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‘I search always for this stillness, which penetrates our fullest activity and even our sleep’ [Jim Ede] The absence of a visible kitchen at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge is a startling omission in a house which is otherwise convincingly domestic: […]
An exhibition of 13 abstract, non-objective, geometric and reductive artists.
Exploring ideas of materiality and absence through a combination of sculpture, drawing and text.
The debut solo show of artist Dan Southward, a multidisciplinary creative currently based in Stoke-on-Trent. His practice sits somewhere between the worlds of fine art, graffiti, photography and installation.
Paintings, print and drawings
‘Coexistence’ is a call for ‘empathy and solidarity that transcends species’ and features works that reflect on issues of humans’ relationship with nature and critique an anthropocentric worldview.
A group show inspired by the museum’s seaweed collection, illuminating one of the hidden roles of women in scientific research.
Some fresh tasty vegetables [talent], a dash of hot sauce [ideas], knob of butter [agency], a glug of ageing wine [experience], a crumble of stock [collaboration]? Then there is the cooking … time, space and don’t get me started on […]
A review of Shore by Emily Scarrott
An exhibition of paintings and stone lithographs
A review of Exxxtteeenssioon by Emily Roderick & Emily Warner
Curated by Alex Billingham for Vivid Live, 2nd August 2019
A review of a year-long process of research, development and performance
‘New Magical Realism’ curated by Micha Eden Erdész Supported by UCC and City of Munich 7 – 30 September 2019, The Minories Galleries, Colchester, GB Atwood’s The Robber Bride (1993) tasks Zenia’s character with narrating the wider subversive Magical forces […]
An exhibition exploring themes of colour, painting and abstraction:
Featuring: Louisa Chambers, Terry Shave, Sheila Ravnkilde, Ryan Heath, Carole Hawthorne, Rob Hart and Lois Gardner Sabet.
A conversation about the exhibition with Nicole Mollett and the artists Sew N Sew, Mary Hearne and Jakub Rokita.
Review of a solo exhibition by Louise Blakeway, a studio holder at General Office Gallery/Studios in Stourbridge
‘‘Genea!’, says Marauder’ a show by Richard Taylor that included video, sound, 35mm slide projection, sculpture, photography and performance.
A programme of site-responsive artworks in the spaces of B-Wing, Shepton Prison
WORDS FROM AN EXHIBITION An open submission with no selection. 54 Artists submitted work. 43 women 8 men. Seventy one works are shown. Colour line drawing marking photographing sculpting etching drypoint collage steel ceramic oil paint acrylic stainless steel […]
Will Hughes solo show, work made on residency at Spike Island, Bristol, and funded by prize money from the Kenneth Armitage Sculpture Prize, which they won in 2018.
The perfect blend between materials and concept
‘Cause and Effect’ an exhibition of recent work by Elena Thomas, including drawing, collage, word and music.
A critical review of Stryx Gallery’s SOUP Pt V: BLENDER residency
written by Emily Scarrott
A critical review of Stryx Gallery’s SOUP Pt V: BLENDER residency
General Office in Stourbridge recently held its first Open Exhibition #Unity. Celebrating the artistic skill of Dudley Borough artists.
