Category Archives: General musings
New Exhibition: Ambiguous Portrait of a Cunning Linguist, Ikkan Art
I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a Young Artist to exhibit in an exhibition about verbal imagery – opening on 7th June at Ikkan Art Gallery, Singapore. I am honoured to be exhibiting alongside internationally
New Exhibition: Ambiguous Portrait of a Cunning Linguist, Ikkan Art
I am thrilled to announce that I have been selected as a Young Artist to exhibit in an exhibition about verbal imagery – opening on 7th June at Ikkan Art Gallery, Singapore. I am honoured to be exhibiting alongside internationally
Viewing art virtually: Good, bad, ugly?
I was just reading Google’s own blog about their Google Art Project, and was interested to read: Gigapixel (an extremely high resolution painting viewer which allows viewers to zoom in to brushstroke level) “has shown that while nothing beats seeing a painting
Viewing art virtually: Good, bad, ugly?
I was just reading Google’s own blog about their Google Art Project, and was interested to read: Gigapixel (an extremely high resolution painting viewer which allows viewers to zoom in to brushstroke level) “has shown that while nothing beats seeing a painting
Enter the Text and Language Room: Tate Modern
Here is one room of inspiration I miss having on my doorstep: Text and Language Room, Tate Modern… Read what Tate says about this theme: The terms ‘visual language’ or ‘vocabulary’ are often used to help describe the distinct characteristics
Enter the Text and Language Room: Tate Modern
Here is one room of inspiration I miss having on my doorstep: Text and Language Room, Tate Modern… Read what Tate says about this theme: The terms ‘visual language’ or ‘vocabulary’ are often used to help describe the distinct characteristics
Writing for Artitute – A new outlet for my words…
I am pleased to announce that my art writing just got picked up by Artitute Magazine, featuring art from all of SE Asia. Be prepared to see my views and reviews in it… Here’s what they said about me:
Writing for Artitute – A new outlet for my words…
I am pleased to announce that my art writing just got picked up by Artitute Magazine, featuring art from all of SE Asia. Be prepared to see my views and reviews in it… Here’s what they said about me:
Singapore Art Feast #2
This week we took a look round the galleries at the new arts hub in Singapore, Gillman Barracks. Whilst a little out of the way, its well worth a visit to the area to see a lot of interesting art in one
Singapore Art Feast #2
This week we took a look round the galleries at the new arts hub in Singapore, Gillman Barracks. Whilst a little out of the way, its well worth a visit to the area to see a lot of interesting art in one
Turner Prize Winner
About the 4 artists – Adrian Serle: The turner prize winner elizabeth price:
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
A response to a wordpress challenge.
Weekly Photo Challenge: Reflections
A response to a wordpress challenge.
Singapore senses: Fact #1
During my work on senses & synaesthesia, I have decided to share my sensory observations of the new world around me When you come inside from the hot air, and open up your bag or suitcase inside the cool crispness
Singapore senses: Fact #1
During my work on senses & synaesthesia, I have decided to share my sensory observations of the new world around me When you come inside from the hot air, and open up your bag or suitcase inside the cool crispness
Exploring South East Asian Art: Affordable Art Fair Singapore
This Video & article were published in Trebuchet Magazine, 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony Contemporary art in South East Asia has been rising to increasing prominence on the international stage in recent years. It seemed to be worth exploring this new
Exploring South East Asian Art: Affordable Art Fair Singapore
This Video & article were published in Trebuchet Magazine, 2012. Copyright Nicola Anthony Contemporary art in South East Asia has been rising to increasing prominence on the international stage in recent years. It seemed to be worth exploring this new
Struggling Artists and Pain
Reblogged from Cristian Mihai: There are a lot of people out there who think that you have to suffer in order to create real art. For a long time I thought so myself. I think there’s something about the definition
Struggling Artists and Pain
Reblogged from Cristian Mihai: There are a lot of people out there who think that you have to suffer in order to create real art. For a long time I thought so myself. I think there’s something about the definition
A perfect synthesis of Art and Mathematics: Bernar Venet in Singapore
