Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Displacement Activity :: Sam Hewitt :: Pop Gallery Brighton :: 15-29 Sept 22

Sam Hewitt is showing new paintings at Pop Gallery Brighton (ex Dynamite) to Thursday 29 September. BraveAdmin posted this response to the show. I feel familiar with Sam’s paintings of … Continue reading

September 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

Ysidro Pergamino & Amanda Sumpter :: prints and sculpture at Atelier Beside the Sea :: Brighton :: 8 Sept 2022

Sculpture by stone carver and painter Amanda Sumpter, and polemic printmaker Ysidro Pergamino, will be on show at Atelier Beside the Sea from Thursday 8th September. “After the of riot … Continue reading

September 9, 2022 · Leave a comment

Wings of Desire :: Wim Wenders film season at Towner Eastbourne :: 28 Aug 2022

Wim Wenders, Wings of Desire, 1987. This mini-series of selected classics provides a retrospective of New German Cinema icon Wim Wenders, giving you the perfect opportunity to familiarise yourself with … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

My Crazy Family Golf by Watts & Dad :: Fabrica Brighton :: July -28 Aug 2022

This summer Fabrica presents My Crazy Family Golf, a participative project made by Lisa Watts and her father, Gordon Watts (referred to as ‘Dad’), including the short film, Dad Cares. Together … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

ATELIER OPEN :: Brighton Atelier :: 14 July – 3 Sept 2022

ATELIER PR: “To celebrate the first 12 months of our beautiful gallery beside the sea we’re throwing open the doors by having an OPEN – an exhibition that is open … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

Dynamite pops out and TBoy takes over

As Dynamite evolves into an art fair based in London, the Brighton gallery has been taken over by contemporary artist, TBoy. Dynamite’s curator Henry said: “After 9 years running Dynamite … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

Colliers – rediscovered painting by Constable on show for the first time ever in Brighton :: Brighton Pavilion :: 15 July 2022

“…. there is nothing here for a painter but the breakers – & sky – which have been lovely indeed…. “ John Constable on Brighton An unseen masterpiece by Constable … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

AUBREY BEARDSLEY: A BRIGHTON BOY :: Brighton Museum and Art Gallery :: 30 July – 27 Nov 2022

Aubrey Beardsley scandalised and delighted the late Victorians with his decadent black and white drawings. The illustrator created erotic and elegant art, both humorous and grotesque, which is now often viewed … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

AFTERMATH :: Peter Mammes :: Koop Brighton :: 8 Sept – 1 Oct 2022

AFTERMATH An exhibition of Paintings, Relief Sculpture and Drawings by Peter Mammes 8 September – 1 OctoberThrough his artwork Peter Mammes aims to surpass language barriers posed by the written … Continue reading

August 26, 2022 · Leave a comment

Dynamite Gallery to stage Dynamite Art Fair in Brixton 31 March – 3 April 2020

Dynamite Gallery will stage Dynamite Art Fair No 1 in Brixton, London, 31 March – 3 April 2020. “I couldn’t be more excited to announce the artists that will be … Continue reading

March 18, 2022 · Leave a comment

COUNTER CULTURE – From The Factory To The Street ** Hidden Gallery, Brighton ** 19 Mar to 30 April 2022

Over sixty limited edition works on paper, many of them hand-signed, by the legends of Pop and Street Art, will be on show at Hidden Gallery in Brighton’s North Laine … Continue reading

March 18, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art Show:: Found/Fragment :: KOOP Gallery Brighton :: 5 March – 3 April 2022

Koop Projects proudly presents a group show featuring four artists based in Africa who work with found materials. Inherent in their bodies of work are themes of sustainability and mending … Continue reading

March 9, 2022 · Leave a comment

Bob Dylan original painting on show at Castle Fine Art, Brighton

An original painting by Bob Dylan, better known as a Nobel prize winning musician, is on show at Castle Fine Art in Brighton. Dylan’s large, atmospheric landscape depicts a lonely … Continue reading

