The Verse’s Jake Francis attended Mr. Bingo’s artist talk on Thursday, 21st February 2019. This nickname – ‘Baghdad’ – is a work of genius, ladies and gentleman. I still know this man, he is 43 years of age, he is a father of three children and he is still called […]
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The Verse’s Jake Francis reviews David Bellingham’s exhibition ‘Driving School’. The first driving lesson. For many, this event holds a remnant of mental scarring. A recollection unavoidably relived each time a sibling or relative buys their first theory book. The traumas associated with such a memory can be varied and […]
The Verse’s Meg Compton explores the representation of memories within Photography and Art. Growing old doesn’t mean you have to forget where you came from. Remembering where you came from and who you once were, is part of being an adult. Memories are things of the past that trespass in […]
The Verse’s Jake Francis interviewed Grayson Perry. Here is their transcribed conversation. Key: JF – Jake Francis GP – Grayson Perry JF – So the first and perhaps most important question to ask is, Grayson – are you a loveable character or are you a serious artist? GP – (Laughs) […]
The Verse’s Jake Francis interviewed Anna Boghiguian and Karen Mackinnon from Artes Mundi. Here is their transcribed conversation. Key: JF – Jake Francis KM – Karen Mackinnon – Artes Mundi director and curator AB – Anna Boghiguian – Artes Mundi 8 shortlisted exhibitor [AB and JF begin interview by talking […]
