Combine the Absurd with the Vulgar: Bora Akinciturk
‘This is art for 2022 - a year of excess after the coronavirus’: CONCRETE speaks to Bora Akinciturk, the multidisciplinary artist who grapples with the mighty…
The Official CONCRETE Guide to A Modest Show
From the impartial position of journo, CONC editor inspects A Modest Show's menu.
“Arresting and Demands Attention”: Refractive Pool
CONCRETE reviews the Walker Gallery's 'Refractive Light' and shares our favourite works in this group show.
Tough Day at the Office: CONCRETE Invades Annabelle Richmond Wright’s Studio
CONCRETE invades Annabelle Richmond Wright's studio after she wins the HOME Open.
Half Awake at Bankley Gallery
CONCRETE reviews Bankley Gallery's 'Half Awake' and finds the devil is in the detail.
“Witches Brew”: A Reflection on Bruce Asbestos’ Art and the Role of the Artist in Today’s Society
Off the back of his latest show 'OK! Cherub!' at the Bluecoat in Liverpool, CONCRETE spoke to Bruce Asbestos and reflected on the role of the artist in our…
Good Neighbours, Good Friends
Meet the photographers in Manchester who are redefining street photography.
International Man of Mystery: Tomas Gittins
CONCRETE met Tomas Gittins, the tangent king whose brightly coloured 'poortraits’ are blowing up fast.
What a Carve Up! Damien Hirst at Gagosian.
CONCRETE considers Hirst’s infamous shark in a tank to offer a perspective on the artist’s latest show and to critique it while upholding his influence on art…
Dion Kitson: Post Industrial Spiritualism
CONCRETE spoke with Dion Kitson, artist, curator, and football fan, about his instinctive practice in the Midlands.
Who is Ruslan Faraev?
CONCRETE investigates the enigmatic Ruslan Faraev, seeking an answer to the question that no one has answered yet.
“Who said it had to be by the book?”: Activity at Antwerp Mansion
CONCRETE meets West Art Collective for one night, and one night only. Some images are NSFW.
Dance Policy: Connecting the Dots
CONCRETE meets the team behind Dance Policy - the Mancunian photojournalism zine documenting youth and music culture in the UK.
Watch This Space: Blackpool as a Site of Artistic Production
Art is flourishing in Blackpool’s margins. I visited the town and found that creative vision and mutual support are the driving factors in the area.
Do Watch That: The Best Of The HOME Open 2022
Like any open show, the work shown at HOME is mixed - a mixture of different themes, mediums, and of quality. After sifting through the work on show to…
Derek Jarman Protest! Review: A Portrait Of An Extraordinary Man
Concrete reviews Manchester Art Gallery’s Derek Jarman Protest! retrospective.
Whatever Happened To The Institutional Critique? Don’t Ask @freeze_magazine
Concrete meets Cem A., the meme artist behind art meme instagram @freeze_magazine.
Incidental Images: How NFTs Took Over Art
Concrete seeks to provide a simple yet detailed explanation to the question that is keeping the traditional arts up at night. Read on to not only find out…
James Wise: “Everyone Has A Softness”
Concrete meets @Sweatofthegods to discuss his practice and upcoming projects.