A new exhibition of works by feminist artist Margaret Harrison and her late husband Conrad Atkinson will open at Cross Lane Projects, Kendal, this month. It is a rare opportunity to see the work of these two important artists together, and it is, in fact, the first...
It has been forty years since her brush with the law, now the humorous, immensely skilled and often rebellious Margaret Harrison, is preparing to exhibit at Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art (mima.) Harrison’s exhibition of sexually-charged works...
The winner of this year’s Northern Art Prize is Margaret Harrison. She also takes the People's Choice Prize and is only the second person in the event's history to win both. The winner was chosen from a shortlist of four: Margaret Harrison, Rosalind...
The stout, lumpy figure of Ena Sharples stands at the corner of a functional looking balcony staring out over the rooftops of an anonymous urban landscape. A mishmash of red brick terraced streets fades into obscurity behind her. She slumps heavily over the railings...
When Artlyst first started its Alt Power 100 Artlyst fifteen years ago, we were aiming at an audience fed up with the gratuitous love fest that other Power 100 lists produced. This list rewarded the commercial while ignoring the hard work of curators, museum...
For the June diary, I begin with two important recently published books about religion and contemporary art. Next, I highlight several exhibitions and artists whose work connects with the themes explored in these books. These include Anselm Kiefer, Vincent van Gogh...
Welcome to the Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2024/2025. The Alt Power 100 Artlyst celebrates the visionaries transforming the artistic landscape and culture. This year's edition cuts through traditional hierarchies to spotlight those who wield influence in unexpected and...
In the February 2024 Art Diary, the Revd Jonathan Evens looks at the Pre-Raphaelites, the works of Alison Lapper, Monica Sjöö and various group exhibitions, including shows at Cross Lane Projects, Drawing Room and The William Morris Gallery. Selected from Birmingham's...
Welcome to the Alt Power 100 Artlyst 2023/2024, an exclusive exploration of influential figures reshaping the contemporary art and cultural landscape. Within this dynamic List, we transcend the confines of traditional power dynamics, directing our focus towards...