For all you painters out there and the rest who like the Batman soundtrack

There's been a few rather interesting programmes on the BBC of late including an Imagine that focuses on the Glasgow art scene (unfortunately now gone on Iplayer) and a series that's exploreing the history of three colours (Gold, Blue and White) and their effect/influence on Western art. Plus I think he might just be a better host then Adrian Sooke...

Futura

We Have Movies All Night, 6 Nights a Week and this is Tom LaBrie Reminding You, the Floatation Systems are a Science and at LaBrie's Waterproof Warehouse, We Don't Give You Any Fiction.

Tom LaBrie

 

and now a quick word from our sponsor...

Who needs to worry about Night Terror's when you have a water bed!

Kit

Into the Nimbus, Smilde Style

Came across these images of work by Berndnaut Smilde a Dutch artist who creates clouds inside rooms. These incredibly ephemeral objects are made by fog machines and a delicate control of the temperature and humidity of the space. The clouds only last for a few moments and are captured photographically to create these surreal and un-photo shopped images. Here's a link to a video on you tube showing the action as it happens.

Nimbus II, 2012 Berndnaut Smilde

Nimbus, 2010 Berndnaut Smilde

Looking forward to seeing some pics of the latest Black Swan exhibition on here soon.

Kit

Recent Endeavours...

Here's a sneaky preview of something I'm currently working on...

Full head cast in concrete!

Sam x

Any Takers?

CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts, Curator – Full time

WHO: Min 2 years experience of curating / programming in an arts environment. Proven track record of successful project planning and delivery at a strategic level. Experience of financial management and budgetary control. Experience of managing and developing staff. Experience of fundraising and sponsorship, preferably within an arts environment
WHAT:
Liaising with the Director and General Manager, the postholder will be responsible for all general organisation of CCA programme and supported events. This is a senior position which will help shape the artistic programme, devise specific exhibitions, projects and publications and articulate through public talks and writings, the ideas and issues that inform contemporary practice.  The postholder will provide editorial guidance for CCA interpretation, publicity texts and publications.
The post holder will line manage a Programme Coordinator who will work primarily on the delivery of CCA partner programme, a Gallery Manager and a Programme Admin Assistant.
The postholder will have responsibility for the programme, working with the team on the realisation of projects with artists, lenders and art institutions.
The postholder will work alongside all members of the programme team, internal departments and with the professional art world to ensure an efficient running of the exhibitions programme.  They will also contribute to enhancing the CCA’s reputation as a centre for artistic excellence and intellectual rigour.
They will also have responsibility for the overall management and relationship with the CCA’s partner programmes, liaising with partner organisations, co-ordinating and ensuring their events run smoothly.  They will also administer financial budgets, support fundraising approaches, be involved in advocacy.
PAYMENTS: Salary - £24,000
DETAILS:  
APPLY: To apply complete the application form and return it to by email to Louise Stanner, l.stanners@cca-glasgow.com or post a copy to CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3JD.Down load the appliction form, full job description and person specification at  http://www.cca-glasgow.com/job-opportunities
CONTACT: l.stanners@cca-glasgow.com
http://www.cca-glasgow.com/job-opportunities
Deadline: 7 August 2012
Organiser/employer: CCA: Centre for Contemporary Arts
[ Added on 23 July 2012 ]

Nathan

Nothing Lasts Forever (1984)

love,
John