New York-based French artist Bernar Venet has been exploring the notions of indetermination, disorder, chance, and unpredictability through art for decades. His solo exhibition at Art Plural Gallery has been a bold introduction to Singapore. The two month show closes on
A perfect synthesis of Art and Mathematics: Bernar Venet in Singapore
New York-based French artist Bernar Venet has been exploring the notions of indetermination, disorder, chance, and unpredictability through art for decades. His solo exhibition at Art Plural Gallery has been a bold introduction to Singapore. The two month show closes on
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: Rae Macken Talks Fairies and Contemporary Shakespeare
Reblogged from TasteTheatre: By Almeida Theatre Clare MacMahon and Ashley Hunter rehearse ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Almeida Festival | photo by Mustpha Ousellam Custom/Practice are staging a slickly-edited, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream for this summer’s
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’: Rae Macken Talks Fairies and Contemporary Shakespeare
Reblogged from TasteTheatre: By Almeida Theatre Clare MacMahon and Ashley Hunter rehearse ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ for the Almeida Festival | photo by Mustpha Ousellam Custom/Practice are staging a slickly-edited, contemporary take on Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream for this summer’s
Pandamonium: Melting the heart of even the most miserable cynics
I reviewed this show in Trebuchet Magazine, see original article here or read on below… 11th Jun 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The rather cheeky Signal Gallery has challenged all of us, from the panda lovers to the miserable cynics, to see this
Pandamonium: Melting the heart of even the most miserable cynics
I reviewed this show in Trebuchet Magazine, see original article here or read on below… 11th Jun 2012 in Art, by Nicola Anthony The rather cheeky Signal Gallery has challenged all of us, from the panda lovers to the miserable cynics, to see this
ArtHAUS – June private view
VIP Invite: It’s a HAUS full of intrigue – Chopped up money, amazing vintage sofas, a human sized apple, giant paintings of our lovely Queen, organic sculptures growing in the bathroom, and a ‘kitchen sculpture’ made from a pile of
ArtHAUS – June private view
VIP Invite: It’s a HAUS full of intrigue – Chopped up money, amazing vintage sofas, a human sized apple, giant paintings of our lovely Queen, organic sculptures growing in the bathroom, and a ‘kitchen sculpture’ made from a pile of
REVIEW: Children's Children at Almeida Theatre
Reblogged from TasteTheatre: “CHILDREN’S CHILDREN is like peering over your rich neighbour’s fence for gossip but instead being left with a few things to seriously consider and think about in this modern world we live in” Our reviewer Elliot Brown
REVIEW: Children's Children at Almeida Theatre
Reblogged from TasteTheatre: “CHILDREN’S CHILDREN is like peering over your rich neighbour’s fence for gossip but instead being left with a few things to seriously consider and think about in this modern world we live in” Our reviewer Elliot Brown
Art Haus: Coming this May to Vyner Street
I’m thrilled to be participating in an ambitious, genre-busting new exhibition at DegreeArt Gallery this May – June. Join us for the Opening night on 3rd May. (RSVP on Facebook) ArtHAUS Vyner Street, London: 3 May – 29 Jun Showcasing the best of DegreeArt’
Art Haus: Coming this May to Vyner Street
I’m thrilled to be participating in an ambitious, genre-busting new exhibition at DegreeArt Gallery this May – June. Join us for the Opening night on 3rd May. (RSVP on Facebook) ArtHAUS Vyner Street, London: 3 May – 29 Jun Showcasing the best of DegreeArt’
Morocco part 1: textures, patterns, colours, sunlight
Here is a sprinkling of beautiful textures, colours and scenes from my recent adventure in costal Morocco. Often as I ventured through an elegant archway or round a crumbling corner the view struck me as a near abstract image waiting
Morocco part 1: textures, patterns, colours, sunlight
Here is a sprinkling of beautiful textures, colours and scenes from my recent adventure in costal Morocco. Often as I ventured through an elegant archway or round a crumbling corner the view struck me as a near abstract image waiting
Podcast: Edward Daniels interviews Nicola Anthony
I was delighted to be interviewed by the charismatic Edward Daniels from Busibuddies.com for this week’s podcast. Each week they seek a personal reflection about an individual’s professional ventures in the City of London, aiming to give an insight into different &