December 5, 2021 · Leave a comment

Sovereign State of Brighton :: Artists Open House :: 11,12 Dec 2021

Sussex Artbeat popped into Sovereign State of Brighton and snapped these photos of work by accomplished local artists including painter Elizabeth Eade, ceramicist Gordon Broadhurst, digital artist Tristan Green, sculptor … Continue reading

December 5, 2021 · Leave a comment

Contemplative art at Kellie Miller Arts

Kellie Miller Arts in Brighton’s Lanes is hosting a collection of thought-provoking contemporary art, delighting the eye with masterful technique and stimulating the mind with reflections on the human condition. … Continue reading

November 21, 2021 · Leave a comment

Brighton Etsy Festive Markets :: Saturday 11 & 18 December :: Fabrica Brighton

The 2021 Brighton Etsy Seller’s Team’s annual Christmas market is this year hosted by Fabrica. This popular event showcases local designers, makers’ and artists’ work over two Saturdays in December. … Continue reading

November 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Lucia singers in Brighton :: St. Bartholomew’s Church :: 4 December 2021

Lucia singers will perform in Brighton at St. Bartholomew’s Church Saturday 4 December, tickets £10 “During the darkest time of the year, Lucia brings us a message of light and … Continue reading

November 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Imaginarium Exhibition :: Kellie Miller Gallery, Brighton :: 20 Nov – 20th Dec 2021

Kellie Miller Arts will host the The Imaginarium Exhibition 20 November- 20 December 2021. The show not only celebrates the creative imagination, but also marks the gallery’s 8th birthday at … Continue reading

November 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

MADE BRIGHTON is back on Brighton’s arts scene :: 26th, 27th November 2021 :: St Barts’ Church, Brighton

After a little hiatus, the craft-persons and makers exhibition, MADE BRIGHTON, is back. The exhibition and showcase of all that’s designery or artsy and handmade (with a little overflow, here … Continue reading

November 17, 2021 · Leave a comment

Through Smoke :: by Annie Mackin :: 35 North Gallery, Brighton :: 4-24 September 2021

Gallery 35 September exhibition features the work of Hastings based artist Annie Mackin. Annie explains the inspiration for her multi-sensory show. “The word perfume comes from the Latin, ‘per fumus’ … Continue reading

September 1, 2021 · Leave a comment

195 licks :: Guy Gee :: Dynamite Gallery Brighton :: 26 Aug – 19 Sept 2021

In September, Dynamite Gallery in Brighton will showcase the work of Guy Gee in an exhibition called “195 Licks”. The work is a homage to postage stamps: “195 countries in … Continue reading

August 26, 2021 · Leave a comment

Jonathan Smith, Artist of the Month :: Kellie Miller Arts, Brighton :: August 2021

August 2021 – Jonathan Smith is Artist of the Month at Kellie Miller Arts, Brighton, where the gallery has received a new collection of his works. Smith lives near the … Continue reading

August 15, 2021 · Leave a comment

Maker’s courses at Atelier Beside The Sea (Brighton)

ATELIER BESIDE THE SEA Atelier Beside the Sea is a studio-workshop on Brighton seafront, brought to you by the creators of the MADE shows and Brighton Art Fair, Jon Tutton … Continue reading

August 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Walenty Wróblewski :: Kellie Miller Gallery, Brighton

Walenty Wróblewski, is Artist Of The Month at Kellie Miller’s gallery. Walenty is a successful and acclaimed painter. He has 55 solo exhibitions to his name and has participated in … Continue reading

August 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Emma Hill :: Finding the Light :: 35 North Gallery, Brighton :: 7th – 28th August 2021

Bayntun Tulips, 2021 This August 35 North presents the work of artist Emma Hill. Emma is a figurative painter living and working in London, painting portraits, still life and landscape. … Continue reading

August 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

Summer Events at Fabrica (Brighton)

Summer Events at Fabrica This summer, Brighton arts centre, Fabrica, presents a collection of talks, discussions and creative activities for all ages and abilities to explore the themes of the summer exhibition, Kiosk … Continue reading

August 9, 2021 · Leave a comment

A new display of dinosaur bones at Brighton & Hove’s Booth Museum of Natural History re-opened on Saturday 31 July 2021.

