Extraction Echoes – an international Videocity exhibition

A young man wearing a flat cap with a coal stained face standing in a quarry
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Extraction Echoes is an international exhibition by Videocity and Forum Sudut Pandang. It is supported by the British Council and co-curated by Friend Polina Chizhova. It takes place in 3 different locations around the world, Newcastle upon Tyne, and Jakarta and Palu in Indonesia. The collaborative exhibition project “Extraction Echoes” brings together Indonesian and British … Continue reading Extraction Echoes – an international Videocity exhibition

Invitation to Future Now Symposium – 18 Sept 2025

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We've been invited to attend the Future Now Symposium on 18 September in York by Aesthetica Magazine. This is a one-day event packed with thought-provoking talks, discussions and networking opportunities, bringing together leading voices in art, design and visual culture. If you'd like to attend, we also have a 25% discount on tickets with the … Continue reading Invitation to Future Now Symposium – 18 Sept 2025

Featured Artist – Theresa Poulton

Two Steps Forward and One Step Back (Memento Mori) by Theresa Poulton
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Theresa Poulton was born in Everton, United Kingdom, 1963, she lives and works in the North East of England. Theresa is a Newcastle University MFA graduate, a freelance art tutor, hard-edged, abstract, geometric and text-based artist with a range of skills and knowledge in painting, drawing, composition, colour relationships, collage and theory. Magen David – … Continue reading Featured Artist – Theresa Poulton

Reviews of the workshop Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley

Jean Tinsley's Block Printing on Fabric workshop
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I joined a group of happy ladies in March, to learn about Block Printing on fabric, from artist Jean Tinsley. Jean demonstrated the use of printing blocks and paint, and showed examples of possible designs. We then practiced using the printing blocks on a spare piece of calico, before designing our own tote bags. I enjoyed … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Block printing on fabric workshop with Jean Tinsley

Reviews of the workshop Slow Stitching for Spring with Jo Duncan

Slow Stitching for Spring workshop with Jo Duncan
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Jo brought an impressive selection of materials and examples to the slow stitching workshop in April. Her enthusiasm for her craft was infectious. The session was perfectly pitched to accommodate beginners, who benefited from Jones demonstrations and advice, while giving scope to those with more experience with needle and embroidery thread. It was my first … Continue reading Reviews of the workshop Slow Stitching for Spring with Jo Duncan