EYE ON ASIA : PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION

At the Parkinson Court in the University of Leeds, there is currently a photography exhibition showcasing many of the student’s own pictures from their travels through Asia. The collection is really quite good – particularly as most are not art students themselves – and most interestingly, gives an insight into the lives and cultures of those … Continue reading →

AN ARTIST TO WATCH : LIZZIE PRESTT

I discovered Lizzie Prestt when browsing through the gift shop at Leeds City Art Gallery. She has designed many city-scape images from the UK (including Leeds and London) and I think they are really fresh, bold and make great souvenirs. The combination of the simply hand-drawn yet recognisable buildings and the brightly coloured backgrounds make her designs … Continue reading →

The beginning

This is the start of my arts blog. As both a culture-vulture and History of Art student, I thought it perhaps a wise idea to keep track of everything I discover, visit and experience in terms of art, architecture, dance, performance, theatre etc… I am planning on writing reviews of everything I see, do or particularly … Continue reading →