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Music photography exhibition featuring David Bowie, Nick Cave, Blur and and more opens in Southsea

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Gallery No.1 has launched a pop-up exhibition featuring the work of music photographer and regular contributor to The News, Paul Windsor.

Michael Stipe at the Rose Bowl in August 2008. Picture by Paul Windsor

The exhibition, at The Hideaway on Highland Road, Southsea, features more than 20 images captured by Paul at gigs large and small across the region over four decades.

Photographs include Paul Weller, Michael Stipe, Madness, Noel Gallagher, Blur, Nick Cave, The Cure and many more.

Whilst Paul’s school friends picked up guitars and formed bands he picked up a camera. Inspired by the likes of Anton Corbijn and Pennie Smith from the pages of the NME he embarked on a journey of photographing live music.

Starting with an emerging New Order at Walthamstow Town Hall in 1982, he has gone onto photograph some of the biggest names in rock music at a variety of venues and festivals – from early sitings of future heroes like The Strokes and Oasis, to the final UK appearance of a legend like David Bowie. Paul continues to photograph live bands and has covered every Victorious Festival. He said: “It’s in my blood I guess, I find it very difficult to go to a gig without a camera in my hand.”

In addition to Paul’s work there will also be a display a choice of photographs from Gallery No.1’s website, including George Barris’ photographs of Marilyn Monroe, Nick Brandt’s African wildlife, and more from Lisa Wilson, Stephen Perry, Igor Vasiliadis, Joerg Warda and more.

It is on now until Monday, January 1. The Hideaway, which opened earlier this month, is open seven days a week, 8.30am-6pm.

Photography graduate gains special recognition for competition success

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Award-winning Arts University Plymouth graduate Katy Johnson has received special recognition for her photographic work.

Johnson secured second place in the Wex Student Photography Competition and was also named in the ‘Official Selection’ in the International Photography Awards (IPA) after winning an Honourable Mention in the 2021 Awards. Her photography series State of Mind, was submitted to both of the competitions and is the project that was made during her time at University.

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The Wex Student Photography Competition is a competition open to all UK-based students where they can submit work. This year’s theme was ‘landscapes’, and Johnson won second place with her work titled State of Mind (the same as the larger project). For coming in second place Johnson was awarded £1,500 worth of Wex vouchers.

“I found out via email that I’d won and it was a big shock, to be honest! The work I submitted was my ‘State of Mind’ series that I’d created for my final major project. As this was such a large body of work, I was really proud of what I’d achieved. Throughout the creation of my work, I’ve always had a feeling of imposter syndrome, so when I received second place, it was a pleasant surprise. It made me feel that maybe I should explore the editorial side of photography further”, Johnson said.

The farmer, the tractor and his land (Image credit: Katy Johnson)

In 2021, Katy won an IPA 2021 Honourable Mention in the International Photography Awards in the category of ‘Editorial/Press – Environment’ for her image The Farmer, the Tractor and his Land which was selected out of over 13,000 entries from 120 different countries worldwide. She said, “I was pleasantly surprised to get the shortlisting at the IPA. I found out about this shortly after I won second place in the Wex Student Awards, so this was another big push and gave me a huge boost to my confidence.”

A big congratulations to Katy Johnson, for her achievements, but also for gaining confidence in her work. Imposter syndrome is something all creatives suffer from at some point in the journey, and the best way to combat it is by gaining confidence in your ability. Entering competitions can help with this as they can provide a needed confidence and career boost!

For more articles on competitions and tips for budding photographers see, Make money with your camera – Part 1: Magazines and competitions, 5 tips to start a career in photography after college or university, and GuruShots: Winning images from the latest Still Life photo competition

Fancy owning a giant Scottie dog sculpture? – well, now is your chance!

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Sculpture

Thirty giant Scottie dogs are being auctioned off in aid of Maggie’s cancer care charity.

Bhopal: Master Potters’ Creations Dazzle Art Lovers At ‘Potters Market 2023’ In Gauhar Mahal (Pics Inside)

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Art World News

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Inspired by Harappan artefacts, ‘Mohenjo-Daro Live’, a series of ceramic and terracotta sculptures crafted by master potter Sobodh Poddar, are mesmerising and evocative at the same time. Poddar’s sculptures depict the ‘Mohenjo-Daro dancer’ in different poses of the Oddissi dance form.

Art lovers seeing ceramic and terracotta works of Subodh Poddar in ‘Potters Market’ at Gauhar Mahal in the city. |

Poddar’s series, along with the works of three other master potters, are on display at Gauhar Mahal in the city as part of a four-day ‘Potters Market 2023,’ organised by Bhopal Potters Development Welfare Society.

