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My video : Radical Landscapes Exhibition, Tate Liverpool

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Radical Landscapes | Trailer | Tate

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Tate Liverpool launches its summer 2022 exhibition | The Guide Liverpool

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Another Guardian review : Nukes in the brooks: the artists who weaponised landscape art

Two reviews in the Guardian … this one is kinder to the show: “…. The trespasses are represented in the show by 1930s press photographs. Images from half a century later, taken by Alan Lodge, of the confrontation now known … Continue reading

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Guardian Review – Radical Landscapes

Guardian didn’t like the show .. but liked my bit, well yes, of course “…. Alan Lodge shows slides and videos of free festivals in the late 80s including at Stonehenge; the soundtrack had me wanting to shuffle along with … Continue reading

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Morris Dancers ‘blacking up’

Since it’s just past May Day, I thought I’d share some of the discussion I’d had at Tate Liverpool concerning Morris Dancers ‘blacking up’. I have to admit I’d seen the practice for years and had always thought that this … Continue reading

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Radical Landscapes Exhibition, Tate Liverpool Video

Radical Landscapes Exhibition, Tate Liverpool Activism, trespass, and the climate emergency. Take a fresh look at the British Landscape and the art it inspires. From rural raves in Castlemorton to anti-nuclear protests at Greenham Common, this exhibition presents a radical … Continue reading

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RADICAL LANDSCAPES

RADICAL LANDSCAPES – TATE LIVERPOOL EXHIBITION 5 MAY – 4 SEPTEMBER 2022 Official View © The estate of Claude Cahun Activism, trespass, and the climate emergency. Take a fresh look at the British Landscape and the art it inspires From … Continue reading

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All things go in cycles

“All things go in cycles” Some recent graffiti near my home at the edge of Woodthorpe Park, Sherwood. Nottingham Watched a lad do this work over recent weeks. During and when he’s finished, I know of 20-30 people talking to … Continue reading

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The dying art of the photographic darkroom – video

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/video/2011/jan/14/photographing-death-darkroom-video

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Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Sound System – Book Launch

Join us for a live discussion dedicated to the book launch of ‘Dreaming in Yellow: The Story of DiY Sound System”. Written by Harry Harrison, one of DiY’s founding members, Dreaming in Yellow traces their origins back to early formative … Continue reading

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Email with Marc Willers QC. The Act is now law

Marc Willers QCmarcw@gclaw.co.uk Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill / Act Hello I have been involved in various campaigns against the “Police, Crime,Sentencing and Courts Bill” Now an act, we lost so there it is! Now I am unsure if … Continue reading

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Dreaming in Yellow: The Story Of The DiY Sound System – Book Launch

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The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is now law

The Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 is now law and anyone intending to reside in a vehicle can face 3 months in prison , a £2500 fine and have their vehicle destroyed .It’s aimed at Gypsies and Travellers … Continue reading

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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill has now has received Royal Assent

On 28th April, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill received Royal Assent. Thousands of us took to the streets to resist this draconian legislation. But the battle against the bill was never going to be won in parliament, and … Continue reading

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FREE PARTY: A RETROSPECTIVE

FREE PARTY: A RETROSPECTIVEFriday 20th May – Saturday 28th May12-6pm (unless otherwise stated)LOST HORIZON A retrospective of work from key contributors of the time to create a unique collection and reunion. Featuring art, photography, audio, film and interactive mixed media. SP23 (SPIRAL … Continue reading

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Broxtowe Green Festival, Speeches

Greta – Nottingham Youth Climate AssemblyJennie – Extinction Rebellion

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Radical Landscapes : Art, Identity and Activism. Book

Quote : “Alan Lodge’s photographs (figs.xx,xx) at Stonehengecapture that pre-rave, free festival pilgrimage. They are asimportant to me as Homer Sykes photographs, he was so clearlypart of this movement rather than a photojournalist reporting onit. Stonehenge has been a pilgrimage … Continue reading

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Capoeira Dance, Market Square, Nottingham

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Book Review: Dreaming in Yellow by Harry Harrison

Book review from UK Free Parties and Free Festivals 1988-1994 First off, a disclaimer: this review is going to be biased. Why? Firstly, because Dreaming in Yellow is a veritable treasure trove for anyone documenting the free party scene of the early … Continue reading

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