Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Event: Hello Sailor! – Keith Vaughan exhibition** 26 Jul 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Start your Pride week by exploring the male figure in Keith Vaughan’s work through tantalising activities including life drawing over 16s only and collage making. See also the display Keith … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Keith Vaughan gallery tour ** 14 Jun 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Join curator Jenny Lund for a tour of the display Keith Vaughan: A Volatile Medium. Keith Vaughan gallery tour Saturday 14 June 2014, 2.30-3.30pm Brighton Museum, Prints & Drawings Gallery … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Keith Vaughan: A Volatile Medium ** 10 Jun – 9 Nov 2014 ** Brighton Museum

This display explores the British artist Keith Vaughan’s final 15 years of creativity, focusing on his work in gouache, a technique he described as ‘a volatile medium’. The gouaches are … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: SoundScreen ** 4 Sep 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Captivating video art accompanied by exhilarating live music. Pop-Up Brighton return having paired together video artists with bands to produce a visual response to their music. The outcome is an … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Summer Exhibition 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

The annual Summer Exhibition at Art5 is now under way, with a fantastic selection of new work by both new and resident artists filling the gallery with bright abstracts, sparkling … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: 100 ** 19 Jun – 6 Jul 2014 ** ONCA

The exhibition, guest curated by Dan Howard-Birt Curator of artistic programmes at Stour Valley Arts, will feature 100 selected artworks by artists and young people, and will be open just … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: PHILIP HUGHES: COASTLINES ** 03 May- 08 Jun 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

              Spotlight is a new series of one-room revolving displays, offering a range of exciting contemporary art for sale. The Spotlight programme at Jerwood … Continue reading

May 21, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Charles Linehan ** 10 & 25 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Fabrica and South East Dance have jointly commissioned choreographer Charles Linehan to respond to the exhibition. Charles is embracing the interactive and formal qualities in Jacob Dahlgren’s works. Interested in … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art event: Bring the Happy ** 10-19 May 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Brighton Festival and Invisible Flock invite you to create a map of happiness in Brighton. This life-affirming project will attempt to create a portrait of people’s lives, taking happy memories … Continue reading

May 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Edward Weston Collection Exhibition ** 3-18 May 2014 ** Castle Fine Art Galleries, Brighton

Castle Galleries in Brighton invite you to take a look at the new Edward Weston collection. A pioneer in collecting Hollywood glamour photography, Edward Weston has established it as a … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Spellbound ** 10-20 May 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

  Art5 Gallery is pleased to present ‘Spellbound’, an exciting new exhibition showcasing the work of three exceptional artists: Antonio Russo, Claire Wiltsher, and Natalie Rymer. As part of the … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Modern British and Beyond ** 11 May – 16 Jun 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

A mixed exhibition of work from some of the most recognisable 20th century British artists alongside some contemporary counterparts. Modern British Artists include:  Sandra Blow, Breon O’Casey, Mary Fedden, Sir … Continue reading

May 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Verbatim by Ansel Krut at Jerwood Gallery in Hastings. 3 May – 9 July 2014. PREVIEW – works rarely seen in public – bright cheeriness conceals dark humour and innuendo

Verbatim, a collection of paintings by Ansel Krut, opens today 3 May 2014 at Jerwood Gallery in Hastings, in time for the town’s Mayday celebrations this weekend. Fresh, joyful colours and deceptively tranquil subjects lend … Continue reading

May 2, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: ANSEL KRUT VERBATIM ** 3 May – 9 Jul 2014 ** Jerwood Gallery, Hastings

    This exhibition will bring together a series of largely unseen paintings by Ansel Krut (b.1959) in what will be the most significant exhibition of Krut’s work to date. … Continue reading

May 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Susan Evans – paintings ** 5-18 May 2014 ** Gallery40, Brighton

    Susan Evans paintings at Gallery40   Opening hours: 11.00-18.00 From Monday May 5th – Sunday May 18th (closed on Monday 12th)   Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art talk: Artist Story – Nick Sayers ** 24 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica

Nick Sayers is a maker and graphic designer based in Hove. He makes polyhedral artworks and functional items from reused or repurposed materials as part of his ongoing Spheres project. … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: SNAPSHOT – Group Show ** 2 May – 1 Jun 2014 ** Ink_d, Brighton

Snapshot is about the next generation of street artists. Featuring a selection of the best of the new style of street artists finding their way onto the scene. Art so … Continue reading

April 22, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for Artists ** deadline 18 May 2014 ** ONCA

    Via Call for Artists | ONCA.