‘Journey ‘ a series of ceramic artworks , crafted by Sandeep Manchekar |

Another JJ School of Arts alumnus Sandeep Manchekar from Mumbai has displayed four works under a series titled ‘Journey’. Clay has been his constant companion since his childhood. The universe is round and constantly moving but we humans make everything square to seek stability, he says. And this is what his works depict. Churning new thoughts of glaze from organic, flowy, undulated to definite and structured through reparative firings helped him fashion his artworks.

Female torso crafted by ceramist Sultana Khan |

Another master potter, Sultana Khan’s ceramic works include female torsos. Sultana, who lives in Mumbai, creates figurative sculptures with the goal to engage, inspire and provoke viewers with her work. Working with clay allows for a playful and spontaneous approach, she says.

Sultana chose clay as her medium to sculpt her life's journey. Representational sculpture is a natural extension of her vision. The shapes and forms of her sculptures are an expression of internal and external influences on her life. She hopes to create contemplative pieces that have a connection to the soul, she said.

An artlover clicking a picture of ‘ Perfectly Imperfect,’ a series of terracotta artworks, crafted by Omprakash Galav. |

Omprakash Galav from Alwar, Rajasthan, is the 15th-generation potter of his family. The collection of his works ‘Perfectly Imperfect’ portray the ups and downs of life.

“When I used to make clay artefacts in my childhood, some of them used to break but the shape they had when they broke attracted me a lot and I felt like making such artefacts,” he says, adding that fashioning such works is quite challenging and painstaking because almost 80% of the pieces break while in the making.

Besides the exhibition, around 40 potters from across the country have displayed their ceramic and terracotta works in the ‘Potters Market,’ which will remain open for art lovers till November 26 from 11am-8pm.

7 incredible places to learn about Native American culture

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Native

Chaco Culture National Historical Park, New Mexico

Between AD 850 and 1250, New Mexico’s ancient Puebloan communities would come together among the vast desert dunes of Chaco Canyon, to share their traditions and knowledge. Their descendants, the Chacoan people, were known for their incredibly complex and well-organised ways of life – from monumental architecture to far-reaching trade channels – and this incredible know-how is still evident in the structures seen at Chaco Culture National Historical Park today. Clans are said to have gathered in multi-story ‘Great Houses’, containing hundreds of rooms – that are thought to have taken decades, even centuries, to build – to hold ceremonies and celebrations. In fact, Chaco culture is thought to be at the core of several Navajo ways of life today.

Tourism is especially important to Chaco because it’s surrounded by one of the most productive gas and oil basins in the US. Increasing interest from fossil fuel companies to drill new wells in the area has the potential to destroy these sacred lands of present-day Navajo and Pueblo tribes. Therefore, a visit to Chaco Culture National Historical Park is more important than ever, as it shows the government that Indigenous land can still be lucrative for the state, without selling out to fossil fuel giants. Within the park, ranger-led, accessible tours share the history of archaeological discoveries. Alternatively, four backcountry hiking trails (Wijiji, South Mesa, Pueblo Alto, and Peñasco Blanco) will take you past some of the most significant cultural aspects of Chaco. The shortest, Wijiji Trail is a three-mile round-trip and well worth the time. Stop by the visitor’s centre to find out what’s open (weather-permitting). In 2013, Chaco received International Dark Sky designation, making it one of the most remarkable regions in the world to see the Milky Way in all its glory.

Álvaro Díaz and Quevedo sing about a lost love in ‘MAYBE YES MAYBE NO’

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Native

Alvaro Diaz and Quevedo They have gotten together in the studio to compose one of what may be one of the latest hits of the year. It is a reggaeton song, produced by Caleb Calloway, Cashmere Cat, Slow Jamz and Elijah Fox and in which they reflect on the consequences of a relationship that has already ended.

In the lyrics, the Canarian and Puerto Rican artists remember all the emotions that arise from the memories that remain after a breakup, the changes that this new situation brings and the fear of replacement. They also wonder what the other person’s current situation will be, which is counterbalanced with references to luxury brands that represent their joint material belongings.

In the chorus, the two artists sing together: “And I know. ‘Okay, ‘okay, people live up ahead. I wanted to see you come backbut it’s okay, it’s okay. I’m happy to see you again. And if you stopped loving me. ‘Okay, ‘okay… Maybe you don’t want to see me anymore, I don’t know. But the Loewe stayed in my Porsche. Tell me, baby, yes. Maybe I can give it back to you. Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe yes, maybe no. Maybe you want to see me again. Maybe yes, maybe no, maybe yes, maybe no, hey.”

