If you’re in Sheffield this weekend, we urge you to check out Silver & Black, opening this Friday at Archipelago. The third in a series of exhibitions curated by Sheffield artist Kid Acne, this unique group show unites some of the UK’s most prestigious designers, illustrators and graphic artists alongside the rising talents from South Yorkshire to Shoreditch. Featuring the talents of Kid Acne, Emily Forgot, Tom J.Newell (pictured) & TADO to name a few, this incredibly striking show of metallic editions incorporates a diverse range of typography, illustration and graphic design. Silver & Black opens on Saturday 5th December and runs until January. For more information, visit their event page here.
It’s been a long time coming, but we’re delighted to present footage of our recent Wonderland exhibition at the Custard Factory, courtesy of community film-maker Rachel Gillies. In conversation with Inkygoodness co-founders Lisa Hassell & Michelle Turton, the film features artwork by many artists involved in the exhibition, including Simon David Mills, Dave Bain and Amy Timms, aswell as exclusive interviews with Steve Rack and Simon Wild. Enjoy!
Moot is the alias of Preston based artist and designer Chris Dorning. His art work reflects the desire for a more colourful spin on life, with a real flavour of cultural diversity, inspired by his travels. He dropped us a line this week to show us some of his new work - Jester with Jacket & Lantern and Stay Tall Through Rough Times - part of a series of 5ft paintings he is currently developing. Catch up on with all Mooty’s adventures on his new blog here.
Cheap zine creators and artists Tommy Eugene Higson and Nikki Marie Jackson are back with ‘ A Cheap Affair’ bringing together illustrators, artists, designers, crafters and fashionistas for their Christmas event! Clothes, jewellery, bags, zines and cakes, and original art such as paintings, drawings, prints will be on sale - making it the perfect place to pick up inexpensive & unique gifts for Christmas. Featuring over 20 artists, including Dollwithbigeyes, Ilk Collective, Will Gisby, Kate McLeish, One Man’s Trash, David Procter, Rag Thug Craft and Nicola Rowlands.
Ape on the Moon is the creation of London based illustrator Alex Mathers and exists to promote cutting edge illustration & design talent. Featuring sketches & artwork by a host of creatives including Ward Jenkins, Tom Hovey, Anita Herzog and Graca Brohm, the site has just been re-launched complete with a re-design and brand new online shop selling limited edition prints! Find out more here.
Illustrator Yee Ting Kuit is now selling her wares online through Big Cartel, stocking limited edition giclee prints and zines. Zombies Like You and Me vol.1, Chalk and Cheese mag issue 1 and the latest postcard book by collective Girls Who Draw, entitled Menagerie are all on sale now! Browse the full collection here.
Steve Rack dropped us a line this week to tell us all about his fantastic new online shop! Colouful, quirky characters adorn his limited edition prints, tees, badges and his popular zines, appealing to people of all ages. Take a look at all the goodies on sale and stock up for Christmas here!
The latest issue of Okido magazine launches this Saturday at the Doodle Bar, Battersea, featuring new illustration work by Kate Hindley. The issue is about feelings and is published in collaboration with the place2be children’s charity. Pop down between 4pm - 10pm for origami workshops, a giant poster cake, Burts chips and cider, and of course as much doodling as you like all over the bar! Issue 10 of the magazine is now available in Borders and Waterstones.
The Here Gallery in Bristol is currently showing new work by Sarajevo born artist Yellena James. Her beautiful drawings are each penned by hand with incredibly detail and intricacy, described as “colourful arrangements of organic shapes and tangled lines/ at once floral and alien, organic and sci-fi, crafty and fantastic.” Her exhibition runs until 24th October, and is well worth a look.
Died Young, Stayed Pretty is the directoral debut of Eileen Yagahoobian, a unique documentary that explores the thriving underground network of music/gig poster artists in the USA. The film gets up close and personal with artists who managed “to create posters that are strikingly obscene, unflinchingly blasphemous and often quite beautiful,” and were involved with low and high profile promotion of bands such as Sonic Youth & Radiohead.
This week the Institute of Contemporary Art proudly presents the release of Died Young, Stayed Pretty, celebrated with a special exhibition - poster retrospective and a Q & A with Eileen Yagahoobian herself on Friday 9th October. To win tickets for this exclusive evening, watch the trailer and then visit our facebook group for details!
