Started in 2011 in Moscow, the Russian word Ziferblat translates to clockface in English. The concept of a space where you only pay for the time spent there now has 15 locations in Europe so seemed an appropriate place to meet soon after the Brexit referendum result. The photos below are from Ziferblat Liverpool in Albert Dock […]
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As a working contemporary artist I visit many exhibitions and shows, but sometimes it is the things I see that are part of daily life that capture my interest. My one-minute blog of interesting things reflects the fact that although we are increasingly time-poor, there is creativity all around us. Email me at info@carolinebanks.co.uk with your name and email to receive a weekly post that only takes 1 minute to read.
Recent work by Henrietta Stuart at Wimbledon Open Art Studios
Henrietta Stuart showed new work at Wimbledon Open Art Studios and I was interested to see that she has introduced more structure into her landscapes. Big painterly skyscapes are a popular genre and I think she does them extremely well. They are also easy to live, revealing something new at every viewing. I really appreciate her handling of paint, the layering and mark-making as well […]
Artworks at Tate Modern’s Switch House
The Switch House at Tate Modern has apparently increased exhibition space by 60% and here is some of the work now on general view. I’m warning you now, this is probably longer than a minute’s read. Brazilian artist Ricardo Basbaum is keen for the audience to interact with his work – they certainly were here in part […]
Viktor Wynd Museum of Curiosities
I was delighted when a friend invited me here for a drink as I’d been meaning to visit for ages. Found at the bottom of Mare Street, just by the canal, you enter The Museum of Curiosities by the friendly bar. Enter into a Wunderkammer of the rare, curious and wonderful, displayed in carefully themed groups. […]
Nick Jeffrey at Wimbledon Open Art Studios
I had first seen Nick Jeffrey’s work at the Corinthia Hotel in London as his butterflies on gilded ground are very distinctive. I then came across him showing at the recent Wimbledon Art Studios open weekend. The most dramatic piece is his new triptych, Wisteria under the Temple, some of which you can see below (complete […]
The Switch building – Tate Modern extension
Seeing the Switch building at Tate Modern finally open was pretty exciting for me and an awful lot of other people as illustrated by the long and very orderly queue last Wednesday. I love the brick facade – can anyone tell me what those wire bits in the gaps are for? Dramatic views wherever you look The stairs up […]
New work by N & N Wares
You’ll have seen work from Emma Jeffs both in her own name and with N & N Wares here before as well as on Instagram. The new work shown at Clerkenwell Design Week has really developed in terms of colour and the introduction of pleating. This piece below was my absolute favourite – the colouring is so sophisticated […]
Rod McIntosh at Le Meridien Hotel, Piccadilly
I’ve been an admirer of Rod’s work for a while as there are resonances between his and mine so was delighted to see his show at Le Meridien hotel in Piccadilly. Caiger Contemporary Art are currently gallery-in-residence there and, as Rod is one of their artists, it made sense for his work to be displayed on […]
Plight of the London artist: Kostas Synodis shown at Art16
As an artist living and working in London I’m on the lookout for affordable studio space. My current studio is at home so, although I’m lucky to have a designated room, I miss the community. Many artists have neither the space nor the means and, with more & more existing affordable studio spaces taken over by developers, the creative […]
The Hoxton Hotel, Holborn
I hardly ever actually stay over in a London hotel but do like to visit them (it’s part of the consultancy work I do) so, continuing my occasional series on London hotels, here’s one I personally felt really comfortable in. You know how brands aim to appeal to a certain demographic? Well, much as I object […]