Experiment to give your work more integrity and scope

Experimentation is extremely important when it comes to getting better at your art. Whether you are a musician, painter, writer or artist of any kind, it is a natural part of your artistic ambitions to want to contribute something new. Originality is hard to come by, but artists that strive to offer something different are [...]

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Magritte on the agenda at the Tate Liverpool

The Tate Liverpool is a real bonus for people living in the North West who want to sample great art without having to travel to the capital. The gallery tends to focus on more modern art (something I’m particularly grateful for), which is probably thanks to the presence of the Walker Art Gallery just around [...]

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Kertesz retrospective set to close at Jeu de Paume

If there’s one exhibition that I’m particularly upset to be missing out on it’s the Andre Kertesz exhibit currently taking place in Paris. The Jeu de Paume has had a retrospective of the Hungarian photographer’s work on display since September last year, but unfortunately I’ve not been able to make the trip to see it. [...]

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Think about presentation when exhibiting your photography

If you are embarking upon a photography project, then you should make sure to pay some attention to the way you present your work. If you want your work to stand out in an exhibition environment, then it is worth considering original ways of showing your material. This can be particularly tricky for photographers because [...]

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A word on developing an artistic voice

Artistic inspiration is something that is hard to come by. Although in truth, it less something that you come by than something you develop and nurture. It is no good waiting for an original idea to land in your mind. This may have worked for some of the art world’s more celebrated prodigies and enfants [...]

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