Brighton Art and Design Map
The Alexander Gallery in one of the longest established galleries in Brighton (the Gallery was formally known as the Hugo Barclay Gallery) and is one of the few galleries in the country specialising in design and craft work by individual studio makers of a national standard . The gallery stocks a large and varied selection of contemporary Craft - jewellery, glass, ceramics, as well as paintings and prints.
Owner Karen Foster describes the gallery as "a light and contemprary gallery offering unusual and sometimes surprising work by individual studio makers"
The Gallery is conveniently situated in the middle of Brighton's Lanes round the corner from the Queens Hotel and close to a number of other independent shops and galleries.
Amongst the makers exhibiting at the Gallery are -
Stuart Akroyd - Glass
David Brooker - Clocks
Romey T Brough - Monoprints
Rachel Galley - Jewellery
Lesley Maddox McNulty - Sculpture
Geoff Townshend - Ceramics
Alexander Gallery
7 East Street
Brighton BN1 1HO
01273 321694
Thursday, 9 April 2009
Brighton Art & Design Guide - Alexander Gallery
Wednesday, 8 April 2009
Artist of the Week - Andrew Mockett
Andrew Mockett
has worked as a printmaker and textile artist for many international clients including Givenchy and Paul Smith.
Money spent on GLUE is never wasted - you can then make things
Favourite living artist?
Grayson Perry. She talks sense
Favourite living craft maker?
Richard Slee. He talks sense
Favourite historical artist?
Picassso. he is in every artist
Favourite historical maker?
Josef Frank. See his textiles
What place in the world has inspired you?
New York. It is to cities what Picasso is to art.
Do you work best on your own or in collaboration?
My own
One item you really covet?
Any small sculpture by Artel Czech makers. If you see them, you'll know.
At age 15 who influenced your style?
Bob Godfreu, animator.
Was there any individual who very much helped you on your way?
My paternal Grandfather. He bought me a book about how to paint and draw successfully.
Last best read? Coldstreams. Bogarde bio.
Andrew Mockett is exhibiting at Castor and Pollux on Brighton Beach until 21 April
Brighton Art and Design Guide - The Naked Eye Gallery
32 Western Road tel. 01273 204800 email. naked.eye@virgin.net (King by Nagy Sandor Zoltan)
The Naked Eye Gallery
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The Naked Eye Gallery was opened in 1999 by David Donno in the vibrant and elegant Brunswick Area of Hove behind Brunswick Square. David feels that the location is very important, the gallery have been in the same location for 10 years and he feels it is part of the local community.
The Naked Eye is trying to create a friendly atmosphere in the gallery, making art buying more accessible, and less intimidating. David says his customers "are as varied as our artists. From a young rocker buying their first piece of pop art, to an established art buyer adding to their collection, and everything in between."
(Transience in Gold - Ben Allen)
"Our artists are varied, including local artists such as Ian Hodgson, Dion Salvador Lloyd and Ben Allen, and international artists like Fletcher Sibthorp Gill De Mace and Nagy Sandor Zoltan. The gallery carries both original art and fine art prints."
(The Birdman - Gill de Mace)
Exhibitions this year
Brighton Festival - Dion Salvador Lloyd
(Sky-Leon - Dion Salvador Lloyd)
Later in the year - Tom Murray’s last available photographs of The Beatles.
(The Beatles-All Together Now - Tom Murray)
NAKED EYE
Hove
East Sussex
BN3 1AF 
Tuesday, 7 April 2009
Eastbourne Festival 2009 11th - 26th April
Starting this weekend is the Eastbourne Festival - in just its second year it is a celebration over two weeks of arts & culture including comedy, poetry, literature and music. Events take place all over Eastbourne and include Artists Open Houses.
Brighton Art and Design Guide - Hove Museum
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Hove Museum sits on New Church Road, to the west of Hove, in shady gardens, a short walk from the shops and cafes of Hove. The Museum is housed in a Victorian villa designed in Italianate style c.1870 by Thomas Lainson. During the First World War the building was used to house German prisoners of war, and in 1926 it was purchased by Hove Corporation and opened as a public museum the following year.
Hove Museum is not a large museum well worth visiting housing as it does a Contemporary Craft Gallery of the national significant. It also houses an important Toy Collection showcasing items from the National Toy Museum and Institute of Play collection. It also has a great and well used cafe!
