With 2014 almost upon us, Leeds Art Scene invited East Street Arts to share its highlights of the past year. 2013 has been a busy one at East Street Arts. It marked the 20th anniversary of the organisation, which was set up by Jon Wakeman and Karen Watson at East Street Mills in 1993. To … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2013
Alfred Drury to be shown at Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery
The work of Alfred Drury, one of the leading sculptors of the late-Victorian and Edwardian periods, will be on display at the Stanley and Audrey Burton Gallery from January 15, 2014. Famed for his bronze nude light bearer statues on City Square, the exhibition will review the art and life of Alfred Drury RA (1856-1944), … Continue reading
Senses and Sculpture: Highlights of 2013 at the Henry Moore Institute
With 2013 coming to an end, Leeds Art Scene invited the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, to share its highlights of the past year. This year’s program at the Henry Moore Institute has not only been a spectacular treat for the eyes, but for all the senses. At the beginning of 2013, visitors saw the first … Continue reading
New exhibition of Workers’ Education Association student art
Students who attend Workers’ Educational Association classes across Leeds will be exhibiting their work at Leeds Central Library from December 17 to January 14. Community centre members who would not normally get the opportunity to exhibit their art and craft work are being supported by volunteers at Leeds Metropolitan University and the WEA who are … Continue reading
Mind your language – artists and the media
by Jon Cronshaw Why do some artists receive good media coverage while others are completely ignored? Jon Cronshaw explains why getting coverage in the press has nothing to do with talent or quality. Artists often complain that their work is overlooked or ignored by the mainstream media – there is a very simple reason for … Continue reading
The Hepworth celebrates its one millionth visitor
The Hepworth Wakefield welcomed its millionth visitor today, just two and a half years since the gallery opened to the public. The millionth visitor, Pauline Mackiewicz, from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia was over 10,000 miles away from home when Cllr Peter Box, Leader of Wakefield Council and Simon Wallis, Director of The Hepworth Wakefield … Continue reading
Tom Price set for Sculpture Park exhibition
An exhibition of sculpture, animation and work on paper by British artist Tom Price will be on display at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park from January 4 to April 27, 2014. Inspired by public observation, magazine images and historic sculpture, Price is rapidly establishing a strong reputation for his mastery of traditional techniques, his representation of … Continue reading
Behind the mask of Mr Faceless – Lee Coleman at Art’s Cafe
by Jon Cronshaw Scunthorpe-based artist Lee Coleman has channelled his responses to his challenging day job into his work. Jon Cronshaw spoke to him. Best known for his trademark character Mr Faceless, Lee Coleman’s latest exhibition at Art’s Cafe, Leeds, is a fascinating one man show that displays a thought-provoking series of images. Lee Coleman … Continue reading
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