In the video clip that accompanies the song, Quevedo and Alvaro Diaz They find themselves in a room, perfectly decorated with furniture reminiscent of the 80s and 90s and in which, through a dream, they tell a story of love and loss in a psychedelic environment. The video has been directed by Dink Films and WAIV.

Álvaro Díaz’s facet as a composer

The Puerto Rican artist has established himself as a singer this year, after the release of several singles that have become a success. You just have to look at the number of views he accumulates on digital platforms. Also, his fourth album, Felicilandiais another example of the artistic and interpretive consecration of Alvaro Diazin a compilation with 16 songs and collaborations with artists such as Sebastian Yatra, Feid, Rauw Alejandro either Jesse Baezamong others.

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Even so, until a few years ago, what stood out the most was his role as a composer. The San Juan native has written songs for artists such as Daddy Yankee, Rauw Alejandro either Karol G. In fact, Gucci Clothssong included on the album Tomorrow will be nice by the Colombian artist has just won the Album of the Year award at the Latin Grammy.

What will we see from Álvaro Díaz in 2024?

If in 2022 and 2023 we have been able to enjoy a great Avaro Diaz, in 2024 it will be no less. The one from Puerto Rico is preparing what will be his fifth album, for which the fixed release date is not yet known, but it will be at the beginning of the year and where it will feature collaborations with great international artists.

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Furthermore, the singer of SLOW will be part of the poster of several festivals. At the moment, it is confirmed for three: he will perform in the Festival Ceremony from Mexico, where he will share the line up with Kendrick Lamaralso in The Solarin Medellín, where it will coincide with Paulina Rubio, Bizarre and Yandel among many others and in the Tecate Pa’l Norte Festivalalso in Mexico, and where several Spanish artists will also perform such as Aitana, Lola Indigo, Leo Rizzi either Natos and Waor.

Da Nang’s Cham sculpture museum recognised as historical relic | Culture – Sports

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Sculpture

The Museum of Cham Sculpture of Da Nang has been recognised as a historical relic site of the city, as it opens the Cham Culture showroom creating diversified exhibits and arts space for tourism attraction.

Tia-Thuy Nguyen encases Chateau La Coste oak tree in tonne of stainless steel strips

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Sculpture

Tia-Thuy Nguyen’s ‘Flower of Life’ lives in the grounds of sculpture park and organic winery Château La Coste in France

Local photographer spotlights unique views of Dubuque scenes

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Will Hoyer is a self-taught photographer who has been taking his art semi-seriously for about five years. He enjoys getting out early in the morning and savors the quiet and solitude to be found at that time in Dubuque, on and along the Mississippi River and in nearby parks, before returning to a busy household with two teenage and one “tween” daughters.

His favorite photos are simple ones that provide a unique view of recognizable subjects, and he is happy to have so many beautiful places to photograph in the Dubuque area.

Photography has given me privilege to raise, impact people

Nov 25, 2023 By Admin in Photography

Yagazie Eguare, Founder of Gazmadu Studios has said that photography as a profession has offered her the chance to connect with a variety of people and stories; raising and impacting people.

“Photography has given me the privilege to raise and impact people. It has helped me connect with several people across different works of life beyond my wildest imagination. It’s been all about consistently building the ‘Gazmadu’ brand, showing up with an open heart to learn, embracing the challenges, and exploring the magic that exists in the present,” she said.

With a line that has spanned almost a decade, GazMadu Studios has continued to create images for premium clients from different spheres, notably featuring in high-profile publications such as Forbes, ThisDay and the Guardian Nigeria amongst many others. They have served the top one percent of clients and worked with companies such as Unilever, Julius Berger Nig, Veuve Cliquot, Mixta Africa, Wimbiz Nigeria, Product Dive, Gaia Africa etc.

Eguare believes that the brand will continue to elevate and empower creatives across Africa and beyond, through education, mentorship, and training programs.

She said Gazmadu Studios will be making meaningful partnerships and collaborations with more organizations that align with the brand and will launch several documentary projects that will impact Nigeria and Africa at large.

Gazmadu Studios which recently announced the official launch of a second office in Ikoyi, Lagos, believes that the opening of their latest office in Ikoyi, Lagos is a huge commitment towards their goal of providing quality timeless & and documentary stories for their target audience, and is certain to have a largely positive impact on the growth of the brand.