
The Summer Pedalling Games – Wait and Return
A series of posts documenting a new commission by the Bicrophonic Research Unit to create a piece of work to be experienced on a sonic bike
A series of posts documenting a new commission by the Bicrophonic Research Unit to create a piece of work to be experienced on a sonic bike
The first exhibition outside of the university setting I was a part of was New Art West Midlands 2014, a group exhibition spread across multiple venues across the West Midlands. This was the second annual exhibition which was open to recent […]
After thinking about the role of digital and other new technologies in arts and culture I decided to attend Gallery Camp. As the Gallery Camp website explains: “The aim of Gallery Camp is to create a legacy of new collaborations, […]
I also went up to the Little Bispham station further up the line. Also designed by J C Robinson and the Blackpool Corporation to modernise the tram network, it was constructed slightly later than Bispham station, erected in 1935. This […]
In a piece originally published by The Conversation, Jade French – a writer for Disability Arts Online – argues that, with an exhibition from Unlimited and other initiatives, this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe is foregrounding great art rather than paying lip service to diversity.
Due to some internet issues I have been unable to keep my blog up to date. I have now left Ballarat and finishing my trip with 11days in Cairns. The workshop in Ballarat went well and I feel confident the […]
The Icelandic Art Center, commissioners of Christoph Büchel’s The Mosque, has abandoned its legal appeal against the Venetian authorities’ closure in May of the Icelandic Pavilion.
Yesterday, I had to decide whether to go to the studio, or to do a pile of washing and cut the grass. It was really hot, I had a stack of stuff to do and my next day off (apart […]
Christina Broom, became Britain’s first female press photographer at the age of 40, a new exhibition commemorates her work. […]
A open studio event hosted by professional blacksmith Charis Jones
(post by Joseph) Today we went to the Cunningsburgh show! This is the biggest agricultural show in Shetland. The post is subtitled “Old MacDonald” after the sound file below… You’ll understand why when you hear it! I had fun recording […]
Solo show at Salt & Pegram, just off Brick lane. Here are some pictures from the opening night. It’s on for a few weeks – so check it out if you’re in the area.
It’s challenging maintaining momentum over a month long residency it seems. The uncertainty about why I’m making what I’m making creeps in and as this is not a residential residency like I’ve done before, I’m still interrupted by real life. […]
an unexpected email this afternoon entitled “Axisweb quoted you in a story” wow i thought, what have i done to be quoted by axisweb? https://storify.com/Axisweb/beyond-the-gallery (sorry the embed function isn;t working with this and i’ve added it to the list […]
Jeremy Corbyn, the surprise front-runner in the Labour leadership contest, has been setting out his vision for arts and culture.
Hello Does anyone know anything about fire regulations and standard requirements for soft sculptures/textile installations to be exhibited in public spaces such as Art galleries. Im unsure as to where a soft sculpture fits into the current regulations. For instance, when […]
What was the result of my final degree show? After some really painstaking work of finishing it off with the painting and mounting up, it was certainly a worthwhile investment to my exciting degree show. I look back and think […]
Two events in Manchester and Blackpool will feature art, craft, live performance and music, plus special commissions from artists.
‘Straitjacket for a Child’ Graphite, 910mm x 1530mm Simply, or only, a graphite rectangle bisected by a line? Ambiguous, the line is made of the same material as the support; it is the paper, transforms the one body into […]
I’m using photographs taken from video of me getting into awkward places as the basis for large drawings, as a process for thinking about space and how we will approach making work in the exhibition at The Minories.
(Kay) We have been blessed with two days of extraordinarily good weather (for Shetland, that is. Between 13 and 15 degrees but when the sun shines WOW!) The colours of the landscape have to be seen to be believed. Such […]