In this blog, writer Nick Moss reviews two Mayfair exhibitions showcasing work by artists who could be considered 'outside of the mainstream.' In the post, he contemplates the implications of these displays and considers what we can learn from their curation and interpretation. Two current Mayfair exhibitions appear to suggest that the Chinese wall between … Continue reading Review: outsider art comes to Mayfair
The latest artist showcase comes from Ted Silar, a writer (of music and literature), inventor and artist. In this piece, Ted talks about his 'Rabbit Dreams' series - which started as a doodle, but has become an experiment about line and colour. When did your interest in art/creating begin? When I was a boy, … Continue reading Ted Silar: Rabbit Dreams
In this post, writer Nick Moss responds to Cornelia Parker's current installation at Frith Street Gallery and reflects on how, in opposition to Parker's 'insider art' - which feeds us messages of unquestioned assumption - outsider art has the power to contain the multitude of voices that go unheard in the art world. The first reaction … Continue reading Nick Moss: Insider Art
I can only apologise for my lack of posting lately! Following the busy period of January - March - which included the 5 year (online and offline) anniversary celebrations, things have slid a little. One of the reasons I let things slide was because I have been planning a trip to the southern states of the US. … Continue reading Kdoutsiderart on Tour: Folk Art Environments
This Artist Showcase comes from Portuguese artist Rita Ventura, who starts each piece without rationalization - a few spots on the page, and then a wait to see what emerges. Is the figure happy, sad, anxious, is it a creature rather than a person? Find out more about her unique universe below. Rita has responded … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Rita Ventura
Following the blog's 5th anniversary celebratory exhibitions and all they encompassed, I am very pleased to bring you the first Artist Showcase of 2017! This time, we get the chance to hear all about artist Luciana Mile's work. When did your interest in art/creating begin? I've always been interested in some form of art. I spent a … Continue reading Artist Showcase: Luciana Miles
My recent co-curation of Jazz Up Your Lizard, the exhibition of work by Steve Murison that celebrate five years' of the blog, got me thinking again about what it means to be a curator of outsider art. In previous posts, I have mentioned that the role of a curator is to display work that fits into the 'outsider' … Continue reading Place and space: exhibiting outsider art
If you're a follower of this blog, you may know that we opened an exhibition of work by Scottish artist Steve Murison last night (1st February) at Gallery Lock In, Brighton (UK). The exhibition so far has been a huge success, with a new record for Gallery Lock In for the number of people who attended the opening night. If … Continue reading Jazzing Up Gallery Lock In: exhibition continues until 5th February
Alongside a physical exhibition of work by Scottish artist Steve Murison in Brighton in early February, there is also the opportunity to see work by many of the artists who have featured on the blog since its inception. 'kdoutsiderart: 5 Years' is an online showcase of work by 21 artists who have had an artists' … Continue reading 5 years: an online celebration
As part of the 5 year anniversary of kdoutsiderart.com, an exhibition of vibrant works by Scottish artist Steve Murison will open at Gallery Lock In, Brighton (UK), on 1st February. "I think about skulls all the time, inverted crosses, mouldering decay. I picture burning beasts howling with intricate jewelled crowns. Have you ever witnessed something … Continue reading Jazz Up Your Lizard: an exhibition of work by Steve Murison
