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![I think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imran-quereshi-barbican-curve-01-1-115x115.jpg "In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican")
In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2016 | No CommentsI think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, […] -
In photos: Street art and graffiti of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, East London
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | 1 CommentHere’s a selection of photos taken around Brick Lane and Shoreditch showing off some of the street art that pretty much covers the main thoroughfares. -
![Opening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/punk-1976-1978-british-library-01-3-115x115.jpg "Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library")
Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 | No CommentsOpening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the […] -
In photos: people looking at art, doors, films and workmen, Tate Modern, London
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 | No CommentsI visited the Tate Modern recently. Here’s what I saw. -
![I loved this installation at the Tate Modern by Brazilian conceptual artist, Cildo Meireles. The work takes the form of a tower constructed from 800 radios, each one tuned to a different […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tate-modern-cildo-meireles-babel-01-1-115x115.jpg "A tower of 800 whispering radios: Cildo Meireles’ Babel at the Tate Modern, London")
A tower of 800 whispering radios: Cildo Meireles’ Babel at the Tate Modern, London
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | 3 CommentsI loved this installation at the Tate Modern by Brazilian conceptual artist, Cildo Meireles. The work takes the form of a tower constructed from 800 radios, each one tuned to a different […] -
![Luminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/luminary-haselden-brighton-01-1-115x115.jpg "The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica")
The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016 | 1 CommentLuminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a […] -
![A 3D facsimile arch from Palmyra’s destroyed Temple of Bel was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square earlier this week. The monumental recreation of the destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, is a scale […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/palmyra-arch-trafalgar-square-01-1-115x115.jpg "Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square")
Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square
Posted on Friday, Apr 22, 2016 | No CommentsA 3D facsimile arch from Palmyra’s destroyed Temple of Bel was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square earlier this week. The monumental recreation of the destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, is a scale […] -
![Describing itself as ‘the global home of creative neon and light art formats,’ Lights of Soho is a new art gallery and member’s lounge, located in the heart of the west end […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/lights-of-soho-london-01-1-115x115.jpg "Punky neon galore at the Lights of Soho, Brewer Street, London W1")
Punky neon galore at the Lights of Soho, Brewer Street, London W1
Posted on Monday, Apr 11, 2016 | No CommentsDescribing itself as ‘the global home of creative neon and light art formats,’ Lights of Soho is a new art gallery and member’s lounge, located in the heart of the west end […] -
![I’ve seen some amazing artworks in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern with perhaps Olafur Eliasson’s Weather Project being the most stunning of the lot. Sad to say, I failed to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abraham-cruzvillegas-empty-lot-01-1-115x115.jpg "Abraham Cruzvillegas: Empty Lot. A bit like watching paint dry. Or weeds grow. Tate Modern, London")
Abraham Cruzvillegas: Empty Lot. A bit like watching paint dry. Or weeds grow. Tate Modern, London
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016 | 4 CommentsI’ve seen some amazing artworks in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern with perhaps Olafur Eliasson’s Weather Project being the most stunning of the lot. Sad to say, I failed to […] -
A night of drinking and dancing at the Andrew Buchan Bar, Albany Road, Cardiff – in photos
Posted on Monday, Dec 28, 2015 | No CommentsStocking a fine range of Welsh real ales from the independent Rhymney Beers brewery, the Andrew Buchan bar in Albany Road is one of my favourite pubs in Cardiff. -
Rock stars revealed in Scarlet Page’s ‘Resonators’ photo exhibition at Proud Camden
Posted on Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 | No CommentsRunning until the 6th December is ‘Resontaors,’ an exhibition of guitar hero photos by Scarlet Page, daughter of rock legend Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin. -
AOI World Illustration Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London
Posted on Monday, Oct 26, 2015 | No CommentsRunning until the November 1st at Somerset House in central London is the grandly titled, “AOI World Illustration Awards Exhibition in partnership with Directory of Illustration.” -
Walking through the swirling mists of Ann Veronica Janssens’ yellowbluepink at the Wellcome Collection
Posted on Friday, Oct 23, 2015 | No CommentsThere’s an intriguing new installation at the Wellcome Collection in central London, with Ann Veronica Janssens’ wonderful ‘yellowbluepink’ inviting visitors to get lost in thick, disorientating, coloured fog. -
Football comic art launch at Cardiff’s Andrew Buchan bar – exhibition runs till Feb 2016
Posted on Monday, Oct 19, 2015 | No CommentsOn Saturday, I was up in Cardiff for the launch of an exhibition showing original artwork from the Bluebird Jones football comic I was involved with from 1993-1995. -
![I’m chuffed to be able to announce that an exhibition of original artwork from the Bluebird Jones football comics will be opening this Saturday, 17th October in Cardiff. The exhibition […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/bluebird-jones-three-115x115.jpg "Bluebird Jones football comic exhibition opens in Cardiff, 17th Oct – 1st Feb 2016")
Bluebird Jones football comic exhibition opens in Cardiff, 17th Oct – 1st Feb 2016
Posted on Wednesday, Oct 14, 2015 | 1 CommentI’m chuffed to be able to announce that an exhibition of original artwork from the Bluebird Jones football comics will be opening this Saturday, 17th October in Cardiff. The exhibition […]