Arts PREVIEW: ‘The Institute of Sexology’ The Wellcome Trust is launching ‘The Institute of Sexology’ (November 2014 to September 2015), the first UK exhibition to bring together the pioneers of the study of sex.Young people from around the country have begun work on a Sexology Songwriting project that will see them exploring the study of s By Besi • 2 min read
Jane Moore: Self Portrait Arts Artworks stolen during Winter Pride Awards event Organisers of Winter Pride have made an urgent appeal for the return of artwork by artists Jane Moore and Eleanor Pearce stolen during the Winter Pride Art Awards at the weekend. Eight pieces of artworks by Jane Moore and Eleanor Pearce were stolen on Saturday, November 15 were stolen off the exhibi By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Iconic photographer Barry Lategan finds new muse ‘Ladyboy’ artist XXXora Barry Lategan is credited as one of the most prolific British fashion photographers of all time, being a Vogue front cover veteran, as well as discovering the first British supermodel Twiggy. Lategan met his newest muse, artist XXXora only one month ago at the Chelsea Arts Club and they have been co By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Smirnoff Winter Pride Art Awards 2014 The second Smirnoff Winter Pride Art Awards launches at Tobacco Dock in East London on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Irish broadcasting personality Brendan Courtney will host the Awards Ceremony and a spectacular exhibition of artworks from a group of international artists and the Art Award’s Finalis By Besi • 3 min read
Community News ‘Strike A Brighton Pose’ announce fundraising total for Pride Brighton & Hove and The Rainbow Fund The Strike A Brighton Pose exhibition organised by Kate Wildblood and Queen Josephine during Brighton Pride, raised £259.50 for Brighton Pride and The Rainbow Fund. The exhibition ran for two weeks at Brighton’s Jubilee Library and explored the city’s LGBTQ clubbing history and featured club nights By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Photography exhibition by Kostis Fokas In his first solo exhibition in the UK, Greek photographer Kostis Fokas presents a selection of photographs from his series I Am Not Malfunctioning, You Are. The exhibition provides an unparalleled insight into Fokas’ evocative work and shines a light on his world of erotic surreality. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Alexander Johnson solo exhibition Alexander Johnson is staging a solo showing of his work at Gallery 40 during November. The Gallery is a five minute walk from Brighton Station, just opposite and up from the Brighton Tavern, on the corner of Foundry Street. Alexander will be in the gallery from 11am – 6pm every day except Monday to By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The ARTIST ROOMS On Tour 2015 – a year of photography A photographic exhibition of works by Robert Mapplethorpe will be appearing at exhibitions in Clydebank, County Durham and Aberystwyth as part of ARTIST ROOMS on Tour 2015. The 2015 ARTIST ROOMS programme of exhibitions and displays now in its seventh year on tour will be seen outside London and Edi By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Transmitting Andy Warhol solo exhibition Tate Liverpool is to be the first in the north of England to host a solo exhibition of Warhol’s work with over 100 works across a range of media from November 7 to February 8. Transmitting Andy Warhol provides audiences with new insights into the breadth of his artistic processes and philosophies, a By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Nick Ford Photography presents: ‘4×8’ Nick Ford along with seven guest photographers presents 4×8, featuring the work of eight photographers exhibiting for 4 days each as part of Brighton Photo Biennial and Fringe. This exciting citywide event celebrates the medium of photography drawing on the work of both local, national and internati By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Winter Pride UK Arts Awards 2014 The second Winter Pride UK Arts Awards will be hosted by Irish broadcasting personality Brendan Courtney at Tobacco Dock in East London on Saturday, November 15. Winter Pride UK, a unique celebration of creativity and a dazzling display of the finest performance and visual arts, is open to all artis By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Dandifest the Movie! The Norwich Dandies have released a short film to celebrate World Mental Health Day. The film includes a performance of the poem ‘My Mental Helmet’ by controversial poet and HIV activist Vince Laws. By Besi • 1 min read
