South London well worth a visit

At a recent debate in the Mall Galleries, Brian Sewell asked “Why in God’s name we have the South London Gallery?”. I’ve often myself pondered this and yet I have no such concern regarding the agenda or validity of the independent GXgallery just down the road in Camberwell which continues to show refreshing diversity… Read more »

A brand-tastic sign of the times

Inspired by Matthew Collings’ recent celebration of tate modern, I thought I’d have a go. Quite literally… Read more »

Hands-on or hands-off?

Call me weird, but I like to understand a little of the journey that an artist takes en route to the conclusion of a work. Yes, that bizarre milestone when you announce to yourself that the work is finished before swiftly dismissing it and moving on to the next… Read more »

A short piece about the Goldsmiths documentary…

BBC says… “The film explores the culture of contemporary art through the ambitions, influences and attitudes of the next generation of young British artists”.
Well it looks all too familiar to me… Read more »

To blog or not to blog that was the question…

After considering the underlying promotional benefits of yet more rubbish ‘emanating’ from our Tracey’s media circus, I realised that I just couldn’t let it lie. All too passively Lawson meanders his way through the usual questions that provide Trace with ample opportunity to drop-in references to the impressive landmarks… Read more »