by Jon Cronshaw. To commemorate the centenary of his birth, a fascinating exhibition highlighting the work of pioneering abstract artist William Scott is currently on display at The Hepworth gallery, Wakefield. Jon Cronshaw spoke to William Scott’s eldest son Robert Scott and the Head of Exhibitions at The Hepworth, Francis Guy, about the artist’s legacy. … Continue reading
The Hepworth Wakefield celebrates its second birthday with the announcement of a new 600 square metre contemporary art space that will open this later this summer. The new space is located in an adjacent 19th century mill and continues the culturally-led regeneration of Wakefield Waterfront. Caddies Wainwright Mill The space’s first exhibition will be Turner … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw In recent years the reputation of art inspired by nature has taken something of a battering – especially if it has a tendency towards abstraction. There is so much kitschy and inoffensive art littering the walls of hotel rooms and coffee shops that the idea of an exhibition focusing on the abstraction … 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 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
words by Kate Scott,audio interview by Jon Cronshaw, Throughout March, the play Refugee Boy is being performed on stage at the West Yorkshire Playhouse. The book Refugee Boy was originally written by writer, dub-poet and novelist Benjamin Zephaniah. Award-winning poet and playwright Lemn Sissay has taken up the challenge of adapting this raw and thought-provoking … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw Interview with founder of Manic Chord Theatre, David Cartwright about their forthcoming performance at Temple Works, Leeds. listen to ‘Interview with David Cartwright of @ManicChord theatre’ on Audioboo (function() { var po = document.createElement(“script”); po.type = “text/javascript”; po.async = true; po.src = “//d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/assets/embed.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw Leeds-based artist Paul Digby spoke to Jon Cronshaw about his work and the forthcoming Yorkshire Artists show at Leeds Gallery, March 1-28. Paul Diby His work encompasses painting, drawing and sculpture, and draws his influence from the worlds of science, technology and psychology. His works are deeply considered, and though his work … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw listen to ‘Interview with Councilor Bernard Atha about the arts in Leeds’ on Audioboo (function() { var po = document.createElement(“script”); po.type = “text/javascript”; po.async = true; po.src = “//d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/assets/embed.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); Cllr. Bernard Atha An interview with Leeds City Councillor Bernard Atha CBE (Lab, Kirkstall) about … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw Ian Wright, yesterday listen to ‘Interview with artist Ian Wright’ on Audioboo (function() { var po = document.createElement(“script”); po.type = “text/javascript”; po.async = true; po.src = “http://d15mj6e6qmt1na.cloudfront.net/assets/embed.js”; var s = document.getElementsByTagName(“script”)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s); })(); A Special Time and Place – Oil on Canvas A Splash of Colour on a Grey Day … Continue reading
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