by Jon Cronshaw. In 1933, Albert Einstein was forced to flee Germany pursued by Nazi assassins. During his flight, he sat for a portrait by sculptor Jacob Epstein. The result is regarded as one of the finest portrait busts in 20th century art – and is currently on display at the Stanley and Audrey … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. Science outreach and installation art might seem worlds apart. But a daring collaboration between artists Becs Andrews and Dave Lynch and chemical physicists from the University of Leeds aims to demonstrate scientific concepts to a wider audience. Recently shown at Howard Assembly Room, Leeds, Phase Revival is a fascinating art installation bringing … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw It is 150 years since the first synagogue was built in Leeds, marking the Jewish community’s official establishment in the city. And now a new exhibition celebrates the landmark by showcasing the community’s contribution to the Yorkshire art scene. Jon Cronshaw hears more from curator Layla Bloom. Jewish Artists in Yorkshire is … Continue reading
by Tom Swain Already award-winning, the teacher-turned-artist presents her debut solo exhibition to the world – via Otley. Julia Odell speaks to Tom Swain. She has been painting for just four years, having given up on the practicalities of transporting the cumbersome ceramic sculptures she created before turning to canvas – but that doesn’t mean … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw With the appointment of new Artistic Director James Brining last year, the West Yorkshire Playhouse has gone through radical change. Jon Cronshaw went down to the Playhouse to preview James’s first season at the helm of one of Yorkshire’s most important theatres. The major show of the Autumn/Winter season will be James’s … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. He is one of the most important film directors of the 20th century, yet very few people have had the opportunity to see his work on the big screen. Stan Brakhage is acknowledged as an enormous influence on directors Martin Scorsese (Goodfellas), Richard Linklater (A Scanner Darkly) and David Fincher (Se7en). His … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw A flash mob came together at 5pm yesterday on City Square in Leeds city centre to raise awareness of homelessness in the city. City Square flash mob The gathering was organised by homelessness charity Simon and the Streets, and saw around 30 protesters holding makeshift signs to raise awareness of the wider … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. A Horsforth writer has bucked the trend and has unleashed his own unique take on the print magazine to an unsuspecting public. The Hate Camel is a magazine that harks back to the days of early 90s grunge ‘zines, with a mish-mash of handwritten and typed articles being stuck down and photocopied … Continue reading
Leeds-based artists Rob Goodall and Alex Sickling are about to embark on a series of exhibitions under the title Mates. The first exhibition in the series will feature graphic art on the theme of Scouts. The show will highlight the positive, inquisitive nature and valuable skills learned at Scout groups. Alex Sickling works on paper, … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw The Henry Moore Institute has taken a punt with its latest exhibition, ‘Robert Filliou: The Institute of Endless Possibilities’. The exhibition seeks to explore the nature of gambling and the absurdity of games by utilising a bizarre array of cardboard boxes, double-sided playing cards and a dice-filled, room which were produced by … Continue reading
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