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English Student Georgina Lago describes the influence of the particular work of Charlotte Posenenske within the Time After Time exhibition, and how it provided a stimulating and conceptual experience for her.
Image: John Hansard Gallery, 2018. Charlotte Posenenske, Vierkantrohre Serie DW (1967–2018).
English student Dominic Wilton creates an interesting dialogue between conflict in Science and Art after his experience at the Time After Time Exhibition at John Hansard Gallery. Continue reading Dominic Wilton: Time After Time and Artistic Conflict
Arts Ambassador Louise Johnson reflects on SS Mendi, a powerful new production at Nuffield Southampton Theatres as part of the WW1 centenary art commissions 14-18 NOW. Image © The Other Richard, 2018
Continue reading SS Mendi Dancing the Death Drill
The following week sees the return of A Streetcar Named Desire to its place of conception- NST City. Having toured the past couple of months the play has returned to its place of premiere. Arts Ambassador Gabi was lucky enough to see the show when it first hit the stage at the Southampton press night. Image: The Other Richard
Continue reading Falling in love with ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ at NST City
Arts Ambassador and BA International Politics student Shanelle Webb sat down with acclaimed movement and sound artist Elaine Mitchener following her performance of SWEET TOOTH and a panel discussion to explore the work’s historical and contemporary values. “They will remember that we were sold, but not that we were strong. They will remember that we were bought but not that we were brave.” William Prescott, 1937 (former slave). Image Credit: Brian Roberts.
Continue reading Sweet Tooth – Exclusive Interview with Elaine Mitchener
