Exhibition reviews

A quick visit to this year’s Ferens Open in one of my favourite cities. I didn’t enter this year and if I’m honest, I thought… Read More »Ferens Open, Hull

I’m fascinated by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (or more trendily the PRB) in how they rebelled against a stuffy and resistant Victorian society and changed the… Read More »Pre-Raphaelites: Drawings & watercolours, Ashmolean

How to win at photography was the current show at the Photographer’s Gallery. In our age of ubiquitous imagery, this exhibition explored the relationship between… Read More »Photographer’s Gallery, Mall Galleries & Photofusion Photography Centre

The Crossley Gallery sits within the iconic Dean Clough complex in Halifax. Visiting is an unusual experience as the gallery is spread around the walls… Read More »Crossley Gallery, Halifax

This was an overdue visit to the Graves Gallery in Sheffield which had been closed due to COVID and other refurbishments. As well as the… Read More »Graves Gallery, Sheffield

In my mind, the New Art Exchange is the coolest art venue in Nottingham, situated as it is in the wonderfully diverse area of Hyson… Read More »New Art Exchange Open, Hyson Green

This was our first trip to see the Wireworks Project on the edge of Shining Cliff woods in Ambergate, a tricky place to find but… Read More »The Wireworks Project, Ambergate

This was the first post-pandemic physical showing of this annual worldwide photography competition, which I’ve tried to see in person for as long as I… Read More »Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Sewerby Hall

Another fascinating exhibition at Derby Museum exploring the rich history of the Derby West Indian community. It consists of a rich diversity of artefacts gathered… Read More »Derby West Indian Community Association – Derby Museum

This was my second success in getting into the Ferens Open Art Exhibition. I ventured into acrylic for this entry and it was a learning… Read More »Ferens Open Exhibition, Hull

I make regular visits to Leicester for its galleries and this was an eclectic selection of work that focussed on our urban environment – its… Read More »The World We Live in, Leicester Art Gallery

This was an astounding collection of sculpture by women who have incorporated varied materials, ideas and experiences into their work and as usual, the Lakeside… Read More »Breaking the Mould, Lakeside Arts