Last night I experienced one of the strongest pieces of theatre I’ve seen in a long time. Performed at Birmingham Hippodrome, in the intimate Patrick Studio, No Kids questions one of the most important decisions[…]
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Theatre review | Bram Stoker’s DRACULA at Wolverhampton Grand
Bram Stoker’s Dracula is the iconic novel of 1987 that has inspired a vampiric tradition spanning 120 years, crossing form, genre and generation. The latest reimagining of this classic tale, adapted by Jenny King for[…]
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How to promote your art online & get noticed
Today, traditional rules and roles in the art world are changing. The art community has moved online. Collectors buy directly from artists’ Instagram feeds. Critics will read content on artists’ websites. Curators research and approach[…]
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Theatre review | The Full Monty musical on tour at Birmingham Hippodrome
In 1997 The Full Monty arrived in British cinemas, and we fell in love with those 6 unemployed Northerners taking their kit off. In 2013, based on his original screenplay for the film, Simon Beaufoy[…]
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Smoke & mirrors | An interview with The Lovely Bones set designer Ana Inés Jabares-Pita
Yesterday, just hours before the premiere of The Lovely Bones at the REP in Birmingham, I was introduced to Ana Inés Jabares-Pita. I was excited to meet this award-winning designer, who masterminded the genius set for[…]
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What can I do with my Fine Arts degree?
As a Fine Arts graduate, it can be quite mind-boggling to decide the next steps after completing your studies. But your qualification and creative talent open doors to an array of fascinating career paths. Whether[…]
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Art History | Cultural appropriation & the art of the steal
‘Good artists copy, great artists steal’ – Pablo Picasso Cultural appropriation, once discussed in debates amongst academics, has moved into the mainstream media. Teen Vogue recently published an article on ‘How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation[…]
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Theatre review | Troilus and Cressida at RSC
It’s the seventh year of the Trojan War, and the scene is set. Onto the stage swerve warriors in Mad Max style goggles and leather, revving their motorbikes. Vast, rusting containers and a chandelier of[…]
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Top 13 | Best art history books for beginners
With countless movements, styles, artists and mediums, art history can seem overwhelming. I know Google can answer pretty much any question but there’s still something so beautiful about lifting an art book off your shelf.[…]
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Artist in focus | Ruth Chambers: Envelope Encounters
Ruth Chambers is the latest artist who I’m excited to add to my contemporary art collection. She transforms opened envelopes – sent to her, found, or from the office – into incredible artworks. Drawing onto[…]
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