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Art exhibition: Healing War Through Art ** 16 Apr – 9 May 2014 ** University of Brighton Gallery

This exhibition is about the Brighton Pavilion Hospital for Limbless Soldiers where, from 1916-1919, over 6,000 men were admitted for treatment, recuperation and retraining. It includes images and text from … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Capital Collection ** April 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

          Work exhibited by Cameron Contemporary at 3 major London Art Fairs, Spring 2014 Artists include: Faye Anderson Claire Beattie Leo Blamire Matthew Draper Jenny Mason … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artists Welcome: First Fridays ** 4 Apr 2014 ** Brighton Dome

On the first Friday of each month Brighton Dome welcomes artists in all disciplines to meet and share ideas. Each event features a special guest from the art world who … Continue reading

April 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition and events: Happy Planet DoodleFest ** 2-4 May 2014 ** ONCA, Brighton

Curated by Roy Peterson, Tamara Fletcher, and Mike Wolff, Happy Planet DoodleFest is a registered exhibition of Brighton Festival Fringe exploring the theme of happiness via the art of doodling. … Continue reading

March 31, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Chroma – John Hiom ** 6 Apr – 31 May 2014 ** The Round Georges, Brighton

  An exhibition of new paintings by John Hiom at The Round Georges Gallery in Brighton. 6th April – 31st May 2014 Private View Saturday 5th April from 8pm onwards … Continue reading

March 26, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Junky 13 ** 5-6 Apr 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton

Art Junky is the indoor market that combines our love for quirky jumble sale culture with local artistic talent, showcasing over 50 stalls of unique and affordable items, including art, … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: May Everett – Departures ** 15-20 Apr 2014 ** Gallery40

15-20 April 2014 Private View 15 April 5.30-7.30 Open daily 11am – 6pm   Gallery40 40 Gloucester Road, North Laine Brighton UK BN1 4AQ +44-1273-691511    via http://gallery40.co.uk/index.html  

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artist Talk – Jacob Dahlgren ** 5 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

On Balance brings together two works by Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren, which have been completely reconfigured for Fabrica’s unique space. With reference to past projects and working methods, Jacob Dahlgren … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Spring Exhibition ** Mar-Apr 2014 ** Art5 Gallery, Brighton

Art5’s annual Spring Exhibition is now underway, with beautifully uplifting new work by the resident artists. Bold florals, bright abstracts and stunning woodland scenes are the perfect way to celebrate … Continue reading

March 25, 2014 · Leave a comment

Textile Texts – Talk & Book launch ** 22 Mar 2014 ** Brighton Museum

Learn more about these woven miniatures of Buddhist art with collector Ralph Isaacs. Followed by the launch of Ralph’s new book, Sazigyo—Woven Miniatures of Buddhist Art, Burmese Manuscript Binding Tapes. … Continue reading

March 20, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Hello Cheeky – Hattie Stewart ** 28 Mar – 26 Apr 2014 ** No Walls Gallery, Brighton

The second show at the new No Walls Gallery at Church Street is Hello Cheeky, the first solo show by Hattie Stewart. ‘Hello Cheeky’ is a fun, playful phrase concocted … Continue reading

March 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art workshop: Picturing Plastic ** 30 Mar 2014 ** ONCA

  The ONCA Gallery 14 St George’s Place Brighton BN1 4GB tel.01273 958291   The workshop is part of INorganic exhibition at ONCA (21-30 March 2014). For more information about … Continue reading

March 18, 2014 · Leave a comment

The Drawing Circus: Lepidoptery II ** 18 Mar 2014 ** The Old Market, Brighton

This month The Drawing Circus draws you towards the candle flame of inspiration with an evening of Moth themed life drawing. Four nude and costumed models will use set and … Continue reading

March 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: ‘Palatable’ by Solange Leon ** 5-30 Apr 2014 ** Naked Eye Gallery

In her first solo show at Naked Eye, Leon presents her work exploring the philosophy of food and consumption. She focuses largely upon aesthetically beautiful game animals, depicting her subjects … Continue reading

