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Waiting for the Macaws
Posted: 27/07/16 09:33 |
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At the opening of the new extension to Tate Modern there was a small notice next to one of the exhibits. ‘Due to expected visitor numbers’, it read, ‘the macaws have temporarily been returned to their owners.’ Given the quality of the other works on show, it is unlikely that this caused much disappointment to visitors…
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British Art Show 8: Norwich
Posted: 20/07/16 09:51 |
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Join OCA tutor Hayley Lock on the 27 August in Norwich for the British Art Show. The exhibition is taking place across two venues in Norwich in summer 2016: Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery and Norwich University of the Arts.
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John Moores Painting Prize
Posted: 18/07/16 09:14 |
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Join OCA tutor Donal Moloney at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool on the 27 August.
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Je suis European – New photography from Rencontres d'Arles 2016
Posted: 15/07/16 09:38 |
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The sun was shining stronger than ever on the first week of Rencontres. Those who have visited Europe’s most influential photo festival before will notice several changes. This year brings new venues, new categories, and new awards…
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Study visit review: The studium of Paul Strand
Posted: 14/07/16 09:52 |
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After the show we had a good hour talking about the work over a cup of coffee in the breezy and dazzling V&A garden. I was asked by some of the group to write something for the OCA blog, which I have to admit, has been quite difficult…
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Study Visit: Edinburgh Festival
Posted: 13/07/16 09:11 |
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Further to Emma’s post in June about the Edinburgh Festival we are running a study visit on the 20 August. Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art.
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Conceptual Art in Britain 1964–1979
Posted: 11/07/16 09:31 |
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Join OCA tutor Robert Enoch on the 20 August at Tate Britain. In the 1960s artists began to abandon traditional approaches and made ideas the essence of their work. This fascinating exhibition explores this pivotal period in British history.
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Facing the World | Self-Portraits Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei
Posted: 04/07/16 09:14 |
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Join OCA tutor Wendy McMurdo at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on the 13 August. We will visit Facing the World | Self-Portraits Rembrandt to Ai Weiwei.
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Study Visit: Making Space
Posted: 27/06/16 09:00 |
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Join OCA textiles tutor Priscilla Jones at the Silk Museum in Macclesfield on the 6 August. We will visit Making Space the latest exhibition from the internationally renowned 62 Group of Textile Artists.
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Toronto's Contact Photography Festival
Posted: 15/06/16 09:54 |
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The following blog post is written by OCA Creative Arts student Alan Bulley who lives in Canada and organised a DIY study visit for himself.
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