Feb 22nd 2017: We arrived at Critical path jet-lagged and jaded, not least due to the fact that we are in 3 day old clothes (we made it to Sydney the day before our luggage). I am struck by the equally jaded feel of the studio that will be our home for 2 weeks, unlike […]
TO APPLY FILL IN AN APPLICATION FORM HERE We are looking for disabled and non-disabled practitioners to take part in an intensive research and development LAB. These four day workshops are aimed at artists (from all artforms) that work with the body, movement and dance; or are curious to explore with others these themes. The […]
The Observer – 21st August 2016 AnOther Magazine – 14th July 2016 CANDID – 26th September
It’s been a big & beautiful three weeks across the Estuary 2016 sites in Tilbury, Gravesend, & Southend. Feedback from all quarters has been wonderful, and heart-warming testimonials are still rolling in. For a round-up of the media for Estuary 2016, please go here…
As part of Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food Metal Peterborough asked you to send us your favourite recipes for using up food. Here are the six chosen winners recipes, illustrated by the wonderful Paper Rhino. Hard copies of the set of recipes are available at Metal Chauffeurs Cottage for a suggested donation of £2. Lynne Collins […]
Why not host your own 70 x 7 The Meal? For the duration of the exhibition you can enjoy the Lucy + Jorge Orta bespoke Harvest dinner service in your own home! During the exhibition Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food, we are offering people to borrow our dinner service, host a meal with friends and […]
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Artist Village was a huge success at Village Green this year. Here’s some cracking pictures of the work that held a massive presence at the Festival, all by photographer Joe Lang.
It’s always nice to see the recipients of Metal ‘Time & Space’ artist residencies doing well. Southend’s new writing theatre company Old Trunk previewed new work ‘Fran & Leni’ at Latitude Festival at the weekend, and one lovely reviewer was a little keen to put pen to paper while it’s still in its nascent stages… “A raw, anarchic celebration of punk, […]
Lucy + Jorge Orta: Food – Volunteer Opportunity: Metal are looking for enthusiastic people who would like to volunteer in our new exhibition FOOD. About the Exhibition: This exhibition is the culmination of an 18-month residency the artists have had with Peterborough. In 2015, Lucy + Jorge created 70 x 7 The Meal Act XXXIX […]
Matt Lewis is a musician and sound-artist based in London. Key areas of interest include the politics of sound, Foley, urbanism, notation and alternative methods of media distribution. His work is most often focused on particular physical sites, or around particular social issues, such as regeneration and street vending. As part of his residency Matt […]
Jessie Brennan is a visual artist based in London. Her practice explores the representation of places through drawing and dialogue, informed by their local histories and changing contexts. The places of focus are often sites of contradiction, inextricably shaped by urban change. Her work responds to the political, economic and class contexts of specific sites, […]