Once again the Istanbul Biennial opened at a time of extraordinary difficulty. In 1999 the event only just survived the city’s devastating earthquake, whilst the recent backdrop was an explosive economic crisis and the imminent war in the (uncomfortably) Near East. But, as Kevin Dent reports, from this unpromising background the biennial emerged as a triumph offering the city something to celebrate and enjoy.
John Plowman profiles KÜnstlerhaus Schloss Balmoral, one of about a dozen such institutions in Germany offering residencies to international artists.
Roxy Walsh, recipient of the Abbey Award in Painting, gives an overview of her time at the British School at Rome (BSR).
In 1993, at the British School at Rome, I began to explore new themes that explored metaphor and transformation. Using castings from metre-long acanthus leaves, I alluded to the analogy of leaf and human anatomy (in spine, rib and vein) […]
The Caravan Gallery is a mobile exhibition venue and research project initiated by Chris Teasdale and myself. We are drawn to subjects familiar to us all but often overlooked – the ordinary and extraordinary details of everyday life. The focus […]
‘Mappa Manna’ forms part of the ongoing commissioning programme for solo shows of site-specific work at the Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester. The title of the exhibition is from the Latin mappa, meaning map, or literally ‘napkin of the world’ and […]
In my work, I search for repeated patterns of behaviour and phenomena and record those that have rich aesthetics to exploit. Through The Centre, Glasgow, I was awarded a four-month residency in Royston, a housing scheme that overlooks Glasgow city […]
In the April issue of [a-n] MAGAZINE Equal Arts advertised for artists interested in working with older people. Emma Pritchard was one of those selected to work on the ‘Celebrating Age’ project.
I usually make a distinction between working collaboratively, as one third of Brass Art, and the work I make alone.
Combining new computer drawings with composed soundtracks, my recent installation at domoBaal in London reflected my interest in the cinematic use of music. ‘Cabins and Other Difficulties’ took us into a landscape where isolated dwellings evoked Thoreaus Walden, and made […]
A joint report from Hefce, the Design Council and ACE concerned with developing higher education’s continuing professional development (CPD) provision for arts and design practitioners.
Curiosity for transformation is the driving force behind my work.
Crafts Council Gallery, London 13 September – 28 October
Ashburton Gifts and Gallery, Ashburton, Dartmoor 15 – 27 September
Ikon Gallery, Birmingham 14 September – 4 November
National Glass Centre, Sunderland 15 September – 4 November
Orleans House Gallery, Twickenham 1 September – 11 November
Glasgow’s Gorbals has over the last 100 years, for both good and bad, become engraved on world consciousness. As the third major redevelopment of the area in less than a century again changes the geographic and social profile of this […]
September saw realisation of two public art commissions involving artist Peter Fink. In Edinburgh, the second phase of his artwork for the Fruitmarket Gallery was officially switched on. A light pavement running the length of the gallery façade, it completes […]
Cyprus College of Art – whose courses and opportunities for UK artists have been promoted through [a-n] MAGAZINE for many years – are drawing up plans to abandon the British model of art education. This constitutes a major break for […]
It’s ‘welcome back’ then to Glasgow’s Centre for Contemporary Arts (CCA). After a substantial refurbishment, the centre reopened on 25 October, as a multimedia, international venue. To achieve this, architect David Page yoked together seven buildings to establish a cohesive […]
A new artist-initiated event took place across Hull during September. Here, David Briers explores how the event fits into the city’s existing arts infrastructure and discusses some of the national and European links it generated.
Abigail Branagan discusses the development of this innovative platform for contemporary design and explores its value to exhibitors.
Roxane Permar considers a selection of the projects discussed at a recent conference, exploring what they tell us about current trends in public art commissioning.
Government enthusiasm for involving young people in arts activities has focused the attention of many galleries. Kate Tregaskis reports from Scotland on recent debates around programmes abroad and raises some questions about good practice.
