Take Me to Your Leaders: Gypsophilia
Art collectives are cropping up all round Manchester – and it’s with good reason. No one said being an artist was easy, but, if you’re compelled to make, and have little interest in trudging through paperwork and unpaid “opportunities,” what is to be done?
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 and the mundane through his bold and modern work.
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 time.
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 today.