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One can imagine that much of Tim Machin's time is spent turning the pages of the daily broadsheets, a hot mug of tea caressed in one hand, steaming a nearby window pane to create a cloud of condensation and a trickle of vapour, whilst rolling in his other a perfect sphere of blue tack. One can also imagine that making Machin's art is a...
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Recent work by Kerry Harker investigates the tension between the fine and decorative arts, playing with the associated expectations and blurring the boundaries between them. In 2004 Harker was shortlisted for the Comme Ca Art Prize North and won The Vickers Award in 2003, leading to a residency at Derby Museum and Art Gallery and the solo...
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Josephine Flynn arrived at her graduation ceremony in cap and gown with both hands heavily bandaged. When her name was called from the list she approached the platform and stretched out a hand to receive the degree certificate and customary handshake. On noticing her bandaged hands the gentleman making the presentation stooped and whispered in...
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