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
Above image: Manuel Bonifacio, Aeroplanes and Spades On 29 April, Pallant House Gallery welcomed a new exhibition showcasing the work of Manuel Bonifacio; one of six Outside In 2012 Award Winners. The exhibition is a colourful array of Bonifacio's imaginative characters and creatures, and is definitely a must-see if you're down on the south coast in … Continue reading Manuel Bonifacio: My Imaginary Cave
Open until 1 December 2013 at Pallant House Gallery, Chichester, Kate Bradbury: Squalls and Murmurations is the second exhibition in a series celebrating the Six Award Winners of Outside In: National 2012, a triennial competition for artists from the margins. Art Historian Roger Cardinal, performance artist Bobby Baker and ex-Director of Pallant House Gallery, Stefan … Continue reading Kate Bradbury: Squalls and Murmurations
(Featured Image: Carlo Keshishian, Over-Load) It is an exciting month ahead at Pallant House Gallery in Chichester this October as we see the opening of three exhibitions focusing on the work of outsider artists, or those who face barriers to the mainstream art world. The triennial competition, Outside In: National, will showcase works by selected … Continue reading Outside In: National, Pallant House Gallery
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