Blog Archives: Arts

I figure I would write about how a 19th Century Political Theorist is helping me as an artist - I hope to write out some pointers so that you can implement these findings in to your practice. Yes, I am of course on about Karl Marx. Despite his revolutionary aura,...

Sebastião Salgado, the photographer is quoted as saying "Reality is full of depth of field." He describes filling his images with 'great and intricate detail.' Well, that is the technical aspect. But the core of it, the marrow of his artistry, lies not in his...

Offering up your hours to the service of community radio might not strike you as an insurgent act. One might consider such a task as merely virtuous, perhaps even selfless. Giving back, making a mark of positivity in the world, these are the usual platitudes. Yet, I...

I have been trying to get back in to photography. I figure it is something that accumulates; as in, the more you do it the more used to it (and the better) you become. I have not been taking many photos for a number of years, maybe since Lock Down. What may get me out...

Corita Kent, a former nun turned artist, is someone who is often overlooked when it comes to discussing influential artists of the 20th century. However, her impact on the world of art and activism cannot be understated. In fact, she is a bit of a hero to many -...

So, a bit of cross pollination; I could have written this post on any number of website, but I am writing it here, on my personal blog. I have a bit of news in that I have a new radio show, with Al Smyth, on Harrogate Community Radio. Me and Al have got up to all...

Aldous Huxley is widely known for his dystopian classic “Brave New World,” but what is often overlooked is his strong aversion to work.

We paid a visit to the theatre to see something outside of our comfort zone. Did I enjoy it?