Podcast: Edward Daniels interviews Nicola Anthony
I was delighted to be interviewed by the charismatic Edward Daniels from Busibuddies.com for this week’s podcast. Each week they seek a personal reflection about an individual’s professional ventures in the City of London, aiming to give an insight into different &
Birthday Party – Debut Contemporary
Had a fabulous time last night at Debut Contemporary’s first birthday event. What a lot they have helped their artists achieve in their first year – high profile exhibitions in China and LA, awards and residencies, joining Museum collections and
Birthday Party – Debut Contemporary
Had a fabulous time last night at Debut Contemporary’s first birthday event. What a lot they have helped their artists achieve in their first year – high profile exhibitions in China and LA, awards and residencies, joining Museum collections and
Words and Language: Interview with Nicola Anthony
Reblogged from francoisearmand: I discovered Nicola Anthony’s artwork at a packed private view at West London art gallery, Debut Contemporary last summer. I vividly remember standing in front of ‘The Postbox’, one of her main sculptures for which she used text
Words and Language: Interview with Nicola Anthony
Reblogged from francoisearmand: I discovered Nicola Anthony’s artwork at a packed private view at West London art gallery, Debut Contemporary last summer. I vividly remember standing in front of ‘The Postbox’, one of her main sculptures for which she used text
Transition Gallery Interview
If you did not catch it in Trebuchet Magazine (here) , below is an article and interview I did this week with Cathy Lomax of Transition Gallery. …By the way, the tips below apply to the first Thursday of every month!
Transition Gallery Interview
If you did not catch it in Trebuchet Magazine (here) , below is an article and interview I did this week with Cathy Lomax of Transition Gallery. …By the way, the tips below apply to the first Thursday of every month!
Hallucinations and dancing dots – Yayoi Kusama
Today I couldn’t resist visiting the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Tate again. The immersive experience is just so sense tingling and visually luscious that I expect I’ll be there every time I have a spare moment until it finishes on 5th June. (see my
Hallucinations and dancing dots – Yayoi Kusama
Today I couldn’t resist visiting the Yayoi Kusama exhibition at Tate again. The immersive experience is just so sense tingling and visually luscious that I expect I’ll be there every time I have a spare moment until it finishes on 5th June. (see my
Radio feature: Nicola Anthony “Artist of the Month” at Colourful Radio
I am delighted to have been approached by radio personality Silvia Krupinska who discussed & critiqued my work today on Colourful Radio. If you missed it you can listen again here: Silvia is a wonderful personality with a quirky perspective &
Radio feature: Nicola Anthony “Artist of the Month” at Colourful Radio
I am delighted to have been approached by radio personality Silvia Krupinska who discussed & critiqued my work today on Colourful Radio. If you missed it you can listen again here: Silvia is a wonderful personality with a quirky perspective &
Don’t Miss today’s debate – State of the Arts, ACE and #sota12
Here’s the live feed: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-conferences/conferences/state-of-the-arts-live-video-stream/ Have your say #sota12 artscouncil.org.uk/sota12 Conference programme: 9.30am–9.40am Introduction Lyric Theatre Chair: Kirsty Wark journalist and broadcaster What Matters? Film: interviews with artists by artist film-makers, straybird (Becky Edmunds and Lucy Cash) 9.40am–9.50am Lyric Theatre
Don’t Miss today’s debate – State of the Arts, ACE and #sota12
Here’s the live feed: http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/jobs-and-conferences/conferences/state-of-the-arts-live-video-stream/ Have your say #sota12 artscouncil.org.uk/sota12 Conference programme: 9.30am–9.40am Introduction Lyric Theatre Chair: Kirsty Wark journalist and broadcaster What Matters? Film: interviews with artists by artist film-makers, straybird (Becky Edmunds and Lucy Cash) 9.40am–9.50am Lyric Theatre
Off to market: why art needs commerce
Great article by Matt Roberts in the Guardian today – interesting to stand back and see the way the landscape in the arts sector has changed. (original article here) “The golden age of public funding in arts is over –
Off to market: why art needs commerce
Great article by Matt Roberts in the Guardian today – interesting to stand back and see the way the landscape in the arts sector has changed. (original article here) “The golden age of public funding in arts is over –