Booth Museum of Natural History re-opened on Saturday 31 July 21 with a new display of dinosaur bones. A spokesperson for the Royal Pavilion & Museums Trust said: “We have … Continue reading

August 3, 2021 · Leave a comment

Flankers, Charlatans :: Fishing Quarter Gallery, Brighton :: 1 – 4 August 2021

Group show including Hix prize winner Elizabeth Eade. More info http://www.artrabbit.com/events/flankers-presents-charlatans

August 2, 2021 · Leave a comment

Art about torture: Portrait of Julian Assange selected for prestigious UK art exhibition – Brighton artist’s “Year of the Mask” exhibited at Mall Galleries’ “Figurative Art Now” show

07 July 2021 – A portrait of Julian Assange being targeted for his journalistic work, is on show at London’s prestigious Mall Galleries online exhibition, Figurative Art Now (FAN), which … Continue reading

July 8, 2021 · Leave a comment

I am more than :: outsider art about gender and disempowerment :: Brighton Friends Meeting House :: June 2021

A great idea and some insightful outsider art made by people who are disempowered or invisible in this world. Could do with attention to curation – the show is in … Continue reading

June 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

Stimulating Art from Life :: Sussex County Arts Club Annual Show 2021 :: Weekends June 2021

A stimulating presentation of art from life sessions at Sussex County Arts Club in central Brighton. Drawings, paintings and sculpture. Annual art show open 1pm-5pm Saturday and Sunday through June … Continue reading

June 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

Blurred lines and gender art at LeRoy 3D gallery in Brighton

Paintings and mixed media that blurs the lines of gender archetypes at LeRoy 3 D art gallery on Bond Street. Combination of HyperTalk hyper real oil painting and 3D colour … Continue reading

June 11, 2021 · Leave a comment

Half-Light :: landscapes by Mark Munroe-Preston :: Star Brewery Gallery Lewes :: 14 – 23 June 2021

Mark Munroe-Preston’s first solo exhibition “Half-Light” will take place at the Star Brewery Gallery in Lewes from the 14th to the 23rd of June. The show will feature a selection … Continue reading

May 12, 2021 · Leave a comment

John Akomfrah: Vertigo Sea :: Towner Eastbourne :: 18 May – 26 Sep 2021

18 May – 26 Sep 2021 FREE ENTRY Following a joint acquisition with the National Museum of Wales in 2021, John Akomfrah’s Vertigo Sea, will be exhibited at Towner in summer 2021. First … Continue reading

April 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

John Nash: The Landscape of Love and Solace :: Towner Eastbourne :: 18 May – 26 Sep 2021

Towner Eastbourne presents the most comprehensive major exhibition of work in over 50 years by John Nash, one of the most versatile and prolific artists of the 20th century. Nash … Continue reading

April 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Lothar Götz: Dance Diagonal :: Towner Eastbourne :: 2019-2024

NOW EXTENDED UNTIL 2024! German artist Lothar Götz has transformed the exterior walls of the gallery with his new large-scale, colourful geometric artwork, Dance Diagonal (2019). Götz, who is based … Continue reading

April 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Eastbourne’s Towner arts centre set to re-open Tuesday 18 May 2021 – with two major new exhibitions of work by John Nash and John Akomfrah

The Towner Eastbourne Contemporary Arts centre will re-open on 18 May 2021, including the shop, cafe and two major new exhibitions – John Nash: The Landscape of Love and Solace, … Continue reading

April 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Brighton and Hove museums to re-open from 17 May 2021 – helped by £370k lockdown recovery cash

Brighton and Hove’s Royal Pavilion and four other museums will re-open from 17 May 2021, helped by £370,000 from the second round of the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund. The Royal … Continue reading

April 14, 2021 · Leave a comment

Hanover Creative Yard Sale :: 17 Apr 2021, 10am-2pm :: Various locations Brighton

