Contemporary art and design
See some photos and read what the artists have to say about their experiences of the first annual Polopos art walk. It was a one-day event and was recorded for Dutch Reality TV. Emma Plunkett – Viejo Posada Wow, that was a busy art event. Busloads of people were doing the art walk and our … Read more
This is a rough guide to help you know what is expected when organising art exhibitions. Remember that constant clear communication between the team is important, so everyone is on the same page at all times. Jobs for the team co-ordinator graphic design (poster) poster distribution writing the press release writing the inauguration invitation compiling … Read more
In the middle of the small Spanish town of Órgiva, at the back of small ceramics studio, deep underground is a collection of small canvases hung on a whitewashed wall, a gathering of spectres. Miniature fragments of a colourful memory; time drawn out across linen squares. Flickers of moments, restored. Gareth Lister’s latest exhibition is, … Read more
You are invited to the opening night of this 8 person art exhibition of painting & sculpture in the newly restored museum of Molvízar. 6 out of the 8 exhibiting artists are ANA members (Artists’ Network Alpujarra) – Jane Kleinschmit (organiser), Gareth Lister (curator), José Vera, Ánxela Meilán, Wes Somerville, Emma Plunkett, plus Mix Amylo, … Read more
The Hasankeyf Print is a limited edition, relief print, with added hand-work in charcoal and gold leaf by artist Michael Alexander. How this project came about Alexander’s inspiration for this work came from a photograph that a friend of his took while travelling in Eastern Turkey. When he saw the image of the partly destroyed … Read more
ANA New & Old Our latest show from the ever-growing ANA (Artists’ Network Alpujarra) group is titled ‘New and Old’. It is an eclectic mix of the new and old work of local artists, with a wide variety of disciplines from traditional paintings, photographs, mixed media work, ceramics, 3D work and wonderful light installations. I … Read more
The exhibition is as diverse as you would expect from 18 artists, with various nationalities, abilities and experience – and no theme. However, the only common thread I could actually walk away with, is the fact that there seems to be a lot of work in the mid to small size range. You know like … Read more
