Contemporary art and design
Artists’ Network Alpujarra Expo de Primavera – Spring Show In the old town hall, Órgiva. Having arrived a few minutes before the official opening of the Spring Exhibition, I thought I’d have plenty of time to view each piece of artwork at my leisure. The first thing that struck me was what a marvellous space … Read more
You can download these audio recordings and play them back as a podcast, though I do recommend looking at the pictures of the art which is being discussed. You can click on each image to enlarge it. These recordings were made during one Tuesday evening of the Artists’ Network Alpujarra spring show, where members have been … Read more
8th–30th June. This exhibition will be a showcase for new members alongside existing ones. All the work on display will be either new or unseen here in Órgiva. It will be a really fresh show with a variety of practice. There was no theme set for this exhibition and yet somehow all of the artists … Read more
21st April – 24th May. Emma Plunkett is having an exhibition of her cyanotypes at fellow ANA member, Vic Monfort’s Ceramiq gallery in Órgiva from the 21st of April, from 8pm. Please come along and bring your art loving friends. There will be original one off cyanotype prints for sale, in all sizes and prices, … Read more
Mix Amylo’s current exhibition of black and white worlds: ‘Pequeños Mundos’, is continuing at the Ceramiq Art studio, Plaza Moreno, 9, Órgiva. We are all invited to her ‘reinaurugatión’ this Saturday, 24th March, where there will also be great music to enjoy along with her wonderful artwork. Having been blown away by the intricacy and … Read more
Explore the black and white worlds of Mix Amylo, in her new exhibition ‘small worlds’. Dozens of drawings and paintings from the last ten years represent her artistic style of surrealism, dreamscapes, and a strange, dark beauty, all in intricate detail. Her work has reminded some of artists such as M.C.Escher, Hieronymus Bosch and Aubrey … Read more
About Us We are a group of local and international artists who have settled in La Alpujarra, mainly around the town of Órgiva. Here in Órgiva there are 61 languages registered at the local primary schools; and it is a vibrant place attracting many creative people. The group has been established since 2016; and we … Read more
Interview with Wes Somerville at the Ceramiq Art Studio Exhibition opening times: Mon. – Frid. 10 – 3pm until the 15th February 2018 Plaza García Moreno 9 – Órgiva, 18400, Granada. You step from the intense southern Spanish sunlight over the threshold of Ceramiq into a softer gloom. Then you look up to where a … Read more
A photo exhibition by Charley Werff, Órgiva 10th – 24th January, 2018. Written by Charley Werff About Charley A year ago, I became a member of ANA (Artist’ Network Alpujarra) group. Before I came to live in Órgiva some two years ago, I was a freelance photographer for many years in Holland. But than I … Read more
Written by Maxine Friday. The opening of the finissage! The sugar factory was already buzzing when we arrived there a bit later than we intended, 6:53pm! An awe-inspiring place Every time you enter that space, once again you are awe struck by its sheer majesty; a cathedral dedicated to art – and art was all … Read more