Culture Diary w/c 08-09-2014
What’s hot this week? Our pick of the listings from around Liverpool and the rest of the UK… Tuesday – The Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger 7.30pm @ The Kazimer, Liverpool —...
Not All Documents Are Records — Reviewed
Is it art? Or a document of art? Where does the overlap lie? Mike Pinnington enjoys exploring the nuance of meaning at Open Eye Gallery’s Biennial exhibition… The measure of success for an...
Playlist: 20,000 Days On Earth With Nick Cave
Ahead of the UK release of his critically-acclaimed documentary film, Nick Cave fan Sinead Nunes explores his ‘gargantuan’ body of work… Next week, 20,000 Days On Earth, a fascinating new documentary about Nick Cave...
Laptops Vs Guitars: Towards A New Performance Aesthetic
How do electronic musicians navigate the tricky sphere of live performance? David Tate talks exclusively to artist Kepla about ‘boring’ laptop shows, utilising technology, and winning over sceptical audiences… In spite of its growing ubiquity, there still remains...
“The SNP, Alex Salmond – It’s So Boring”: Artists On Scottish Independence
In 14 days, Scotland will be voting to decide whether to become an independent nation or remain part of the UK. a-n’s Chris Sharratt speaks to artists and those working in the visual...
From House To HOME
Manchester’s much loved Cornerhouse is moving, and fans are worried. Sara Jaspan speaks to the arts venue’s artistic director about the multi-million pound upgrade and whether its loyal audience is ready for such...
Culture Diary w/c 01-09-2014
What’s hot this week? Our pick of the listings from around Liverpool and the rest of the UK… Monday — Exhibition Opens: David Farrell 10am-5.30pm @ Osborne Samuel, London — FREE Nearly two...
The White Cube, The Artist And Me
Just who do artists make work for anyway? In an extension of his essay on visitor experience, Biennial 2014: The Space In Between, C James Fagan considers the impact of the white cube...
The Big Interview: Alnoor Mitha, Asia Triennial
Ahead of the return of the Asia Triennial, Linda Pittwood speaks to its director about surviving potentially catastrophic funding cuts, and how this year’s festival theme must respond to global conflict… Hi Alnoor. Firstly,...