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breathTAKING @ Phoenix Art Space

Discoveries Through Drawing @ Westhill Community Hal

Do You Come Here Often? @ 35 North Gallery

Visual Arts

Art Sun 6 Jun 11:00-17:30 until Sun 20 Jun

Do You Come Here Often?

@ 35 North Gallery
Admn: Free

Collecting stories of nights out in Brighton that have in some way shaped the people who lived them, Do You Come Here Often? explores the range of experiences that can be had in our city after dark. You are invited to share the tales, fails, wisdom from strangers and messages from the heart scrawled on the back of the toilet door that have stayed with you. This is our love letter to the entertainment venues of Brighton.

Artworks are for sale on a pay what you can basis and all proceeds go to Stay Up Late. For full info visit our website or Instagram @doyouopencall.

35 North Gallery - 35 North Road, Brighton,
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Art Tue 18 May See website until Sun 20 Jun

The Forked Forest Path by Olafur Eliasson

@ Fabrica
Admn: Free

This spring and in partnership with Brighton Festival, Fabrica will be transformed into a fairytale installation by internationally renowned contemporary artist, Olafur Eliasson.

As Fabrica celebrates its 25th anniversary, this landmark work will be one of Fabrica's most memorable exhibitions to date. Come and be immersed in nature, in a space filled with branches and saplings. Visitors must take a journey through the installation and as the pathway forks... a choice must be made.

The Forked Forest Path is part of the Towner Collection on loan to Fabrica from Towner Eastbourne. Purchased through the The Contemporary Art Society Special Collection Scheme with Lottery funding from Arts Council England, 2004.

Olafur Eliasson has transformed some of the world’s most iconic spaces with his large-scale installations and stunning visuals, including Tate Modern, where his The Weather Project memorably inhabited the vast Turbine Hall. His beguiling and engaging work harnesses illusion and enchantment, and this Brighton Festival collaboration with Fabrica promises a stimulating experience for all ages and abilities.

We will continue to follow strict Covid guidelines to keep Fabrica safe for everyone. The capacity in the gallery will be limited due to social distancing which may result in some queuing. Face coverings must be worn during your visit unless you are exempt and track and trace will be in operation on entry.

Fabrica - Duke Street, Brighton, , BN1 1AG
t: 01273778646 | Website | Email

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Art Thu 20 May 1.30pm - 3.30pm Every Thursday until Thu 8 Jul

Discoveries Through Drawing

@ Westhill Community Hal

Painting, mark-making, inks, and collage incorporating art therapy, group work & positive psychology
These group sessions are an invitation to play and explore with art materials, regardless of your previous experience in art. Each session begins with a verbal check in with each other in the group, followed by experiential work in guided art making processes, and ends with a group sharing.

"The art work we make together often surprises. It comes about through our letting go of preconceived ideas, standards or expectations about a finished product. We work together quietly in a supportive space which engenders discovery, spontaneity and fun. All you need to bring is a willingness to experiment."

Venue: More information on West Hill Hall can be found here. The hall is in the the Seven Dials area of Brighton (Compton Ave, Brighton BN1 3PS) and is a short walk from Brighton railway station.

"What follows on from the process of exploring with materials such as inks, paints, & pastels, in a guided, non judgemental way - happens without effort, usually reveals more of our own potential & creativity and can lead to a positive impact on wellbeing and a lessening of stress."

Westhill Community Hal - Compton Avenue, Brighton, BN1 3PS
t: 01273 204204 | Website | Email

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Art Thu 17 Jun 11.00 - 17.00 until Sun 25 Jul

breathTAKING

@ Phoenix Art Space
Admn: FREE

The OXYGEN series by urbanflo opens up a powerful new lens to creatively explore the human condition and different narratives from the perspective of communities still impacted by the legacies of colonialism.

The breathTAKING exhibition is part of the Brighton Fringe edition of OXYGEN and offers a rare mainstream platform for local artists to present bold new multi-disciplinary interpretations, through illustration, digital art, spoken word and video, plus leading edge works using virtual reality, augmented reality and facial detection.

breathTAKING is curated by urbanflo founder/Director, Jenni Lewin-Turner and guest creatives include Judith Ricketts, Josef Cabey, River Sweeney and AFLO. the Poet. The project is funded in part by Phoenix Art Space and the Centre for Arts and Wellbeing at the University of Brighton.

Phoenix Art Space - 10-14 Waterloo Pl, Brighton, BN2 9NB
t: 01273603700 | Website | Email

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