2017
A Lawnmower in the Loft - Bruce McLean
Bruce McLean's autobiography, A Lawnmower in the Loft, is published by Bernard Jacobson Gallery and 21 Publishing on 2 November 2017. The book launch, A Lawnmower in the Loft: Bruce McLean interviews himself again (ten difficult questions), takes place at Tate Modern,
Bankside, London SE1 9TG, from 7 - 8pm on 7 November 2017. See www.tate.org.uk.
Griffin Art Prize 2017 Shortlisted Artists Announced
Jadé Fadojutimi, Noor Qayyum and Rania Schoretsaniti have been shortlisted for the Griffin Art Prize 2017. The exhibition of shortlisted artists will show at the Griffin Art Prize 2017 exhibition at Griffin Gallery, 21, Evesham Street, London, W11 4AJ, from 2 November - 15 December 2017. See griffingallery.co.uk.
Slade visit to Folkestone Triennial
Lisa Milroy and Kieren Reed organized a trip for 104 Undergraduate, Graduate and PhD students with Gary Woodley and Lewis Biggs to the Folkestone Triennial. They were welcomed by Jennifer Thatcher at The Grand Hotel on arrival with an introduction from Lewis Biggs, and later viewed a performance by Emily Peasgood in a church setting. For more information about the Folkestone Triennial see: www.folkestonetriennial.org.uk.
Lilah Fowler, 14537|9431
14537|9431, a new permanent public art commission by Lila Fowler can be seen at New Bridewell, central Bristol between Nelson Street and Rupert Street. See www.lilahfowler.com.
Edward Allington 24 June 1951 - 21 September 2017
We are very sad to be sharing the news that our beloved friend and colleague, and exceptional artist and professor, Edward Allington, passed away on 21 September 2017. Ed has taught at the Slade since 1990 becoming Head of Graduate Sculpture in 2000 and Professor of Sculpture in 2006. His contribution to the Slade has been profound, and his breadth and depth of knowledge unmatched. Ed's generosity, wit and wisdom touched and influenced all of us. He will be sorely missed and never more than now as we return for the start of a new Academic Year.
A tribute to Edward Allington, by Susan Collins, is on frieze.com, and by Jo Volley in The Guardian.
This picture of Ed from 1987 by Jillian Edelstein is in the collection of @nationalportraitgallery.
Edward Allington © Jillian Edelstein / Camera Press
Matters and Murmurs - Hertogenbosch
Will Kippax has a solo show, Matters and Murmurs, at 25m2 Gallery, Verwersstraat 6, 5211 HT‘s Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, 21 October - 25 November 2017.
Farafield
Farafield is a field recording project at the Slade School of Fine Art.
Originally set up with funds from UCL Changemakers in 2016-17, fifteen
students were given travel awards to help fund a journey for the purpose
of making audio field recordings. See www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/farafield/about.php.
Wilkins Terrace Donor Wall Competition
Expressions of interest from Slade and Bartlett current students are
invited to design the inaugural UCL donor recognition wall, situated in
the Lower Wilkins Terrace (by the refectory and the cloisters). This is a
unique project to design a permanent, public artwork at UCL. 10
artists/ designers from the Slade and the Bartlett will be shortlisted
and will receive a £750 honorarium. See www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/intranet/contents/donor-wall-competition.php
Slade Tours 2017 booking now
Prospective BA/BFA and MA/MFA students can now book for one of our tours, where they can visit the studios and facilities with a current student. To book, see www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/forms/tours.
Sophie Bouvier Ausländer wins Le Grand Prix 2017 of La Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture
Sophie Bouvier Ausländer has won Le Grand Prix 2017 of La Fondation Vaudoise pour la Culture. See www.fvpc2.ch/cms.
Jarman Award 2017
Adham Faramawy and Marianna Simnett have been shortlisted for the Film London Jarman Award 2017. The winner will be announced on 20 November 2017. See flamin.filmlondon.org.uk/jarman_home.
Felt Tip - Recent Activity
Tom Worsfold has a solo show, Felt Tip, at Recent Activity, 80–82 Floodgate Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5SR, from 7 October - 18 November 2017. See recentactivity.org.uk.
Wall, Window, World - Tregony Gallery
Daniel Preece is showing in Wall, Window, World, at Tregony Gallery, 58 Fore Street, Tregony, Truro, TR2 5RW. See www.tregonygallery.co.uk.
Candy - The Dot Project
Dominic Dispirito is showing in Candy at The Dot Project, 94 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HS, from 6 October - 26 November 2017. See http://thedotproject.com/event/candy.
Early Bird - Jack West
Jack West has made a new artist edition, Early Bird, in collaboration with Castor London. See http://castorprojects.co.uk/editions/.
International Symposium: Expressions of Pain- Kobe
Deborah Padfield is taking part in the International Symposium: Expressions of Pain in Kobe, Japan, on 21 November 2017.
Tim Head: Beautiful Weapons - Parafin
Tim Head: Beautiful Weapons is showing at Parafin, 18 Woodstock Street,
London W1C 2AL, from 28 September - 28 November 2017. See parafin.co.uk/future-exhibitions--tim-head.html.
Hot Pots Launch - Whitworth Gallery Cafe
Melanie Jackson has contributed a chapter to Hot Pots – a collection of artists’ writings in response to Burgess’s repeated use of a recipe for Lancashire Hot Pot in over 8 different pieces of his work. The launch is at the Whitworth Gallery Cafe, Whitworth Art Gallery, Oxford Road, Manchester M15 6ER, from 7 - 9pm on 14 September 2017. See www.eventbrite.co.uk and feastjournal.co.uk/events.
John Peace
We are sad to hear of the passing of artist, lecturer and Slade alumnus John Peace. See www.bmdsonline.co.uk.
Edge: Situated Practice in Art, Architecture and Urbanism
Edge: Situated Practice in Art, Architecture and Urbanism, a trio of events exploring the concept of situated practice in contemporary art, architecture and urbanism. Participants at the first event on 14 September 2017 at The Slade, Gower Street, London WC1H 6BT, include Leah Lovett, Florian Roithmayr and Gary Woodley. Kieren Reed takes part in the second part at Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London E20 3BS, on 7 October 2017. See www.ucl.ac.uk/bartlett and edge.situated-practice.net, #EdgeGateway.