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Woolgather’s Art Vend
When someone from Woolgather enthusiastically invites you to participate in the latest @WoolgatherArt initiative, it’s really really impossible to say no. Even when you’re off on a big trip somewhere and have two shows happening imminently. So last weekend saw … Continue reading
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Tagged art, artleeds, contemporary art, leedsart, Woolgather
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Where @Woolgatherart Are For Now
I was chatting recently with someone down in London about the visual arts in Leeds. I made some comment about the fact the Leeds art scene had developed wonderfully in the last ten years but I still looked with not … Continue reading
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Reflections on Paintings: Gary Hume and
Gary Hume (left) in conversation at Leeds Art Gallery I have an ongoing professional fascination with the surface of paintings. For some time I have been employing a highly reflective acrylic resin finish to my own work as a practical … Continue reading
Mexico Project Space, Leeds
It’s funny how long it can take you to discover new things even when they’re right on the doorstep. The Mexico Project Space in Leeds is a case in point. Established less than a year ago by a group of … Continue reading
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Joyful Dialogue
Seeing children come together to create art is always a joy. Seeing children from across two cultures come together to share cultural understanding in the creation of art is even better. Last weekend, I was privileged to experience the latter … Continue reading
Talent of Communication
I’ve had an intensely “cultural” few days recently, culminating in a chamber recital last night by pianist Alessandro Taverna. Taverna was a finalist in the 2009 Leeds Piano Competition and it’s true to say me and my girls have become … Continue reading
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Tagged culture, music, Postaday2012
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The Hallé in Leeds
I have a soft spot for the Hallé orchestra. It was the first orchestra I ever saw performing live. I was 13, and I remember the dress I wore (made by me specially for the occasion in those days when … Continue reading
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Mabgate Magic
For many years I had a daily commute into Leeds city centre. I had a variety of different routes to choose from depending on whim and prevailing traffic conditions, but my consistent favourite from both a circulation and aesthetic perspective … Continue reading
Headingley Arts Trail
I have this evening delivered a batch of work for the Headingly Arts Trail being organised by the Bowery in Leeds this weekend. There is always a sense of relief in finally making delivery of the pieces even if you … Continue reading
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Tagged Painting, photography, postaday2011
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More Holbeck Architecture: Tower Works
It’s been a little while since I wrote a laudatory post about Holbeck, but I couldn’t resist today’s offering. I was wandering along Water Lane to grab a coffee, and thinking about my current series of work about Holbeck botanical … Continue reading
