As Another Place celebrate its 10th anniversary, Antony Gormley speaks out about “invading somebody else’s beach”, how public attitudes change, and his irritation with art history, finds Pete Goodbody… We are here in the...
Deborah Laing looks forward to the Grundy’s new and provocative exhibition – a space for satirical encounters, discussion and performance… Experimental film and installation artist Jennet Thomas joins writers, critics, art historians, theorists and...
On visiting Castlefield’s new show, Daniel McMillan finds artists that shed the illusory surface of painting in favour of the actuality of the ‘stuff’ from which it is comprised… “One must remember that writing...
Tate Liverpool’s summer show re-evaluates the archetypal heroic American artist, finds Laura Robertson; a presentation that wrestles with its tragic past and troubling present… Where is there to go once you’ve reached the top?...
Sara Jaspan meets the latest artist to grace the book-lined walls of the The Portico library in Manchester, and finds herself transported to city streets of a more sun-kissed variety… The Portico library is...
Short on spends, but keen to sample some of this year’s hotly anticipated MIF programme? Look no further than Emma Nuttall’s guide to the best discounts and free events… Well-known for showcasing this...
Tupperware, networking and Weight Watchers: Amelia Crouch finds herself drawn into the world of female self-help groups via Lucy Beech’s “ambitious” new solo exhibition at the Harris Museum and Art Gallery… “You’ll be...
Lara Eggleton comes face to face with the unprecedented contradictions of our age at the Grundy gallery’s latest exhibition… Modern History Vol. 1, guest curated by Lynda Morris and organised by Sophia Crilly and...
Heather Garner reacquaints herself with a festival that strives to find common ground within different cultures, traditions and geographic landscapes… We live in an increasingly small world and with the click of a mouse or...