Start of the Arts season in Brighton! Independent artists and craftspeople selling art from from their homes in Brighton. Local, socially distanced, Hanover Creative Yard Sale 17 Apr 2021, 10am-2pm. … Continue reading

April 13, 2021 · Leave a comment

Rock ‘n’ Roll with Me – Bowie/MacCormack 1973-76 :: Brighton and Hove Museum :: 18 May 2021 -23 January 2022

Tickets on sale for acclaimed Bowie show at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery – extended to January 2022 Fans of Bowie have been given extra time to catch up with … Continue reading

April 13, 2021 · Leave a comment

Two at 40 :: Richard Harris and Tracey Wadey :: Brighton Photo Fringe 2020 :: Gallery 40, Hove :: 20 October – 1 November 2020

Joint exhibition by award-winning fine art photographers/printers, Richard Harris and Tracy Wadey. Part of the 2020 Brighton Photo Fringe. Advance tickets are required. Tickets are free: see eventbrite link below. … Continue reading

October 7, 2020 · Leave a comment

Moncrieff-Bray Autumn Exhibition | Petworth | 30 October – 12 December 2020

Moncrieff-Bray Autumn Exhibition30th October – 12 December 2020Our Autumn exhibition will have a strong emphasis on sculpture with works by leading British Contemporary sculptors arranged in the sculpture garden creating … Continue reading

October 3, 2020 · Leave a comment

Locked Down, Locked in, Lucked Out | Sinna One @ Gallery Lock In | Hove | 2 – 4 October 2020

Tonight we visited the public opening of Sinna One’s studio at Gallery Lock In – before it has to close next week, and the walls, and the art on them, … Continue reading

October 2, 2020 · Leave a comment

The most glamorous, prestigious arts jobs in Sussex? Call for volunteer contributors to help the Artbeat revival

Loyal readers of Sussex Artbeat will have noticed a decline in our wonderful art news content over recent months. However, our devoted followers keep growing! So we know people want … Continue reading

May 4, 2020 · Leave a comment

Use our Virtual Art Gallery – free platform for Sussex Artists

Don’t know why we didn’t think of this before! Does it take a virus-crisis to show us the obvious? Sussex Artbeat would like to invite Sussex Artists to use our … Continue reading

May 4, 2020 · Leave a comment

Wanderlust: an exhibition of visionary art in the time of COVID|Marta Ptaszkiewicz on the WWW |1 May – 7 May 2020 (critical review)

Amazing stuff is emerging from this time of crisis. Artists in particular are finding their voice. Brighton artist, Marta Ptaszkiewicz, had announced the cancellation of her biggest solo show to … Continue reading

May 3, 2020 · 1 Comment

Riot! Celebrating Stonewall’s Anniversary. 2nd August – 31st August 2019.

Originally posted on SEAS – Socially Engaged Art Salon:
It’s going to be a Riot! At SEAS – Socially Engaged Art Salon, Brighton & Hove Pride exhibition.??Yes, there is partying,…

August 13, 2019 · Leave a comment

MA Fine Art Brighton 6-13 July 2019

Brighton University MA show 2019. Last weekend Sat 13 July https://www.facebook.com/mafineartbrighton

July 12, 2019 · Leave a comment

Europa withy lantern installed at St Bartholomew’s Church, central Brighton 4 July – 18 July 2019

Europa withy (willow) lantern installed at St Bartholomew’s Church, central Brighton 4 July – 18 July 2019. Please come visit us. https://www.stbartholomewsbrighton.org.uk/findus.htm#Map Europa is the founding myth of the European … Continue reading

July 4, 2019 · Leave a comment

DANCE, MOVEMENT, POWER: Dynamite Gallery, Brighton: 3 -25 May 2019

DANCE, MOVEMENT, POWER by Henry Gomez April 24, 2019   This group exhibition is celebrating the beauty in many forms of our show title.  Opening 3rd May – 25th May … Continue reading

May 1, 2019 · Leave a comment