Sussex ArtBeat

Art on show in Brighton & Hove and Sussex

Art Show: Journeys From An Absent Present to a Lost Past – Mohamad Hafez ** 15 Apr – 29 May 2022 ** Fabrica, Brighton

 This Spring, Fabrica and Brighton Festival co-present a series of artworks by the Syrian born, US-based architect and artist Mohamad Hafez, shown for the first time in the UK. These … Continue reading

March 15, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Paso – Alberto Ruiz Soler and William Fairbrother ** 21-30 January 2022 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Lighthouse in partnership with Fabrica presents artists Alberto Ruiz Soler and William Fairbrother’s new immersive spatial sound composition and experiential sensory sculpture, Paso. Paso is a memorial to an extinct … Continue reading

January 18, 2022 · Leave a comment

Art events and Talks ** Oct-Nov 2016 ** Fabrica

Film Extra: Both Sides Now 3 Thursday 6 October, doors & bar 7pm, event starts 7.30pm Presented in partnership with videoclub Both Sides Now 3 – Final Frontiers brings together … Continue reading

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Ewen Spencer – Kick over the statues ** 30 Sep – 27 Nov 2016 **- Fabrica

A Fabrica and Photoworks co-commission. Ewen Spencer’s celebrated and spontaneous images of youth and music culture in his native UK and around the world, have kept him in demand with … Continue reading

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

Brighton Photo Biennial 2016: Beyond the Bias – Reshaping Image ** Oct 2016 ** Brighton

  Brighton Photo Biennial is the UK’s leading curated photography festival and promotes new thinking around photography through a commissioned programme of events and exhibitions. Beyond The Bias – Reshaping … Continue reading

October 8, 2016 · Leave a comment

ART at Brighton Festival ** 7-29 May 2016 ** Brighton and Hove

Art and Film at Brighton Festival. To see details, click the link   Portraits in Motion Sat 7 – Wed 11 May Brighton Dome Studio Theatre Festival standbys are available … Continue reading

May 9, 2016 · Leave a comment

Events and Talks at Fabrica ** Feb 2016 ** Fabrica, Brighton

  Fabrica Film Club: Stories of Our Lives Tuesday 16 February, 7pm Presented by FABRICA FILM CLUB and LEGACY FILM Doors & wine bar open 7pm, Event starts 7.30pm. Book online … Continue reading

January 31, 2016 · Leave a comment

Fabrica closed to the public until April 2016

Because of the major works being carried out on Fabrica’s building there won’t be an installation in the gallery space as normal. They will be reopening to the public in … Continue reading

September 15, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events at Fabrica ** Sep 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu the Vampyre (1979, 107 minutes, Rated 15) Presented by NosferaTuesdays and Fabrica as part of Scalarama Tuesday 15 September. Doors & Bar 7:30pm, event starts promptly at … Continue reading

September 11, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events at Fabrica ** Aug 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Events and Talks Drawing to Film presents ‘Spark of Being’ by Bill Morrison, Film Archaeologist Monday 10 August, 1-4pm Entry £3 plus booking fee. Jane Fordham’s special event encourages a … Continue reading

August 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Elpida Hadzi-Vasileva – Fragility ** 8 Jul – 23 Aug ** Fabrica, Brighton

A lot of my work involves using materials that might be thought of as disgusting, but my intention is to create something beautiful through transformation. Fragility is a new site-specific … Continue reading

June 24, 2015 · Leave a comment

Events and Talks at Fabrica ** May-Jun 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

A Murmuration 2 – 24 May, Wednesday – Friday, 12 noon – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 6pm ONCA Gallery, 14 St George’s Place, Brighton A collaborative art project … Continue reading

May 14, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events: May 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

A Murmuration 2 – 24 May, Wednesday – Friday, 12 noon – 7pm, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 6pm ONCA Gallery, 14 St George’s Place, Brighton A collaborative art project … Continue reading

April 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Events: April 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Drawing to Film Monday 6 April, 10.30am – 1.30pm Led by artist Jane Fordham Drawing to Film encourages acute observation, appreciation of a film directors visual language and something akin … Continue reading

April 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art Show: Marcus Coates – Dawn Chorus ** 3 Apr – 25 May 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

For their spring exhibition Fabrica is working with Brighton Festival to co-present Dawn Chorus by Marcus Coates. Dawn Chorus is an immersive multi-screen film installation that uses unique digital methods … Continue reading

April 4, 2015 · Leave a comment

Art event: Stand Apart ** 22 Jan 2015 ** Fabrica, Brighton

  Elle Osbourne will be spending the week from Monday 19 January-Thursday 22 January at Fabrica for her Making Space project Stand Apart. Elle developed her installation over the course … Continue reading