Hove Museum & Art Gallery attracts a wide range of people – from locals dropping in for tea and cake in the Tearoom, children and families, workshop participants, students, daytrippers to visitors from across the world. It is of especial interest to craft makers and enthusiasts.
The Craft Galleries have works by major 20th century craft pioneers like Bernard Leach, Alison Britton and Elizabeth Fritsch, alongside pieces by prominent contemporary makers including Tadek Beutlich, Fred Baier and Susan Cutts. The museum stages regular craft exhibitions featuring some of the most innovative and exciting international makers.
Hove Museum works with artists and local community groups: metal railings by Jon Mills and pupils from Peter Gladwin Primary School; gallery seating by Beatriz Matud and Brunswick Older People's Project; lift interior panels by Duncan Hoosen and Care Co-ops and a panel highlighting the many sponsors and funders of the redevelopment project by Ian McKay and BHASVIC students.
Hove Museum is one of the most family friendly and accessible centres of learning and enjoyment in the South East. It is also a comprehensive local history resource, providing an essential link with the past, keeping history alive and relevant for the local community.
Hove and Shoreham were one of the early pioneers of the moving image and the museum includes work by film pioneers – James Williamson, Alfred Darling, George Albert Smith and Charles Urban
Exhibitions taking place this year -
Follies of Europe
24 January to 3 May 2009
A photographic exhibition, which traces the development of architectural extravaganzas in Europe from the Baroque to the ultra modern.
Deviants: Irreverence in Contemporary Craft
6 June to 13 September 2009
An exhibition that boldly questions ‘what does craft look like?’ Deviants challenges the current popular opinion of craft as merely decorative or functional and presents objects from the Crafts Council Collection that shatter that notion. The ‘deviant’ artists featured make objects that – through a subversive use of materials, and irreverent exploration of form, function and concept – depart markedly from the norm and challenge accepted craft aesthetics. This is an anthology of surprising objects that invite exploration into the presence of deviance in craft.
Monday, 6 April 2009
Online Shop of the Week - Pedlars
I've always loved the very idea of Pedlars. Initially a small mail order company set up by family Gladstone living the ideal rural life in deepest Scotland surrounded by children, friends, dogs and hills!
Pedlars main focus in the early days was clothes - knitted jumpers, patchwork tiered skirts and printed t-shirts - always sourced as locally and as 'earthily' as possible. In later years the clothing line made way for more quirky home accessories, toys, outdoor living ideas and even their own favourite music choices of the time!
This month Peldlars launch Made in Britain - a selection of gorgeous goodies from wellie stands to lights and clocks to coats all lovingly made here on UK soil.
Pedlars recently opened three shops based in London, Birmingham and Wales so you can leave the computer and go and see for yourself the treats they have to offer.
Brighton Art & Design Guide - eikonoclast
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eikonoclast
Former Fashion Designer Remus Au opened eikonoclast in 2003. The Shop is conveniently situated just off the seafront in the Lanes area of Brighton 200metres from the Palace Pier behind the Queen's Hotel
eikonoclast is a jewel of a design shop specializing in life style products including ceramics, jewellery, glassware etc. The shop is known for its exclusive merchandise, exquisite presentation and enchanting window display.
Remus says he wants the shop...
"to challenge, to enchant and above all to delight. In Eikonoclast you will find diversity and individuality combined with artistic integrity. Our philosophy is to seek out the innovative and the unconventional. For us, beauty and quality are paramount. We only sell that which we love and believe to be distinctive."
The shop had to be in Brighton because...
"It has always been a fun and exciting place to live. It has a young, lively atmosphere and attracts a wide variety of people"
The shop stocks makers from around the country including,
Adrian Briscoe Photography
Melanie Bowles Digital Textile
Wendy Jung Ceramics
Katrina Alexander Jewellery
Remus Au Bespoke Greeting Card//Lighting
Gemma Rees Canvas painting and installation art
Alan Mcleod Water colour
Diane Matthes Illustrator
Jonathan Buck Wood sculpture
eikonoclast
7 Kings Road
Brighton
BN1 1NE
01273 821881
Open Monday, Wednesday to Saturday 10.30 - 18.00 and Sunday 11.00 - 17.00 Tuesday close.
info@eikonoclast.com
