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31 Oct

BSC Halloween: a grisly tale from Layton Cemetery

Stephanie Cottle0 CommentsColumns & Opinion, HeritageBlackpool, heritage, history, local history, photography, Place

Content warning - this article contains graphic details relating to murder & suicide. Image credit - Stephanie Cottle Halloween 2021 is upon us. I know, you’re probably thinking, how on earth is it the end of October already? It really is scary how fast the months have gone by. For the past 18 months the earth has played host to a new spectre. One that shrouded our globe with a veil of uncertainty and chaos. There is however, no shadow without light. Throughout the pandemic we have seen enormous acts of selflessness. Latest government reports state that 47% of…

24 Aug

Seaside Photographed Exhibition at Grundy Art Gallery reviewed by Gemma Taylor

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, photography, seaside photographed

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] If photography is your thing and you've been lucky enough to capture the latest exhibition at the Grundy Art Gallery, you will have seen a plethora of images spanning decades as well as genres. From images exploring Brighton raves to archival shots of staged tourist scenes, this show has lots to offer. Find out more with guest contributor, Gemma Taylor. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]In the UK you are never more than 70 miles from the coast. When we think of the seaside we all have memories ingrained. Whether of building sandcastles, learning to swim, or downing Sambucas, it is more than a…

31 Jul

Grundy Art Gallery’s Summer Programme

Linda Hampton0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, Exhibition, heritage, history, photographer, photography, The Grundy Art Gallery

Blackpool’s Grundy Art Gallery hosts two photography exhibitions which explore our relationship to the seaside. Since Blackpool epitomises everything about a typical English seaside holiday, it’s perfect that the Grundy Art Gallery has scooped Seaside:Photographed an exhibition that’s arrived via Margate’s Turner Contemporary, Southampton, and Newlyn in Cornwall. It’s now settling in for the season, reclining on its virtual deckchair beside the outside exhibition #WorkTownGhostTown. This second exhibition brings together the work of local photographers who have documented Blackpool over the last 16 months. It can be viewed on the glass panels that form part of Grundy’s forecourt. Seaside:Photographed, located…

07 Jul

All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go – Part 2

Linda Hampton0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, cafe, Exhibition, lockdown, photographer, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here’s PART 2 of when Linda Hampton met Jill Reidy, one of Blackpool’s talented and prolific photographers and a member of Blackpool Social Club’s team, as she launches her latest exhibition ‘When the Chairs Went Up’ this July. They discuss Jill’s photographic style and her thoughts on the photographer’s responsibilities at a time of global shift and change. If you've not read part 1, you can find it here. Q: I was lucky enough to see your exhibition ‘Seaside Towns out of Season’ where you had photographed many seaside holiday destinations during the winter. How does ‘When the Chairs Went…

30 Jun

All Locked Down and Nowhere to Go – part 1

Linda Hampton1 CommentVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, cafe, lockdown, photographer, photography, Place

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Linda Hampton talks to Jill Reidy, one of Blackpool’s talented and prolific photographers and a member of Blackpool Social Club’s team, as she prepares to launch her latest exhibition ‘When the chairs went up’ this week. In PART 1 they discuss Jill’s personal experiences of lockdown and her inspiration for the work on show. Q: How has the last 15 months been for you both personally and professionally during the pandemic? Personally, like many others, I’ve found the pandemic a bit of a roller coaster. I had times when I despaired of ever seeing my grandchildren again; feared that…

19 Apr

F/Stop Exhibition Celebrates Fylde Coast Female Photographers

Stephanie Cottle0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool Prom, photo, photographer, photography, women

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Following a successful takeover of tram shelters late last year, the HIVEArts team have once again brought unique art to Blackpool promenade. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic there have been increasing amounts of open-air, gallery-style exhibitions popping up all over the globe, as curators attempt to make culture accessible in spite of social distancing restrictions. After making waves with their previous exhibition late last year, HIVEArts have installed a set of fresh new images by 22 female photographers from across the Fylde coast at tram stops between North and Central Pier. In light of recent events, it is so fitting…

26 Mar

I stayed in the north to study, why do so many others leave?

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsColumns & Opinionfashion, photography, student

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Salford journalism student Simone Harrison speaks to London fashion photography student Lauren Tugwell to try and understand why so many of her peers feel that going far means travelling far The South of England has captivated students and graduates originally from the North for decades. With the South historically offering nearly three time more post-grad jobs for skilled professionals – it seems a no-brainer for many, particularly creatives, to relocate. However, with Manchester now voted one of the UK’s top cities for skilled graduates, why does the south continue to lure young people and contribute to Northern brain drain?…

22 Mar

A Class Act: B&FC Graduate Photography Virtual Exhibition

Stephanie Cottle0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsBlackpool, Blackpool and the Fylde College, Blackpool School of Arts, Exhibition, photographer, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As UK restrictions continue to prevent most physical art exhibitions going ahead, many colleges and universities across the country are once again moving their annual events to online platforms. Blackpool and The Fylde college is no exception, with third year photography students keeping our eyes engaged by presenting a new collection of beautiful, daring and well considered images. Wish You Were Here is a virtual exhibition showcasing a selection of works from this year’s photography graduates. The exhibition features a broad range of styles, from the luxuriously layered narrative images that ooze decadence (Paula Chalder-Robinson) to the contrasting sleek…

10 Mar

A photography student in lockdown

Jill Reidy1 CommentVisual Arts & Exhibitionslockdown, photography

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] I first encountered Emilia Zogo on Facebook when she posted about her lockdown photography and the fact that she had produced a zine. I thought it looked interesting, made contact and arranged to meet with her for a chat and to get my own copy of the Zine. [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] How did the Zine come about, and was it easy to produce? I always dreamt of creating a Zine, but I’d planned my first one on a different topic. Due to the pandemic outbreak and the impact it created, I decided to create a Zine on this topic. The production…

21 Jan

Grundy Art Gallery unveils its 110th anniversary events calendar

Blackpool Social Club0 CommentsVisual Arts & ExhibitionsArt, Blackpool, Covid-19, drawing, Exhibition, online, painting, photography, The Grundy Art Gallery

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Back in 1911, local brothers and artists John and Cuthbert Grundy put their hands in their wallets and made a substantial financial gift and a donation of over 30 paintings to establish the Grundy Art Gallery for the people of Blackpool. 2021 marks the 110th Anniversary of the gallery opening its doors and this milestone will be celebrated through a programme of special exhibitions and events. During construction, Blackpool’s coat of arms, which is emblazoned with the word ‘Progress’, was embedded into the brickwork above Grundy Art Gallery’s front door. Guided by this motto, the gallery continues to honour…