A Tale of Two Galleries

Arts Ambassador Molly Ellis shares her experience of attending two contrasting art exhibition launches in one week. Private views of Resist: be modern (again) at John Hansard Gallery (JHG) and Banana Split at the Alfred Arcade.

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My Thoughts on ‘Leonardo: Inspiring Science and Engineering as well as Art’

To mark the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo da Vinci, one of the greatest artists and scientists the world has known, the Royal Collection Trust has collaborated with twelve museums and galleries to stage simultaneous exhibitions of Leonardo’s drawings across the UK. Having visited Leonardo da Vinci: A Life in Drawing’ at Southampton City Art Gallery, Arts Ambassador Jenny Banful was keen to find out more.

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Thriving and Surviving as an Artist – Highlights from Chapel Arts Studio Careers Talk

Have you ever wondered what opportunities lie beyond a degree in the arts or humanities? Arts Ambassador and Fine Art Student Annette Warner shares her insight from a talk held at Winchester School of Art (WSA) by accomplished artist and curator Rosalind Davis, organised by Chapel Arts Studios .

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Interview with Andrew Loretto, Director of the Hat Fair

In this installment of our interviews with Southampton’s leading arts and culture organisers, Katherine Wells interviews Hat Fair director Andrew Loretto.

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Interview with Daniel Crow, Director of a space arts

Arts Ambassador Katherine Wells interviews Daniel Crow, Director of a space arts and Southampton Solent University alumni about his career journey.

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