Words: Mabel Wellman. Main image: Callum Linklater. At 9pm on Friday, 3rd May, the Cunard’s Queen Anne ship began her maiden voyage from Southampton. The Queen Anne will first stop at La Coruña, Spain and then Lisbon, Portugal before returning to Southampton on the 10th May. The maiden voyage...
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Art on the House on display at Southampton’s Art House
As reported in In Common back in February Southampton cultural stalwart The Art House has been working on one last huge collaborative artwork before they leave their base at 178 Above Bar Street to become a pop-up provider of “happenings”. The piece – assembled by local multi-media artist Nicola...
Art on the House project at The Art House, Southampton
The final season of Southampton’s grassroots cultural stalwart The Art House is in full swing with every week packed with gigs as artists queue up for “one last show” in the much loved venue. The Art House will no longer have a permanent, bricks and mortar home but will...
“Alas poor culture, I knew him well”
Art, Local News, Music, Poetry
Reported by Charlie Hislop It is the last Friday in November, and off to the side of Guildhall Square, hidden away from the city’s Christmas attractions a small group of people are meeting in the cold evening. Sandwiched between the Arts Council funded MAST theatre, and the Arts Council...
Southampton’s exhibition with the Keepers Artists Group
Southampton’s Keepers Artists Group are holding their latest exhibition in Southampton City Art Gallery’s foyer. The exhibition features a wide array of artworks from paintings, ceramic, willow weaving and recycled/upcycled creations. The Keepers Artists Group is a non-profit group of artists temporarily based on East Street in Southampton city...
Artists reunite in aid of a good cause at Hampshire Open Studios
Local landscape artist Charlotte Rose is joining forces with Eastleigh-based Donna McGhie in her studio in Winchester, as part of Hampshire Open Studios from 19th – 28th August. This year, visitors will be able to unleash their creativity on a blank canvas that will be added to throughout the...
Photos: butterflies, a lady and a dragon
By Mike Daish. I have not been very active with my camera recently, but have taken a few pictures here and there. Most have been in my garden where I have spent many hours watching the local wildlife come and go. One of my favorite visitors is the peacock...
Exhibition review: Lost in Transit by Close the Data Gap, October Books
Words by Sarah Groszewski. Photos by Mollie Knight. Main image: Last Train Home by Annie Farthing. I’m a feminist with big opinions about transport, so when I heard about ‘Lost in Transit: Finding gendered journeys through art and technology’ I couldn’t wait to visit. Lost in Transit is an...
The Phorum’s Denizens photography exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery
Image: Roger Famer by Andrew Mills. An exhibition of work by Hampshire-based photography group The Phorum is currently being shown in The Foyer at Southampton City Art Gallery. The Foyer features exhibitions by local and emerging artists, alongside community and arts groups. The Phorum was formed in response to...
Creative Connections exhibition – Southampton City Art Gallery
by Martin Brisland. Last night (May 25th) saw more than 250 people attended the launch of the Creative Connections exhibition at Southampton City Art Gallery. This is a National Portrait Gallery led project to explore the city through portraiture and runs until 30 September. The standard is excellent and...