TOKU CHAN LIKES TO LOOK UP, the exhibition of works by Brighton artist Lee Baker, organised by Metal, opened at Coexist Gallery @ TAP last night. See the images and video, and leave your comments about the show… Read more »
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This is an extract from an interview that took place at Metal, Chalkwell Hall. Simon Poulter talks to Wilco Johnson, among other things, about Oil City Confidential film. Read more »
Toku chan likes to look up is a new exhibition by artist Lee Baker, presented by Metal at Temporary Art Project (TAP) the new artist-led gallery and studio complex in Southend on Sea. Read more »
METAL has published a brochure listing all events at TAP, running from now until the end of April. It’s packed with workshops, exhibitions and film screenings, so have a look!
3 Minute Wonders: 28 artists, 10 slides, 20 seconds. Metal are offering 28 practising artists / creative practitioners the opportunity to work on presentation skills in a new five-week programme.
METAL have announced that they have now received an official confirmation about breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORD for the longest line of continuous bunting. The 2158metres of bunting that has been created by over 50 local schools and community groups is the exact length of Southend on Sea’s landmark pier, and has been stitched on to one continuous length of ribbon.
Throughout the summer of 2009, the Southend community became inspired. METAL have received over 9,000 beautifully decorated flags of all colours and designs; some with messages to loved ones, others with embroidered patterns, knitting, appliqué. All of them have demonstrated the wealth of creativity across the borough.
The Councillor Derek Jarvis said: “The bunting project is an excellent example of how METAL have come into Southend and inspired the community to become involved. It has shown how art can be inclusive as contributions of flags have been received from all differing community groups – young and old alike.”
Colette Bailey, Managing Director of Metal adds, “Metal worked really hard for this Guinness World Record but so did everyone around the borough. We couldn’t have achieved this without everyone taking on the challenge.”
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The newly Chalkwell Hall in Chalkwell Park is open to public this week until Saturday to celebrate the attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest continuous line of bunting. The 2158metres of bunting was created by Southend’s individuals and groups and its length corresponds with the length of Southend’s pier.
FOR THE FULL ARTICLE & MORE IMAGES CLICK HERE…
Emma Bell and Joseph Avery moved their work straight from the MA show at University of East London to put on a great show at Chalkwell Hall. This was the first of the Project Lulu Exhibitions.
Metal artist in residence, Simon Poulter, hard at work. Check out his episodic online adventure at www.viral.info
The Private View for one of the CoExist Group Shows.
We will post more photos over the next few days…
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