Week 50: 26th August – 1st SeptemberI’ve been invited to propose a new print work for an art fair at Christie’s in London. The fair is called Multiplied and the stall is being curated by members of the London based […]
Think I’m ready. I’ve got all the work either framed, dowelled, cellophane wrapped. Or stuffed (yes, stuffed). It is in a pile clogging up the sitting room. I had to flatten it out a bit last night because the tv […]
Today’s staff briefing was about the exhibition ‘Art turning Left’. I think it’s going to take a few sessions before we all completely understand what it’s all about though as its far too much to absorb. I like that questions […]
“Banana Dog” was born from thinking too much, worrying too much and not having too much fun with my work at that moment. This was the result, a petite marionette? just to see thing walking, making noise with whatever I […]
A charity auction at Christie’s has raised more than £200,000 towards the south London-based contemporary art organisation’s campaign to own and renovate its building, with works by Chris Ofili and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye exceeding highest estimates.
The second Reith Lecture for BBC Radio 4 by Grayson Perry saw the artist exploring how something is defined as a work of contemporary art.
Following a public consultation, Conrad Shawcross has been selected to create a new commission for Dulwich Park in south London, to honour and replace a stolen work by Barbara Hepworth.
Turners Warehouse, Newlyn, Cornwall
12 – 22 September 2013
Mapping the building has made me think about ‘meaning’ – by recording the everyday and looking at in a new context. As I begin my confirmation of practice project I realise that I need to be focussed whilst keeping an […]
2013 Activist artist activist artist Artist activist Artist as activist activist as artist activist art art activist this is some of what I have been doing for over a year now where is the meeting point of creativity, challenging injustice […]
It is important no matter what, to keep moving and looking for opportunities in a positive way, with the same energy and vision. I say this, because I have been feeling like I have hit a bit the ground, although […]
2nd part of today’s progresses. When I thought it was all going to crumble, I found light and hope on the form of 13 pretty pink Victorian lampshades in a kind of market thing on my way back to pick […]
Synthesis exhibition install Curator of Synthesis, Tracie Shaylor had visited and seen recent work at Bury Light Night and immediately wanted me in the show. The in-depth colour theory that I employ in all my light works ties in neatly […]
Season 2012 – 2013 The Sporting League: Game 1 Sporting Radio Pundit Y: ‘Well the Pointeso players are coming off their fortress of a home stadium having been defeated by last seasons runners up Universo having lost by two goals […]
Five days since the last blog…where does the time go? One of the things I did as part of my ‘get myself organised’ package was to look myself up on Google. What a ghastly mess……..things from 2007 when I did […]
Epic Tuesday I’m not sure I should post some thoughts tonight after such a day. I’m tired. I’m Hungry. And wild…After such a day, my mind is ready to switch off for the night being full of, to directly quote […]
As the eyes of much of the artworld were on Frieze, the artist-led Sluice Art Fair returned for its second edition, with a mission to encourage a sharing of ideas between artist-run scenes. Dany Louise reports on the weekend event in Bermondsey.
This week’s must-see shows include Tate Modern’s latest blockbuster and a Manchester show curated by Jeremy Deller that explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution.
