Foundation Alumni exhibits with international artists

October 23, 2012 by University of Sunderland

We are really proud to see a recent graduate of our Foundation course exhibiting alongside international artists in an upcoming exhibition at the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art. Moral Holiday features the work of artists including Bruce Nauman, VALIE EXPORT, Gordon Matta-Clark, Stuart Brisley, Gilbert & George, David Shrigley, Phil Collins, Ryan Gander as well as our own Sara Punshon. I am told Sara will be exhibiting a piece of work that pursues themes begun within her work on Foundation, […]

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Students contribute to expansive contemporary art programme ‘Space Release’

October 23, 2012 by University of Sunderland

Space Release is a 15 month programme based in the Stephenson Works in Newcastle upon Tyne curated by CIRCA Projects. The programme utilises this grade II listed site (based with an area of imminent regeneration) as a departure point to explore space as a formative moment in art. The programme will jointly explore the notion that art occupies, creates and defines space – and is simultaneously defined by it. The programme opened with a solo show by London-based artist Emma […]

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Students help to set up the 2012 Jarman Awards Screening

October 23, 2012 by University of Sunderland

The Jarman Award is an annual prize inspired by one of Britain’s most innovative, esteemed and controversial artists of the late 20th century, Derek Jarman. Celebrating the spirit of experimentation, imagination and inspiration in the work of UK artist film-makers. This years shortlist included Brad Butler & Karen Mirza, Marcus Coates, Shezad Dawood, Benedict Drew, Nathaniel Mellors, James Richards, Ben Rivers, Aura Satz, Matt Stokes, Thomson & Craighead. The winner of the annual Award not only receives a £10,000 cash […]

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