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Summer/Autumn 2008

Check out the new layout and features: over the course of the next few months we will introduce five new sections and the ability to comment on selected articles - read about contemporary art and have your say Summer/Autumn 2008

Summer/Autumn 2008

Can there be a commercial art market in the English regions?

Do English artists have to be represented by London galleries? Can artists in regional cities make it in the international commercial art world without moving to the capital? Matt Price looks at Workplace in Gateshead to see how they represent North East artists Can there be a commercial art market in the English regions?

Can there be a commercial art market in the English regions?

Double Agent or double crossed?

Currently showing at BALTIC, Double Agent is a group exhibition that features artist's who use other people as a medium. We sent Axis artist Mathew Cowan along to see what he made of the show and the issues it raises. Seen it? Got an opinion? Have your say too Double Agent or double crossed?

Double Agent or double crossed?

Research heaven

Want to do a bit of reading? Need to know something? All previous issues of the journal are archived here for anyone to access anytime for FREE Research heaven

Research heaven


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Jive Talker and Holy Balls

Axis artist Samson Kambalu
has further expanded his quest for universal Holyballism in writing his memoir: reading
this is "how to avoid claptrap, self-pity and boorishness, and have a high, smart time doing it"(Gary Indiana).'The Jive Talker, or How To Get A British Passport', is published by Random House Jive Talker and Holy Balls

Sonic qualities

The haunting resonance of Beaconsfield's upper gallery space has been amplified by Aura Satz's residency & exhibition, extended until August 1st. Investigating the 'glissando' of both instruments & the human voice, Satz's installation unearths a ghostly presence in the former school room Sonic qualities

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Cafe Artistique Portsmouth

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Alice Flight's insightful drawings Cafe Artistique Portsmouth

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Cathy Lomax reveals the value of Saatchi

At a recent Cafe Artistique event, director of Transition Gallery, Cathy Lomax, talks about setting up her gallery, including the effect of being involved with Saatchi. Listen to the audio clips Cathy Lomax reveals the value of Saatchi

Cathy Lomax reveals the value of Saatchi




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