THE mark of a good trip for me is the answer to the question: Would you go back? And after spending a mere 24 hours in Lisbon two years ago, I’ve been desperate to return. 5 Emma at the supremely instagrammable Bica funicularCredit: Supplied 5 The 16th century Belem Tower is stunning architecturally and historically
Military personnel raided an art gallery and arrested five people in Mandalay last week after a planned exhibition to raise funds for earthquake victims was accused of “undermining state dignity.” The raid took place at the Nanmati Art Gallery in the city’s Chanayethazan Township last Thursday, a day before the “Phoenix Mandalay” exhibition was scheduled
Artists and galleries have contributed to a £1.9m fundraising campaign enabling Camden Art Centre to buy the lease on its building for the next 99 years. The popular gallery in north London, which marks its 60th anniversary this year, has hosted exhibitions dedicated to artists such as Phyllida Barlow, Allison Katz and the 2025 Turner-prize
Mango Tango Art Gallery is pleased to unveil two stellar shows Saturday May 31 from 5:30 to 8:30. A trio of talented musicians, Vince Edwards, Louis Taylor and Ras Abu will offer some great jazz tunes. Ademola Olugebefola “Prince of Peace”Collage Brian Murphy presents “Solitary Moments” and Ademola Olugefola displays an intimate selection of his Mango
Gallery Climate Coalition’s leadership team. Photo by Elizabeth Norwood When the pandemic forced the always-on art industry to take a breath, its leaders—particularly on the commercial side—found themselves confronting questions about not just economic sustainability but also ecological sustainability. There was plenty of speculation about the long-term feasibility of virtual modes of operation, as the
The Bridgnorth Open House Arts Trail is returning for the sixth time next month. The trail sees residents display artwork in their homes created by local artists. The homes are then open to the public throughout the two-day event. On display will be paintings jewellery, ceramics photography, sculptures, glass, metalwork, woodwork, textiles and more. The
Thabo Sekoaila is the Springs Art Gallery’s visual curator, whose artistic career started from an early age, having shown interest in drawing and sculpting. Growing up in the village of Flora Moletjie in Polokwane, he was always fascinated with architectural design and the building of structures. In pursuit of artistic knowledge, he studied towards a
Dorset Visual Arts (DVA) and Dorset Museum & Art Gallery (DMAG) have joined forces to create the Dorset Arts Open. The competition is open to all artists and makers, with entries being accepted from July 1 until September 5. Finalists will have their work displayed in a professionally curated exhibition at DMAG from October 18
Meryl McMaster’s Bloodline leads two exhibitions launching June 18 with a free evening of live performance and curator talks Blood runs through all of us – but for artist Meryl McMaster, it runs across time, land and image. Her new exhibition Bloodline, opening June 18 at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, anchors a trio of
Go Get Arty is a brilliant show that encourages children to get creative and learn something along the way. The show is packed with creative inspiration, playful competition, and tons of laughs. It’s an invitation for all children across the UK to pick up their paintbrushes and express their imagination and creativity. — Sarah Muller,