Travel from the seated posture…
We thought that these two U.S based projects were delightful examples of how, using remote technology, you can explore both art and place from your armchair. They are not intended for the casual, under resourced visitor certainly, in terms of expected project outcome. However, they...
The Edinburgh International Book Festival 2020 starts today – on-line
The Edinburgh International Book Festival starts today. Events are free and you can visit the very impressive festival web pages here – https://www.edbookfest.co.uk/ Taking place in your web browser from the 15th to the 31st August 2020. Book attendance at over 140 events – see...
Seasonal best wishes to all our readers!
Happy Seasonal Holiday from all the consEAST team! Could you do it? Supporting St. Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich, Suffolk, UK this season This year will be the 16th annual Christmas Day dip for St. Elizabeth Hospice. Brave souls can see more about this fabulously refreshing...
Are you a Primadonna?
Primadonna is a festival of writing, taking place at Laffitts Hall in Suffolk. Date: August 30th, 31st and September 1st 2019. Venue: Laffitts Hall, Framsden Rd, Pettaugh, Stowmarket IP14 6DT ‘The Primadonna Festival is the...
Writing: Making Your Mark
An exhibition at The British Library – Writing: Making Your Mark Fri 26 Apr – Tue 27 Aug 2019 Book your tickets here PACCAR 1, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB “Discover the extraordinary story behind one of humankind’s greatest achievements: through more than...
Cambridge Open Art 2019 diary date!
Dates of the next Cambridge Open Art Exhibition are: Friday 11th October 2019 to Sunday 13th October 2019 At Swavesey Village College, Gibraltar Lane, Swavesey CB24 4RS See more of the work of the Cambridge Open Art Exhibition – https://coax.org.uk You can join the COAE...
Reflecting on glass!
We have been sinking deep into the sofa in the evenings to follow the craft, technique and skill offered to viewers in the BBC 2 broadcast The Repair Shop. As well as offering craft and artistry of the highest calibre, the programme is the perfect...
Cambridge Open Art Exhibition 2018
Exhibition Dates: 12th to 14th October at Swavesey Village College Call for entries Open Tuesday 12th June 2018 – see below for details: # Updated: July 12th, 2018 – ”We had a very fast sign up to this year’s exhibition in October and the exhibition...
Making new friends in Europe?
European Week of Regions & Cities Brussels 9-12th October 2017 A wide ranging sequence of workshops and event in Brussels, that will attract academics, poiticians and business organisations. We think there are elemental workshops that those of us, working in the social economy, will find...
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Innovation in architecture
- naoko kimura’s vegetable crayons are a safe, plant-based alternative for children April 19, 2021made from discarded vegetables, the crayons are safer for children and better for the environment. The post naoko kimura’s vegetable crayons are a safe, plant-based alternative for children appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.lynne myers
- this biorecycling machine by matt harkness reduces waste produced by 3D printing technology April 19, 2021the biorecycling machine leverages the human body into a resource for bioplastic recycling. The post this biorecycling machine by matt harkness reduces waste produced by 3D printing technology appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.Matt Harkness
- olafur eliasson floods fondation beyeler’s interiors and exteriors with green water April 19, 2021titled life, basel’s fondation beyeler is hosting the first site-specific installation in switzerland by world-renowned artist olafur eliasson. The post olafur eliasson floods fondation beyeler’s interiors and exteriors with green water appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.juliana neira I designboom
- curved white wall façade adorns new hotel model in industrial site of china April 19, 2021surrounded by unfinished buildings and industrial parts, the new hotel transforms the unsatisfactory site into a distinctive experience. The post curved white wall façade adorns new hotel model in industrial site of china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.Xiaomeng Xu
Women, reading and writing in Glasgow
- April Book Picnic Recommendations April 15, 2021On the first Wednesday of every month, GWL team members and volunteers share what we’ve read recently at our Book Picnic. In the current climate, our Book Picnic takes place remotely, giving all of us some valuable social interaction and providing us with many excellent book suggestions… The Binding by Bridget Collins Set in a […]Jenna Haskins
- Collecting voices in The Time of Coronavirus. April 12, 2021Over the last few months Gender studies placement student Louise Sidey has been collecting oral accounts from some of the staff and volunteers at GWL as part of the exhibit, Collecting in The Time of Corona Virus. I set out to record an oral history of staff and volunteers at the women’s library because collecting […]Louise S
- Reopening in May 2021 April 7, 2021We're over the moon to announce that Glasgow Women's Library will re-open on Tuesday 4th May at 11am. We are taking a phased approach to re-opening, and our opening hours for May will be 11am - 4pm, Tuesday - Friday.GWL
- Clearing out: The Cricket Match April 7, 2021We're delighted to share another blog post by GWL donor Shirley Henderson. Here, she voices the memories of elocution lessons sparked by treasures unearthed during a clear out.Jenny Noble
- NMRD Programme of the Month: April 2021 April 1, 2021Roller derby dismantles what it means to be 'feminine'. It mixes adrenaline with ferocity and the provocative. It used to be that players would wear outfits similar to the one depicted in the artwork above. Shorts and skirts were paired with fishnet tights and tank tops. This is often illustrated in the graphics and artwork […]Kerry
Hyper Allergic to the arts?
- On the Anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, Recalling the Hope It Offers April 19, 2021Amidst the destabilization and trauma we currently face, an exhibit on the brave revolt tells a conflicted story of self-empowerment.
- The Absurdly Poignant Poems of Sun Ra April 19, 2021Sun Ra’s stanzas are riddles against passive reading.
- Kenneth Tam Creates a New Frame for Asian American Masculinity April 19, 2021Tam’s work always comes back to the body, emphasizing what lays beyond our daily performances.
- After Budweiser Unexpectedly Paints Over Street Murals in India, Artists Band Together April 19, 2021"What happened is unfortunate, but it’s highlighted how important these works are to people from all walks of life,” said Hanif Kureshi, co-founder of St+art India.
- Works by Over a Dozen Self-Taught Southern Artists Gifted to High Museum April 19, 2021Spanning painting, drawing, and sculpture, the donation features work by over a dozen artists including Sister Gertrude Morgan and Nellie Mae Rowe.
Digital Art – the news
- Why Clearpay created its own Pantone colour October 21, 2020Bondi Mint was created by Pantone to link Clearpay back to the company's Australian heritage.Geoff Seeley
- Apple updates Final Cut Pro X with social media tools, more August 25, 2020New version 10.4.9 of Apple's video-editing software now available for download from the Mac App StoreMikael Markander
- Marco Oggian's Dreams and Nightmares explores our global anxiety in 2020 August 6, 2020Dreamlike visions come to life for real world exhibition.Giacomo Lee
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Into the library vortex…
We have, with our new Libraries news-feed page, given our readers the opportunity to keep up with latest news from across the UK. We are rotating our topical feeds across University libraries, feminist collections and featuring, as we must, the go to public library resource, PLN. Library image by Jaredd Craig... Read more hereDid you see this too?
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Michael Morpurgo at Seven Stories
Continuing our theme of ‘Northern Energy’, we were in Newcastle upon Tyne this week and, on Friday afternoon, took time to visit Seven Stories, the National Centre for Children’s Books. They have an important exhibition and research project into the donated archive of the writer Michael Morpurgo. Below is what we thought. Read more here…
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