Author Archives: jolanta

"Relics and Remnants: Contemporary Reinterpretation of African American Images" at the Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning was a tough sell, according to curator Heng-Gil Han. Relics and Remnants Arlene McKanic Hank Willis Thomas, Afro American Express, 2004. C-print mounted on Plexi glass, 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 inches. Collection of Keba Konte. Courtesy of […]

A former war photographer, Luc Delahaye brings the horrors of humanityinto the confines of the contemporary art world via a set of impeccable, large-format chromogenic prints. Harsh Truth Luc Delahaye Luc Delahaye, Security Council, 5 February 2003. Chromogenic print, 112 x 241 cm.       A former war photographer, Luc Delahaye brings the horrors […]

The aim of "Visual Dialogues" is to create a dialogue between regional and national art collections. The display is organised by the Creative Consultants, which is a lively group made up of 15-25 year olds who advise the gallery on how to appeal to young people. Visual Dialogues Rebecca Guest Tracey Emin, Hate and Power […]

Photography is not what it used to be, this is irrefutable. The maxim that change brings both loss and gain is, I think, applicable in this case. But identifying what constitutes loss and what constitutes gain is not always easy. Stretching the Moment Greg Leach Maiko Hatano Photography is not what it used to be, […]

One might say that the Art Lounge has every base covered. Exhibiting an eclectic mix of work from different artists, there is bound to be something available that will suit not only everybody’s taste, but also everybody’s budget. Art Lounge Stephen Gosling Alicia Dubnyckyj, King Street, Manchester. Gloss on Board. 2005. One might say that […]

I should have realised the treachery of positive preconceptions prior to entering the predominantly white walled space. A cluttered minimalism seemed to prevail. Benjamin’s Britain Eli Regan I should have realised the treachery of positive preconceptions prior to entering the predominantly white walled space. A cluttered minimalism seemed to prevail. This description although seemingly fitting […]

Manchester’s art scene, like most, has a multitude of varying facets with simultaneous conversations taking place. When one cultural gap becomes free, it is immediately filled, and if there isn’t one to fulfill a particular need then one is quite simply forged. Manchester: Naturally Proactive and Curatorially Inquisitive Jane Chavez-Dawson Mathew Brotherhood, Franz, 2005. Mixed […]

When art gets in bed with fashion, it’s often worth watching just for what each reveals about the other. Cecilia Jurado, a young Peruvian artist living in NYC, (…) Unfocused Beauty Richard Dailey Cecilia Jurado, ORAL CUTE. Courtesy of artist. When art gets in bed with fashion, it’s often worth watching just for what each […]

Since MoMA’s 2003 landmark exhibition "Drawing Now: Eight Propositions" officially outed the return of drawing, the medium has been liberated from former taboos and has been allowed to flourish as art in and of itself, as both a means and an end to the creative process. People Who Draw Christine Cavallomagno Alejandro Cardenas, Lisette’s Burden […]

Sekou Sundiata has pioneered a new universal art form in his blessing the boats, a multi-media autobiographical performance piece which concluded a two-year national tour last spring at the Apollo Theater Sound Stage where the poet/playwright celebrated his homecoming. Pioneering the Authentic Interactivity of the Self Lisa Paul Streitfeld Sekou Sundiata, blessing of the boats. […]