Take a look at my latest review published by The Double Negative...

What hand-made creations do you associate with activism and protest? Jade French visits a very special collection of ‘disobedient’ objects (and tries to dodge the gift shop) at the V&A…

http://www.thedoublenegative.co.uk/2014/09/every-tool-is-a-weapon-if-you-hold-it-right-disobedient-objects-at-the-va/

Today I went to visit a great little exhibition at the Pleasance Theatre near Caledonian Road. The exhibition brings together 4 female contemporary artists all using their practice to take aspects from the recognisable world and transform them into something strange.  

I particularly liked the set of Clown paintings by artist Flora Bradwell, who's series depicts the last survivors of a fictional circus dynasty 'The Infamous Pyramid Gang' as they go about their daily lives in Haringey.

Good stuff, and it's free.

Greenhorn Short Film Festival is happy to announce the call for submissions for a short film programme to be screened at The Dugout, an affiliated Inclusive Women's Arts Festival. The screening is on Saturday 2nd March 2013 at the Hoxton Arches 11.30am – 5.30pm. The film programme with run alongside a day of inclusive workshops, exhibitions, stalls and collaborative projects. The Dugout is organised and run collaboratively by women with and without learning disabilities and Barnet Mencap. For further details or to submit a film please go to: www.thedugoutfestival.com/submissions.html

The Dugout is an Inclusive Women’s Arts Festival taking place on Saturday 2nd March 2013. The festival offers a variety of visual arts over a day long event in the Hoxton Arches including inclusive workshops, an exhibition, a film programme, stalls and collaborative projects. The Dugout has been researched and organised collaboratively by women with and without learning disabilities and Barnet Mencap.

We are looking for inspirational visual artworks by female artists to create an exciting exhibition to celebrate inclusive arts practices. There are no restrictions on size or medium.

Deadline for submissions is 14th February 2013.

To apply please download the application form and return it with your CV to jade@thedugoutfestival.com

If you have any questions, please contact Jade French the Festival Co-Ordinator