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Leeds Arts University students showcase their talent in ‘Proximity’ @ HPBC

Posted on 14th January 20183rd March 2019 by Mikhail Hanafi

Proximity, a second-year visual arts exhibition from a handful of students from Leeds Arts University, was an intimate, diverse affair. Described as “a multidisciplinary exhibition focusing on proximity within space, time and relationship”, the works […]

‘Creating To Survive’ in the African Diaspora : an interview with Kaozara, Sistren and Zodwa Nyoni

Posted on 20th December 201721st December 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

On Thursday 30th November, the English department presented an exciting and dynamic event called ‘Creating to Survive’, exploring and celebrating art and expression in the African diaspora whilst challenging the notion of the ‘diasporic everyday’ […]

We Want Moore: The Henry Moore Foundation Exhibition

Posted on 14th December 201715th March 2019 by Stephanie Bennett

  The current art exhibition ‘Becoming Henry Moore’ at The Henry Moore Foundation Exhibition is striking for both its simplicity and sheer excellence. It is clear that Moore’s work speaks for itself, and surrounded by […]

Da Vinci Painting Sells for $450m

Posted on 24th November 201715th March 2019 by Hannah Stokes

Leonardo Da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi is now the most expensive painting ever after being sold for $450m at Christie’s last week. The painting, which depicts Jesus holding a glass orb in one hand and gesturing […]

InTheMiddle with David Shearing

Posted on 24th November 20171st December 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Arts Editor, Rose Crees interviews David Shearing, an award winning Leeds-based artist and lecturer in the University of Leeds’ School of Performance and Cultural Industries. His immersive piece, Christmas With Us, is being revived this […]

Love the Art but Hating the Artist?

Posted on 17th November 201721st November 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

In light of the recent allegations of predatory sexual behaviour made against Kevin Spacey, amongst the many issues that have arisen is the question of: Is it ok for fans to still enjoy Spacey’s work […]

Immersive ‘Black Rock’ Shows What It Is To Be Human

Posted on 15th November 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

From the creator of ‘The Weather Café’, ‘Black Rock’ is another of David Shearing’s innovative and immersive performances with the aim of imitating the sensations of climbing. Arts Writer, Liberty Anstead, describes her experience with […]

Wearing his heart on his sleeve – ‘Grayson Perry’s Dresses’ at the Walker

Posted on 10th November 201715th March 2019 by Hannah Stokes

‘Making Himself Claire: Grayson Perry’s Dresses’ opened at the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool on Saturday and features many of the dresses worn by the artist when dressing up as his female persona Claire. Perry […]

No Man’s Land: WW1 Through A Different Lens

Posted on 4th November 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

As the status of women becomes even more paramount, particularly within the creative industries, the present touring exhibition at Impressions Gallery in Bradford arrived at the appropriate time. No Man’s Land is a unique and […]

Street Art: Public Nuisance or Counter-Cultural Force?

Posted on 27th October 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

To a large proportion of the older generation, graffiti is nothing more than vandalism. However, much of the younger generation is waking up to the innate creativity involved in this art form,  Editor-in-Chief, Reece Parker, […]

Turner Prize 2017 set to be the most diverse yet

Posted on 23rd October 201715th March 2019 by Hannah Stokes

This year’s Turner Prize takes place at the Ferens Gallery in Hull – named the ‘City of Culture’ for 2017 – and is one of the most diverse Turner Prize shows yet. The recent removal […]

Loving Vincent: a picture says a thousand words but I wish this one would shut up

Posted on 21st October 2017 by The Gryphon Web Editor

Prepare to disappoint your inner dilettante. Even to amateur critics of culture, Loving Vincent is well and truly naff. As a piece of art this film is a sensational display of talent, hard work and […]

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