New Art Exchange Open, Hyson Green
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
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The Wireworks Project, Ambergate
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
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, Sewerby Hall
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
Derby West Indian Community Association – Derby Museum
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
BACKUP PLAN
Environmental art is a challenge as we ask an audience that is already dodging the bullets of everyday life to react to a catastrophe that… Read More »BACKUP PLAN
Ferens Open Exhibition, Hull
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
The World We Live in, Leicester Art Gallery
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
Breaking the Mould, Lakeside Arts
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
Going beyond excellent in your art
I watched another video post from the inspirational artist Nicholas Wilton who runs the Art2Life initiative. This post covered the challenges associated with becoming a… Read More »Going beyond excellent in your art
IRRE WISCE
The River Erewash (Irre Wisce in old English) forms the county border between Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire and since the industrial revolution, it has been poisoned… Read More »IRRE WISCE
I KNOW ABOUT THE HORSES
Spoken language is intimately tied to the slice of time within which it was uttered and words thrown at us at that moment can pierce… Read More »I KNOW ABOUT THE HORSES
SPOKEN WORD
A picture may speak a thousand words but poetic language can paint ten thousand pictures, particularly in a society where we are subjected to a… Read More »SPOKEN WORD