[ad_1] The charity Art UK has completed a major nationwide effort to document murals and street art, creating what it describes as an “unprecedented cultural snapshot” of one of the UK’s most “accessible and democratic” art forms. The Murals Digitisation and Engagement Programme, launched in January 2024, has recorded more than 6,600 works, bringing the
[ad_1] Some of the UK’s smallest public murals are on bollards in Shrewsbury while one of the biggest is on a 1960s 16-storey block of flats in Gosport. Perhaps the funniest though is in Cardiff. Ahead of last summer’s Oasis concerts it was a straightforward copy of Liam Gallagher’s viral post on X declaring: “Because
[ad_1] We’ve assembled our annual guide of graduate shows taking place across the country in the next few months, where final year art and design students will present the fruits of their labour. We suggest checking the links for specific details on presentation formats, with many offering a mix of physical and online showcases. Take
[ad_1] Spring has finally sprung, and as the capital’s parks and gardens start to burst into life, its art scene is also a hive of activity. Some brilliant shows have opened in the last few weeks – there’s Beatriz González at the Barbican, Catherine Opie at the Portrait Gallery and Hurvin Anderson at Tate Britain, to name
[ad_1] The River Colne Art Exhibition, currently on display at the Pump House Arts Centre’s Tina Lake Café, draws inspiration from the river that runs through Watford, exploring its impact on the town’s environment, wildlife, and community identity. Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor and Cllr Ian Stotesbury at the exhibition event (Image: Watford Borough Council)
[ad_1] Matthew Cornford and John Beck in the Blenheim Walk Gallery at Leeds Arts University which hosts their new exhibition The Art Schools of Yorkshire, the latest iteration of the ambitious Art School Project to locate and document the nation’s art school buildings or the sites upon which they once stood. The exhibition features new
[ad_1] Cinephiles who already make a beeline for the BFI’s London Film Festival or its themed seasons dedicated to specific directors or stars should consider taking out an annual membership (from £39). As well as priority booking, it gives you decent discounts on tickets, food and drink sold on-site, BFI shop purchases, and film rentals.
[ad_1] Free art workshops will be offered to people living in rural communities across the North East of Scotland. A three year partnership between Robert Gordon University, Gray’s School of Art, and art gallery Hauser & Wirth will see the Mobile Art School programme rolled out across the region. Last week, Hauser & Wirth artist
[ad_1] Durham Wildlife Trust has been working with artists to explore the qualities of kelp and seagrass, culminating in exhibitions in County Durham and Northumberland. The Trust teamed up with the East Durham Artists’ Network (EDAN), based at Seaham, to produce artworks inspired by kelp as part of the ‘Stronger Shores’ project. It also worked
[ad_1] This joint honours programme equips you with intellectual and practical skills applicable to many spheres of employment. We live in an image-saturated world where understanding the power of images and having the skills to interpret and analyse them can lead to a satisfying career in a variety of industries. Studying Art History at Manchester