News 2016
Harold Cohen
We are saddened to learn of the passing of artist and inventor of AARON, Harold Cohen, aged 87. He studied painting, and was a lecturer in Painting at the Slade from 1961 - 1965. See www.nytimes.com.
Artist Rooms - Phyllida Barlow - Tate Modern
Artist Rooms - Phyllida Barlow is showing at Tate Modern, Bankside, London SE1 9TG, from 14 January 2016. See www.tate.org.uk.
Out of Hand - Laure Genillard
Lisa Milroy has a solo show, Out of Hand, at Laure Genillard, 2 Hanway Place, London W1T 1HB, from 30 April - 25 June 2016. See www.lglondon.org.
Stanley Spencer: Of Angels and Dirt - Hepworth Wakefield
Stanley Spencer: Of Angels and Dirt is showing at the Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF1 5AW, from 24 June - 5 October 2016. See www.hepworthwakefield.org.
Patrick George and Peter Dalglish
We are saddened to learn of the passing of two significant figures in the Slade’s history: Peter Daglish and Patrick George, who was Slade Professor and Director from 1985-88.
The UCL flag will be lowered tomorrow (27th) at 12 noon in remembrance of the late Slade Professor and flowers will be displayed in fond remembrance of both artists in the Slade entrance.
Introduction to Studio Practice open to Year 12 Students
As part of its Widening Participation programme, UCL, in conjunction with the Slade School of Fine Art, is offering a week-long residential course Introduction to Studio Practice to Year 12 students from across the UK.
This course will offers the unique opportunity to
gain some expert tuition in art and experience working in a world class art
school studio environment. There are eligibility criteria
that all applicants should consider before applying. The deadline for applications is 29 April 2016. See www.ucl.ac.uk for further details.
Still (the) Barbarians - Eva International
Larry Achiampong and David Blandy, and Jeremy Hutchison are participating in the 2016 edition of EVA International, Ireland's Biennial, titled Still (the) Barbarians, from 16 April - 17 July 2016. See www.eva.ie/2016-artists.
FF Gaiden: Alternative - The Gallery, Tyneside Cinema
David Blandy and Larry Achiampong are showing FF Gaiden: Alternative at The Gallery, Tyneside Cinema, Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6QG, 4 May - 16 June 2016. See www.tynesidecinema.co.uk.
Bruce McLean: Making an Exhibition of Myself. In Print - For Arts Sake
Professor Emeritus Bruce McLean has a solo show, Bruce McLean: Making An Exhibition Of Myself. In Print. at For Arts Sake, 45 Bond Street, Ealing W5 5AS, from 15 April - 15 May 2016. See forartssake.com.
Paradigm - Francis Crick Institute
Paradigm, a new public art sculpture by Conrad Shawcross, was unveiled in the piazza of The Francis Crick Institute, 215 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BE, on Wednesday 24 February 2016. The sculpture can be viewed from Midland Road, at the east end of the new Crick building, adjacent to St Pancras International Station. See www.crick.ac.uk.
Inquisitive Eyes: Slade Painters in Edwardian Wessex, 1900 - 1914 - RWA
Work by Augustus John, William Orpen and John Everett is showing in Inquisitive Eyes: Slade Painters in Edwardian Wessex, 1900 - 1914 at the Royal West of England Academy, Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1PX, from 6 February - 12 June 2016. See www.rwa.org.uk.
UCL Summer Challenge: Drawing upon Observation
Drawing from observation has been an age old concern that has stimulated the imagination of many artists throughout history. If you are a budding artist, this 6-week course offers a rich starting point to explore some fundamental concerns of perceptual drawing. The deadline for applications is 22 April 2016.
See www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/widening-participation/activities/summer-challenge for further details.
Emma Hart wins Max Mara Art Prize for Women
Emma Hart is the 6th winner of the Max Mara Art Prize for Women. She will spend six months in Lombardy, Umbria and Emilia-Romagna on an artist residency tailored to her interests. See www.whitechapelgallery.org.
Stories in the Dark - Beaney House of Art and Knowledge
Adam Chodzko, Benedict Drew, Louisa Fairclough, Dryden Goodwin and Lindsay Seers are showing in Stories in the Dark at Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, 18 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2BD, from 19 March to 19 June 2016. See www.canterbury.co.uk.
70 Years of the Arts Council Collection
Marvin Gaye Chetwynd and Katie Paterson have been commissioned to make new work as part of the Art Council's plans for marking its 70th anniversary during 2016. Katie Paterson will be showing at Somerset House, London from 27 April - 22 May 2016 and Marvin Gaye Chetwynd is tbc. See www.artscouncilcollection.org.uk.
Lee Campbell: Tactics of Interruption - Toynbee Studios
Lee Campbell: Tactics of Interruption, which includes a performance from Alexander Costello, takes place at Toynbee Studios, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6AB, from 7.30pm on Thursday 9 June 2016. See www.artsadmin.co.uk.
Lifting the Veil - Rosenfeld Gallery
Bongsu Park is showing in Lifting the Veil at Rosenfeld Gallery, 37 Rathbone Street, London W1T 1NZ, from 8 April - 27 May 2016. See rosenfeldporcini.com.
Whitstable Biennale - 2016
Martin John Callanan, Lee Campbell, Benedict Drew, Louisa Fairclough, Simon Faithfull, Ian Giles, Derek Jarman, Mikhail Karikis, Katie Paterson, Kieren Reed, Zineb Sedira, Gary Stevens and John Walter are all taking part in the Whitstable Biennale 2016, from 4 - 12 June. See www.whitstablebiennale.com.
Kitty Clark: Humans Unite - Public Exhibitions
Kitty Clark: Humans Unite is showing at Public Exhibitions, Black Gates, Hassard Street, London E2 7QL, from 27 April - 3 June 2016. See publicexhibitions.biz.
Front Parting - Cabin
Aglaé Bassens has a solo show, Front Parting, at Cabin, 1 Brookwood Road, London SW18 5BL, from 6 May - 11 June 2016. See www.cabin-gallery.com.