January 18, 2015 · 1 Comment

Art events at Fabrica ** November 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

    Special drawing event: Submerged Monday 3 November, 11am– 4.30pm Continuing the practice of discovery through drawing artist Jane Fordham will facilitate a day of drawing in and through … Continue reading

October 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art events at Fabrica ** October 2014 ** Farbica, Brighton

Drawing for workers: Autumn sessions Thursday 16 October, 6–8pm Relaxed drawing at the end of the day facilitated by artist Jane Fordham. All levels welcome, basic materials will be provided. … Continue reading

October 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Drawing for workers ** 16 Oct 2014 ** Fabrica

Relaxed drawing at the end of the day facilitated by artist Jane Fordham.All levels welcome, basic materials will be provided.This event is free but places are limited and booking is … Continue reading

October 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Video Review: Monika Grzymala used eight kilometres of silver-mirrored tape to turn Brighton’s Fabrica venue into an exhibit.

A thoughtful video about a lovely arts venue (Fabrica) in Brighton…

September 10, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Events and Talks at Fabrica ** August 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

  In August 2014 Fabrica is inviting you to a series of events and talks:   Conversation Piece – Writing the Landscape Tuesday 5 August, 2.30–4pm   Drawing for Workers … Continue reading

August 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art exhibition: Simon Faithfull – REEF ** 4 Oct – 23 Nov 2014 ** Fabrica

For Fabrica’s exhibition in Autumn 2014, artist Simon Faithfull is making a new work called REEF, which will also form part of Brighton Photo Biennial 2014. For REEF Simon has … Continue reading

August 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Exhibition: Monika Grzymala – Raumzeichnung (Reflection) ** 5 Jul – 25 Aug 2014 ** Fabrica

“Drawing represents for me the most honest gesture, the moment of truth when the paper and I breathe together, the line offering in its simplicity many variable forms of expression.” … Continue reading

August 5, 2014 · Leave a comment

Artist Talk – Jemima Brown – Art/Life/Work ** 18 Jun 2014 ** Fabrica

Jemima Brown uses sculpture, drawing and time-based media to explore formal sculptural decision-making, suggested narrative and social critique. Graduating from an MA in Fine Art from Chelsea College of Art … Continue reading

May 28, 2014 · 1 Comment

Going to See Culture Together – Art Graduate Show 2014 ** 11 Jun 2014 ** Fabrica / University of BrightonEvents | Fabrica

Meeting at the University of Brighton, Grand Parade This coming June the Grand Parade Campus turns into a huge Art Gallery and will showcase work from graduating Artist-students from the … Continue reading

May 28, 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 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 event for young people: Making Inflatables – Nick Sayers ** 17 Apr 2014 ** Fabrica

Nick Sayers will be leading two work shops focused around the themes of the current exhibition. Nick Sayers repurposes the most mundane of objects such as water bottles, used cable … Continue reading

April 15, 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

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 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 exhibition: On Balance ** 5 Apr – 26 May 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

On Balance is a co-commission with Brighton Festival 2014. The exhibition brings together two works by Swedish artist Jacob Dahlgren, which have been completely re-configured for Fabrica’s unique space. Heaven … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Call for artists: Two new opportunities at Fabrica ** Fabrica, Brighton

FABRICA NEWS: 2 March 2014, Laurence Hill Fabrica is looking for a writer and an artist-in-residence to explore different themes that form part of our European-funded project Time and Place. … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Open Forum ** 12 Apr 2014 ** Phoenix Brighton & Fabrica

The aim of Open Forum 2014 is to allow Matt Roberts Arts to use our experience to provide advice to artists in regions where the commercial sector is developing and … Continue reading

March 4, 2014 · Leave a comment

Art Event: Going Out – Sharon Haward ** 20 Feb 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Sharon Haward will present work in progress made during her short residency at Fabrica and the evening will provide an opportunity to talk about the challenges and opportunities for artists … Continue reading

February 19, 2014 · Leave a comment

Betsy Greer on Craftivism ** 25 February 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Ever wonder when to stay with an idea or when to let it go? When to dig in and when to walk away in regards to your creativity? In 2001, … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

‘Dodge the Shredder’ workshop – getting funds for art ** 25 February 2014 ** Fabrica, Brighton

Dodge the Shredder is a combination of peer critique forum, funding strategy and proposal writing workshop for artists developing or planning funding applications in the near future, designed to help … Continue reading

February 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

Review: Cave Painting at Fabrica with Tom Allen – Reflecting the collective unconsciousness of the local community

24-01-14. Pictured: artist Thomas Allen working on his ‘cave painting’ at Fabrica’s  space in Brighton tonight, with two hours to go before he plans to finish the creation. Thomas has … Continue reading

January 24, 2014 · Leave a comment