It’s your last chance to see Mathew Weir at the Alison Jacques Gallery. Weir’s exhibition of painting and sculpture is inspired and informed by his fascination with ceramics. His work sheds new light on art history by picking out references and transforming them into something fresh. He places dioramas or ceramic figurines into landscapes constructed [...]
The new Photographers’ Gallery, and Hauser and Wirth
A lot of people were upset when the Photographers Gallery moved from that sweet spot right next to Leicester Square tube and relocated round the back of Oxford Street, but I went there today and it’s not all that bad. The original space was a bit like a bungalow, whereas the new building is splayed [...]
Paul McCarthy, just so intense!
Just a quick post for all of those who remember when the above sculpture was in the foyer at Brighton Uni’s art block. I found this video clip of proverbial sick man of art, and Pinocchio abuser, Paul McCarthey. Those of you who are familiar with Paul’s work know that his stuff teeters on [...]
Free art
I was wandering the North Laines of Brighton this weekend, and came across something rather unusual. You know how art is rather expensive to buy? Well, apart from that stuff that’s on the streets, but you can’t take that home. Or can you?? Just outside popular watering hole the Mash Tun were propped up some [...]
