Thanks Martin Parr:
“Given that Brighton must have the greatest number of photographers after London, I find it astonishing that there has never been an active photography-related centre with a gallery, library and place for photographers to meet. All the more reason to support this endeavour!”
POST is a much-needed creative hub in a city where artists are being priced and forced out.
We’ve secured a 3,000 sq/ft industrial unit. Now we need your help to build it —from studio walls to community kitchen.
We’re offering limited-edition prints, founding memberships, portfolio reviews & more.
I’ve been off here for a while, busy working on something new, which I can now share!
POST is a new artist-led space in Brighton, offering affordable artist spaces, community darkroom, gallery, photographic studio, libary and more.
We’ve launched a Kickstarter. Please take a look: bit.ly/4lputVU
Thanks 🤩
Visualising The Brexshit Times.
simoncrobertsstudio.metalabel.com/release-4rch
Whilst The Brexshit Times explores the way in which Brexit was reported it could equally be applied to new & controversial language generated by the rise of conservative populism in the US: in Trump’s Washington, words have become weaponised.
simoncrobertsstudio.metalabel.com/release-4rch
On this day in 2017 Britain delivered a letter to Brussels confirming Britain would formally leave the EU.
In protest of this calamitous decision, I’m releasing the last signed copies of my publication, The Brexshit Times via @metalabel.bsky.social
simoncrobertsstudio.metalabel.com/release-4rch
Thought for Friday…
Definitely a priority!
There’ll hopefully be future screenings of the film. Until then, there’s a version on Vimeo here vimeo.com/808865497
Best to listen using headphones
On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organisation declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. Marking the 5th anniversary the Attenborough Centre will be screening 'An Avoidable Loss, A Failure of State'.
📅 11 March, 5–9pm
(33 minutes, plays on a loop)
www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5373/...
For my Brighton / Sussex friends - screening of my Covid-19 film tomorrow from 5-9pm.
An Avoidable Loss, A Failure of State
Tuesday 11 March, 2025
Attenborough Centre for Contemporary Arts
Sussex University
Brighton
www.attenboroughcentre.com/events/5373/...
A worthwhile read….
Lovely starter pack by @simoncroberts.com for everyone interested in #art & #culture 🧑🎨
I’ve signed up to Foto but not really dived in yet. Not seeing much traction there to be honest. How are you finding it?
More depressing - but not unsurprising- news about the state of the arts in the UK:
“Working-class creatives don’t stand a chance in UK today, leading artists warn” @theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...
This should be top of your ministerial red box @lisanandymp.bsky.social
There’s a Gov Consultation on ‘Copyright Law and AI’ going on at the moment.
You can complete online consultation:
ipoconsultations.citizenspace.com/ipo/consulta...
Quite lengthy but really important in terms of future protection for creatives.
Deadline: 25 Feb - 1 week to go!
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Thanks for the share 🤙
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I’ve given my Arts & Culture starter pack a refresh and it’s now full with lots of good peeps, including recently added @rencontresarles.bsky.social @photographyberlin.bsky.social and @pittriversmuseum.bsky.social
Happy to create a part 2 if you want to suggest anyone.
go.bsky.app/9tbNont
A good offering of accounts to follow courtesy of @photographyberlin.bsky.social
In replace of other messaging services or alongside? Difficulty is having to wait until critical mass joins.
Studio frame swap
I’ve just downloaded @signal.org in anticipation of a move from WhatsApp. Anyone else signed up?
Flyer of the salon "regaining power over AI", 4th episode with Carolien Sinders
Our next #AI & #Society Salon is soon 🎙️ Join us on 18 February 18:00pm CET for a Salon with @carolinesinders.bsky.social, artist and researcher.
Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/regaining-...
WTF!!!!!
More public art heading into private hands.
Happy to 🤙
![[En LSF] 'Le Chêne foudroyé' de Jan Josefsz Van Goyen](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:nukjkytbcihltyr5xzosxok5/bafkreidkelqo32hiebdvaq4hliwhil6wkgr24gqjzobl44vwsqji7i4l3m)
In that case I present you with this French video telling what we see on the painting (note: the fortune teller is a woman, a detail sadly lost in translation): youtu.be/jjpaQGNCFEk?...
And some additional information on the painting courtesy of @hkeijser.bsky.social
