Introducing the new identity for Leeds Canvas, a partnership between Opera North, West Yorkshire Playhouse, The Phoenix Dance Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Art Gallery, York Council, Leeds Met Gallery and the Northern Ballet. Leeds Canvas has been created to commission a major work of art every four years in Leeds/Yorkshire.
Read MoreThe words ‘Wakefield’ and ‘avant-garde collector’ don’t get mentioned in the same sentence very often (or at least I didn’t think they did). So I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the Guardian’s culture short about the new Hepworth Gallery.
Read MoreI was pretty much blown away recently on a visit to the Yorkshire Sculpture Park – and not just by the bracing West Yorkshire wind. As a resident of nearby Wakefield, and father of two young girls, I often find myself making the short drive to YSP when I’m faced with yet another viewing of Finding Nemo. I’m never disappointed and the kids love it – plenty of space for them to roam around and explore artwork in a unique environment – and my conscience is the better for it!
The latest exhibition by Jaume Plensa is amazing, and it turns out I wasn’t the only one to appreciate it – Dizzee Rascal is another recent visitor singing its praises.
Irma-Nuria, Jaume Plensa
Delighted to find out that dep arts ltd, a groundbreaking international dance and live arts production company, based here in Leeds, have just appointed us to be their new brand and digital partners. Exciting times ahead!
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Supporting Freedom Studios and their upcoming production The Mill – City of Dreams, I went along to a reunion of Bradford Mill workers at the Ukranian Club in Bradford, recording the event through drawings which in turn became part of this outstanding show’s programme.
If you get a chance grab some tickets while you can at http://www.themill-cityofdreams.com/
The Mill - City of Dreams, programme
Perfect way to prepare for an early morning meeting at La Bottega Milanese!
La Bottega Milanese, Breakfast pre meeting!
We are delighted to be have just been appointed brand and digital partners to Leeds Canvas. Leeds Canvas brings together Opera North, Northern Ballet, Yorkshire Dance, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds Art Gallery, Leeds Council, The Phoenix Dance Theatre and Leeds Met Gallery and Studio to commission a major work of art every four years. The first being Yorkshire’s flagship arts project for the Cultural 2012 Olympiad. Titled OverWorld’s & UnderWorld’s this first project will be led by the artists the Quay Brothers, a lot of surprises in store for Leeds… We can not wait to get started!
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