March 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition Review: WhaleFest at ONCA, Brighton

07/03/14 Review and photographs by Scarlett Pares Landells. ONCA (One Network for Conservation and the Arts) and Darren Rees have teamed up to present a marine-inspired exhibition in support of … Continue reading

March 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Arts Jobs: Politically engaged actors, software creators and designers ** deadline 14 Mar 2014 ** Double Blink

We are looking for actors, software creators, hardware hackers, artists and designers to take part in our R&D process this month for a play exploring the issues surrounding surveillance, privacy, … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Raumzeichnung (reflection) – Monika Grzymala ** 5 Jul – 25 Aug 2014 ** Fabrica

Berlin-based artist Monika Grzymala is known for her intricate, dynamic and impactful installations and she will be creating a new piece for Fabrica for summer 2014. The exhibition will be … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition Review: SUSSEX – Land, City and Sea ** 8 Mar 2014 ** Cameron Contemporary Art, Hove

My creative instincts were stimulated by today’s exhibition opening at Cameron Contemporary Art in Hove, entitled “Sussex – Land, City and Sea”. The work on show conveys a sense of … Continue reading

March 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

WhaleFest Exhibition at ONCA – photo review

We were delighted with ONCA’s exhibition in support of the Whalefest convention being held in Brighton later this month. We expected paintings of sea creatures, but were surprised with the … Continue reading

March 8, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artists welcome: First Fridays ** 7 Mar 2014 ** Brighton Dome

On the first Friday of each month Brighton Dome welcomes artists in all disciplines to our Studio Bar to meet and share ideas. Each event features a special guest from … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Jacob Dahlgren – On Balance ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren has created two interactive works that celebrate the aesthetic of the mass-produced object. Heaven is a Place on Earth and The Wonderful World of Abstraction use … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Asylum in the City ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Regency Town House, Hove

A local community of people share their experiences of displacement through photographs and personal stories. This project has been developed in partnership with Sussex Interpreting Services who work with refugees, … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: The Monopoly of Legitimate Use ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Lighthouse

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Ester Svensson & Rosanna Martin – No One Owns The Land ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Regency Town House, Hove

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: William Forsythe – Nowhere and Everywhere At the Same Time No. 2 ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Old Municipal Market, Circus Street, Brighton

William Forsythe’s choreographic object populates the Old Municipal Market space with hundreds of delicate pendulums, swinging in timed sequences. As you move around without touching the pendulums, your strides and … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Yinka Shonibare MBE – The British Library ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Brighton Museum

As the lead artist for this year’s HOUSE, Yinka Shonibare MBE’s new sculptural installation explores the impact of immigration on all aspects of British culture and considers notions of territory … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Zimoun – Sound in Motion ** 3-25 May 2014 ** University of Brighton Gallery

Harnessing sound and space in works of minimalist power, the Swiss artist Zimoun explores the rhythm, flow and interaction between architectural spaces, commonplace objects and mechanical systems. In this major … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Kathy Hinde – Tipping Point Live ** 20 May 2014 ** Brighton Dome

Sound and water form the focus of this unique audio-visual installation, in which the composer and visual artist Kathy Hinde explores how sound behaves in conjunction with vessels of water. … Continue reading

March 6, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Phillip Hall-Patch – Salt Field ** 3-25 May 2014 ** The Brighton Waste House, University of Brighton

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: Leah Gordon – Caste/Cast ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Regency Town House, Hove

This unique new project making a point of connection with the subject explored in Yinka Shonibare MBE’s The British Library. Notions of migration, cultural identity, displacement and their relevance to … Continue reading

March 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art at BRIGHTON FESTIVAL: While You Wait ** 3-25 May 2014 ** Brighton

While You Wait is a series of podcasts, each of which is a different meditation on the idea of waiting, created by artists Stefan Kaegi, Toby Jones and Malika Booker … Continue reading

March 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Dan Johnson Collagist ** 5-21 Apr 2014 ** Art Schism, Brighton

Dan Johnson Collagist 5-21 April 2014 Private View: Saturday 5 April 2014, 5-10pm Art Schism 87 Gloucester Road Brighton UK BN1 4AP +44-786-3364314 Mon-Fri 12-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12-5pm Via … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment