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Viewing Billy Childish ‘looking at paintings’

Hop on a train to Margate to see the new body of work by Billy Childish currently on display at Carl Freedman Gallery. Childish’s practice, which spans painting, woodcut, poetry, writing, and music, exudes an honesty and curiosity that resonates deeply with his audience. 

Drawing on a wide range of inspirations, such as personal struggles and the mystery of nature, Childish explores such diverse themes as war, the history and geography of his local surroundings, social activism, trekking, and religious philosophy. He pursues these subjects with relentless passion, constantly seeking to uncover new insights and perspectives on what it means to be alive. A summer’s day out in Margate is calling! 

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Dates
02 August 2023 — 03 September 2023

Viewing Camberwell College of Arts Postgraduate Show

Join the tastemakers as they descend on this year’s MA graduate shows in the hunt for the next talent. With alumni such as Richard Long, Chantal Joffe, Annie Morris, and Amy Sharrocks, Camberwell College of Art’s Postgraduate Show is a likely hot spot. So dig out your tube map and journey across London to Peckham as UAL unveils a range of Fine Art courses, including specialities in Computational Arts, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Sculpture, and Illustration. The dynamic show stretches boundaries as curator Dan Howard-Birt, Director of Kingsgate Workshops, transforms the space into a world of creativity and imagination.
 
The renowned art and design college’s courses encourage their emerging artists and designers to develop and think about their social responsibility while evolving their critical and making skills. Camberwell’s belief that art and creativity have the power to have a positive social impact is integral to the Postgraduate Show, where the graduates utilise their skills and talent to create new and exciting perspectives.
 
As these aborning artists fly the nest, catch them before another does.

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Dates
03 August 2023 — 08 August 2023

Viewing Royal College of Art Postgraduate Show

Perhaps one of the most prestigious art schools in the world, whose halls once hailed the likes of Tracey Emin, David Hockney, James Dyson,  and Frank Bowling. This week the Royal College of Art (RCA) opens its doors to exhibit the work of its graduating students on the 45-week MA programme. Over 1,300 students are showing their work with a diverse array of specialities, including Ceramics & Glass, Painting, and Design Products. The mix of mediums creates an enthralling exhibition which quenches one’s thirst for creativity, creating new and surprising confrontations.
 
The exhibition showcases the creativity of emerging artists, architects and designers as the show provides an insight into RCA’s diverse representation of talent. Featuring an international and dynamic student cohort from the Schools of Architecture, Arts & Humanities, Communication, Design and the Intelligent Mobility Design Centre, the exhibition offers a unique insight into the ideas and practices nurtured at the RCA.
 
Come and listen to the graduates and learn more about the ideas behind their works as the RCA puts on a programme of events, including workshops, talks and guided tours. These live events provide a special opportunity to hear from these emerging artists and designs. The physical exhibition will also be accompanied by a digital platform which allows access to an international audience. Not to be missed, who knows where these budding talents might be in the future.
 
The exhibition takes place in Battersea and Kensington in addition to another exhibition at the Truman Brewery of the two-year postgraduate students from 13-16 July.

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Dates
30 June 2023 — 03 July 2023
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