Trampoline, the East Midlands platform event for new media art, celebrated its tenth anniversary in November at Broadway, Nottingham. The event offered an array of performances, video screenings, installations and other works that utilised the many spaces provided by the […]
Contents include: Rob Kesseler comments on ‘Firing Thoughts’ ceramics conference and Gabrielle Hoad reviews five artists’ interventions in museum exhibition on abolition of slavery. Permanent studio space, options in England, Wales and Ireland discussed. Value of Creative Partnership’s work within […]
Makers and Movers opened at the Crafts Study Centre in December for a one-year showing. The works on show reveal the remarkable contribution to craft practice and development by twelve artists who, since 1970, have also been trustees of the Centre.
News on the 2008 London Festival of Architecture taking place in June.
After the Octobers decision by Dorset County Council not to grant a 99-year lease to Sherborne House Trust, the trustees have no alternative but closure. Although the programme is due to run to August 2008 the house could be forced […]
Paul Hobsons appointment as Director of the Contemporary Art Society marks activation of a new vision designed to build on CASs considerable track-record and forecasts a new role in the national visual arts environment in the run-up to the organisations centenary in 2010.
The Craft Potters Association is fifty years old this year.
Updates on new appointments within visual arts development and curating.
Airspace Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent
3-24 November
BLACCXN AGM, Canary Wharf, London
16 November
London Gallery West, Harrow
26 October 6 January
MAC, Birmingham
Bloc, Sheffield
3-18 November
An Tuireann, Skye
28 September 10 November
Lucinda Holmes talks to artist Susan Collis about her practice and her work in the exhibition Out of the Ordinary: Spectacular Craft at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
David Hancock, The Shadow of Death, 2007, acrylic on canvas, 144x143cm.