by Jon Cronshaw. A surreal portrait of the19th century is the focus of Charlotte Cory’s latest exhibition at the Brontë Parsonage Museum. Jon Cronshaw spoke to the artist about her work and lifelong passion for the Brontës. Artist and novelist Charlotte Cory’s latest exhibition creates a surreal world where Victorian men and women become anthropomorphic … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. For the first time, Sheffield’s expansive S1 Artspace will be displaying historical sculpture from the Leeds Museum and Art Galleries’ permanent collection. But this is no ordinary exhibition as the sculptures by artists including Frank Dobson, Jacob Epstein and Henry Moore will be displayed as part of the contemporary artist Nicolas Deshayes’ … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. Thousands of boiled sweets and floating silver balloons sound like the perfect addition to any ten-year-old’s birthday party, but these objects are currently on display at the Henry Moore Institute, Leeds, alongside ancient Chinese jades, a lump of asphalt and a tiny indoor garden. Indifferent Matter: From Object to Sculpture takes its … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. In 2008, contemporary artist Roger Hiorns oversaw the creation of one of most unique works of art in recent memory by pumping over 74,000 litres of copper sulphate solution into a condemned London flat. The result saw the building’s interior coated with otherworldly blue crystals that formed on the walls, floor, ceiling, … Continue reading
by Jon Cronshaw. Former Northern Art Prize winner Haroon Mirza’s new installation is about to be unveiled at The Hepworth Wakefield. Artist Haroon Mirza’s latest exhibition, which goes on display this month, takes inspiration from its host gallery. Utilising the adjacent River Calder to create a unique audio composition, the new installation of light, sound … Continue reading
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