A new exhibition organised by Outside In and Craftspace is launching at Pallant House Gallery on 12 March 2016, illustrating the different and more alternative ways material and craft techniques can be utilised by artists and makers. ‘Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making’ will showcase work by historically renowned artists associated with the Outsider Art … Continue reading Radical Craft: Alternative Ways of Making
The walls - and ceiling – of Into You Tattoo in Clerkenwell are currently covered in the religion-inspired, life-portraying works of Brighton-based artist Jim Sanders to mark the closure of the parlour’s central London franchise. The body of drawings plastering the space have been created over a period of five years and feature images of … Continue reading Jim Sanders at Into You Tattoo
In light of his two current exhibitions in London, Julio Cesar Osorio talks about finding inspiration in the darkest of places and his want to portray his own unique journey, inviting the viewer to jump in and join him - not unquestioningly - on his travels to a more vibrant world. When did you first … Continue reading Julio Cesar Osorio: Communicating from the Subconscious
After taking part in this year’s PARIS OUTSIDER ART FAIR (with Outside In, where I am the Communications Officer), I can see the transformation that is visibly taking place within the outsider art field. With major galleries (albeit predominantly from the field itself) from all over the world taking up a stall at the fair, … Continue reading Outsider Art in Paris
This month sees the opening of an Outside In exhibition in collaboration with Bethlem Gallery. Outside In: Bethlem will showcase the work of Daniel and Rodney, who have refined yet differing perspectives on geometric form. The exhibition will run from 19 August - 11 September at Bethlem Gallery, which is situated within the grounds of … Continue reading Daniel and Rodney: two perspectives on geometric form
It was with great sadness that today - 12th June 2015 - I heard of renowned self-taught artist Nek Chand's passing at the age of 90. Chand's Rock Garden in Chandigarh is one of the best known visionary environments in the whole world, and is an unrivalled example of one man's incredible intuitive vision. Born in … Continue reading Nek Chand: a creative tour de force
You may have seen a blog I posted back in March about an upcoming exhibition kdoutsiderart.com is organising in collaboration with Now and Again Gallery in Brighton, UK. I'd just like to extend a huge thank you to all of the artists who submitted work - the standard was incredibly high, and myself and Daniella … Continue reading Miraculous Urgency: exploring the relationship between catharsis and art
Featured Image: Martin Phillimore, All the Fun at the Fair Two new exhibitions opening in Brighton this weekend illustrate the fantastic work being created by artists represented on the Outside In website. Both exhibitions are taking place during May – famously ‘Brighton Festival’ month. One is in partnership with HOUSE Festival 2015; the visual arts … Continue reading Outside In: Intuitive Visions
This post focuses on the relationship between art and catharsis and is a precursor to an exhibition I will be co-curating with Daniella Norton in June/July this year at Now and Again Gallery in Brighton, UK (see below for information on how to submit). The exhibition is currently open for submissions, and we are looking … Continue reading An Exploration of Catharsis and Art
First of all - Happy New Year everyone! As we welcome in 2015, here's a brief list of a few of the must-see outsider art exhibitions taking place this year. Judith Scott: Bound and Unbound Brooklyn Museum, New York, US Until 29 March 2015 This exhibition is the first comprehensive US survey of the work of Judith Scott … Continue reading Outsider Art to see in 2015
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