Ground-breaking Finnish creator Tom of Finland would have turned 100 years old this week – and many celebrations have been planned internationally
Exhibitions
Exhibition news – mainly comics
In Pictures: The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie Exhibition
Comic artist Tony O’Donnell was lucky enough to explore The Life and Times of Orcadian Artist Jim Baikie exhibition
Doctor Who’s Crystal Palace Dinosaurs Connection!
News that Historic England is to add London’s Crystal Palace Dinosaurs to its Heritage At Risk Register prompted memories of the time Doctor Who companion Ace had an encounter with them, back in 1990…
Newcastle’s Space Zone brings space exploration to life, opened by Britain’s first astronaut Helen Sharman
Officially launched by Helen Sharman, Britain’s first astronaut, earlier this month, Space Zone brings space exploration to life
Art Academy Newington hosts “Women for All Seasons” exhibition
The Art Academy Newington is hosting “Women for All Seasons”, an exhibition by 30 women artists celebrating International Women’s Day 2020, which includes the work of comic artists Rachael Ball, Lucy Sullivan and Wallis Eates, among others
Orkney Museum hosts exhibition of art by the late Jim Baikie
This Saturday (8th February 2020) sees the opening of the exhibition “The Life and Times of Orkney Artist Jim Baikie” at the Orkney Museum at Tankerness House, running until the end of the month.
Lancaster LitFest offers Illustration Workshops with Petr Horácek and Nadine Kaadan this March
The Lancaster LitFest – one of the longest-running literature festivals in the country – is offering two Illustration Workshops as part of a full-on Illustration Day during its 2020 Festival. Authors and illustrators Petr Horácek and Nadine Kaadan will head up separate… Read More ›
Canterbury’s The Beaney to host “Comics: Explore and Create Comic Art” touring exhibition
Canterbury’s The Beaney is the latest venue to host Comics: Explore and Create Comic Art, a family-friendly touring exhibition from Seven Stories, exploring the wonderful world of comics next month. Opening at The Beaney during February half term, Comics: Explore… Read More ›
Limited edition Wally Wood exhibition catalogue now available to order from Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d’Angoulême
Three of the major exhibitions at this year’s Festival International de la Bande Dessinée d’Angoulême in France are accompanied by a substantial, deluxe, limited-edition hardcover catalogues, including the Wallace “Wally” Wood exhibition
World Illustration Awards 2020 opens doors to comics and graphic novel entries
The World Illustration Awards is open for entries until 18th February 2020 and this year has added an “Alternative Publishing” category, enabling entries from comic creators. Presented by The Association of Illustrators (AOI) in partnership with US-based Directory of Illustration,… Read More ›