(via Paul Gravett): London’s Orbital Comics Gallery near Leicester Square, London has just opened their latest exhibition of original comics art: ‘Dead Cats’ by Christian Ward. Spinning out of the much-lauded Infinite Vacation mini-series from Image comics (co-created by Christian… Read More ›
Exhibitions
Exhibition news – mainly comics
22 Panels Art Show – Cornwall’s first comic book convention
Cornwall’s first comic book convention – the 22 Panels Comic Art Show – will be running from 26-27 October 2013 in the coastal town of Falmouth. Celebrating comics as art in a weekend convention hosted by the town’s independent arts… Read More ›
Wandering the Lakes – with Hunt Emerson
The Wordsworth Trust, in Grasmere, Cumbria, will be hosting the Hunt Emerson: Original works from The Ancient Mariner and Frankenstein exhibition between 4th October to 3rd November. The exhibition links with other exhibitions and comic events surrounding the first Lakes… Read More ›
Sophie’s World ‘Doctor Who’-inspired exhibition heads for Orbital
Way back in 1988 (yes – that long ago…) my first professional job in the wacky world of comics (thanks to Richard Starkings who suggested me and Sheila Cranna, who took him up on the idea) was designer on Doctor… Read More ›
Comic art takes over the Lake District!
Some of the best-known comic artists in the UK will be displaying work in showcase exhibitions at this year’s inaugural Lakes International Comic Art Festival in October. As well as a huge selection of events, workshops, a special family zone… Read More ›
Cats and Comics exhibition at Orbital Comics, London
Maybe it’s part of their masterplan to take over the world, or maybe it’s just that cool cats hang out with cool cartoonists, but have you ever noticed how often cats show up in comics? They turn up in autobiographical… Read More ›
Panel Borders: Small press gay comics and zines
Small press gay comics and zines: Continuing a month of shows about gay and lesbian comics, Alex Fitch talks to cartoonists David Shenton and Sina Sparrow about their work. Shenton discusses his plans for new cartoon work and his current… Read More ›
The Art Of Sean Phillips exhibition announced
To tie in with artist Sean Phillips book The Art of Sean Phillips – on sale in October from US comics publisher Dynamite – there will be a retrospective exhibition of his comic art, illustration and fine art at one… Read More ›
Comic maker Alex Brady featured in londonprintstudio Members Summer Exhibition 2013
The londonprintstudio’s Members Summer Exhibition 2013 opens this week, an organisation that regularly promotes and supports the comics form. The exhibition features work from 40 of London’s finest printmakers, ranging from emerging artists to established names, including comic maker Alex… Read More ›
Pop Art exhibition planned for London’s Barbican
Brash, colourful and playful, Pop Art was a movement that signaled a radical change of direction in the postwar period. From the late 1950s to the early 1970s Pop was characterised by an intense dialogue between the fields of design… Read More ›