The essay considers the changing axis of British sculpture from the 1960s, both in the formulation of individual works, and the gradual shift in emphasis of sculptural discourse. For its purpose it makes a focus on the activity of two leading artists of their generations Anthony Caro and Alison Wilding; both of international standing, and influential magnets of influence for succeeding artists. The piece also considers their relationship to their immediate contemporaries, and touches on the diverse forces at play in shaping the art and culture of our time.
The essay considers the changing axis of British sculpture from the 1960s, both in the formulation of individual works, and the gradual shift in empha...
This is the collection of interviews with artists developed in two phases; first researched from 1988-92 and published in "Cv Journal"; then as an anthology, "Interviews with the Artists: Elements of Discourse", (editions in 1993/1996/2001/2007). A second phase was researched from January to July 2010, published as "Interviews-Artists: Volume Two". "I-A V3" is published in September 2011. "Cv/VAR 50" publishes an interview with the artist Helen Chadwick recorded at her Beck Road studio in 1989. It explores the body-action-photographic works distilled in installations such as "Ego Geometria...
This is the collection of interviews with artists developed in two phases; first researched from 1988-92 and published in "Cv Journal"; then as an ant...
Formed in 1995, "Cv/Visual Arts Research" is a documentary resource of developments in contemporary art. The survey began in April 1988, and was first published as the quarterly review "Cv Journal of Art and Crafts" (later "Cv Journal of the Arts"). Cv was produced until 1992 and the collection of interviews, features and reviews provided the foundation of the "Cv/VAR" archive and subsequent publications. Following "Cv Journal" the data-base shifted towards electronic publishing, allowing a greater flexibility of communication. "Cv/VAR" addresses the fields of academic research, galleries and...
Formed in 1995, "Cv/Visual Arts Research" is a documentary resource of developments in contemporary art. The survey began in April 1988, and was first...
A guided tour of The Palace of Knossos in Crete, this work leads to a detailed examination of artefacts and remains of the highly sophisticated Minoan civilization extant from 4000 to 1500 BC. It culminates in the history of an exquisite jewel from the Queen's Chamber - The Ring of Minos, lost for several thousand years and discovered in the 20th century.
A guided tour of The Palace of Knossos in Crete, this work leads to a detailed examination of artefacts and remains of the highly sophisticated Minoan...
A special harback editon of one hundred copies, Interviews-Artists brings together artists active in the fields of painting, drawing, photography, print and sculpture. Recorded conversations explore work in progress and the development of their practice. Patterns of personal experience link with a broader continuum of progressive ideas and show how their imaginative interventions bear on the world. The collection of interviews with artists developed in three phases; first researched from 1988-92 and published in the quarterly review, Cv Journal of Art & Crafts. Then gathered in an...
A special harback editon of one hundred copies, Interviews-Artists brings together artists active in the fields of painting, drawing, photography, pri...
A review of 'She Lay Down Deep Beneath the Sea', and exhibition by Tracey Emin at the Turner Contemporary Gallery Margate. May to September 2912.Explores the drawings, prints and neon sculptures, with an assessment of the artidt's development.
A review of 'She Lay Down Deep Beneath the Sea', and exhibition by Tracey Emin at the Turner Contemporary Gallery Margate. May to September 2912.Explo...
For his new cityscapes N.P.James made an artistic investigation of Paris, walking through the various districts of Opera, St.Lazare, Republic, Montmartre, Montparnasse, Le Marais, St. Denis and St.Germain. His sketchbook records aspects of the streets, buildings, courtyards and monuments.
For his new cityscapes N.P.James made an artistic investigation of Paris, walking through the various districts of Opera, St.Lazare,...
Explores the history and development of the Pre-Raphaelite movement in the mid 19th century; and works which figure amongst the most lasting and generally propular in British art.
Explores the history and development of the Pre-Raphaelite movement in the mid 19th century; and works which figure amongst the most lasting and gener...
Considers an exhibition at Tate Modern, June to October, of the great Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944), exploring his paintings and graphic work, with their relation to examples of his photography
Considers an exhibition at Tate Modern, June to October, of the great Norwegian artist Edvard Munch (1863-1944), exploring his paintings and graphic w...