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Traversing the chasm between graduation and establishing an independent practice can be daunting. Helen Dearnley and Paul Hirst, two of last year's Degrees unedited bloggers, return to Artists talking to show us how it's done.
“I have not seen her work, but a ‘Jacob Marley/ Scrooge’ feel of looking at, or being shown someone from an external position is evoked by her descriptions and visuals..." Rob Turner selects Rachel Howfield Massey Read on »
Over 8000 images from over 3000 UK and international artists whose work has been editorially featured in any of a-n's publications since 2000. Read on »
Artists discussing their practice and experiences through personal blogs about the projects they're working on, as they happen, whenever they happen. To start a blog or comment, login or register. Read on »
Editorially commissioned features on significant and emerging artists, includes artists' firsthand experiences alongside interview-based profiles. Read on »
Jane Watt explores the development of Projects unedited, a-n's open space for artists' blogs. Since coming online, a wealth of projects have unfolded day-by-day on Projects unedited giving unique insights into artists' practice and experiences.
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Artists talking Online Editor Andrew Bryant's selection of blogs from practitioners who've done or are doing international residencies. Read on »
Andrew Bryant delves into the student blogs on Degrees unedited and provides insights and analysis into what they reveal. Read on »
By Paul Evans
Funded by Arts Council England, Origin 09 is an ongoing series of ambitious drawing projects that explore our complex relationship with biology and other members of the animal kingdom. Coinciding with the forthcoming bicentenary of Darwin’s birth, Read on »
By AirSpace Gallery
Conjunction 08 festival is in full swing with Artist talks and guided tours still taking place, including Gayle Chong Kwan’s talk on the 5th this week at Staffordshire University. Gemma Thomas has been keeping a blog for the festival on Read on »
“My lifestyle is that of an explorer more than a designer”
Penny Jones profiles Fred Baier exploring the development of his career since the 1970s and commissions for an impressive range of private and public clients. Read on »