Problematic Public Statues Post The Edward Colston Felling – Richard Stone
In 2020, I wrote an article: ‘The Trouble with Problematic Public Statues’, sparked by the felling of slave trader Edward Colston’s effigy in Bristol.
11 October 2023
Bristol
Sir Frank Bowling Exhibition Announced For Bristol’s Arnolfini
Bristol’s Arnolfini has announced a major exhibition with the pioneering abstract painter Sir Frank Bowling, OBE RA. This will be part of their 60th anniversary year celebrations in 2021.
18 February 2021
Protesters Tear Down Statue To Slave Trader In Bristol
A notorious statue dedicated to a slave trader in Bristol has been torn down and thrown into the harbour during a second day of anti-racism protests across the UK. Following a peaceful demonstration in Bristol
7 June 2020
Yoko Ono To Unveil First Bristol Solo Show In September
INTERVENTIONS/2 marks the first time that the world-renowned artist and activist Yoko Ono presents a solo show in the city of Bristol.
12 August 2019
Theaster Gates’ 24 Day Sound Piece Sanctum Opens In Bristol
Temple Church, off Victoria Street, is currently hosting Theaster Gates’ Sanctum, which opened on 29 October; the work is a… Read More
1 November 2015
Theaster Gates’ Sanctum Under Construction At Bristol’s English Heritage Monument
Work starts today to build a remarkable temporary structure at Temple Church, off Victoria Street, which will host Theaster Gates’… Read More
21 October 2015
Banksy Hometown Plays Host To Europe’s Largest Urban Paint Festival
Upfest, Europe’s largest Urban Paint Festival takes place this weekend (25th – 27th 2013) in Banksy’s hometown Bristol. It features… Read More
26 May 2013
Bristol Street Art Exhibition Attracts Global Attention – Review
Just because the first half of the Olympics games season is over, it doesn’t mean the Olympic spirit is gone…. Read More
19 August 2012
Banksy Graffiti To Get Listed Status In Bristol
Steve Comer, a Liberal Democrat councillor from the Eastville ward in Bristol, is calling on local people to put together… Read More
18 July 2011