What's on: Art in July, Cambridge 2014

Some arty things to see in Cambridge this July:

Recyle Le Vélo.  

Bike sculpture trail. In various shops and venues around the city centre and Mill Road.  Art cashing in on the cycle craze that the City is trying to whip up.  Are you crazy about the Tour de France in Cambridge?  Some of these look fun; some are too commercially co-opted for my tastes (sitting in shop windows); others look naff.

Click here for a map.

Ends 13 July.

Source:  cambridgeinternationalarts

Mitcham's Models.  

Mannequin art at Mitcham's corner, to commemorate Mitcham's department store.  Weird.

Read about it here.

Starts 5/6 July. I don't know when it ends.

Source: Cambridge News

Jennifer Talbot.  

Beautiful felt and textile works at Lynne Strover Art Gallery.  The photo doesn't do the work justice.  They are maps and traces of walks, geographies.  We own one of her works, purchased at last year's Open Studios.  We've lived with it for one year now and it constantly delights.  A quiet presence on the wall, and beautiful to touch.  (You're allowed to touch when you own it...!)  Definitely worth a visit.

18-27 July.

Kame of Isbister © Jennifer Talbot

Allan McWilliam.  

Exhibition at Clare Hall.
Mural and stained glass artist, former teacher at Chelsea School of Art.  This is his first solo exhibition since 1967!!
This artist is my colleague Rohan McWilliam's father.  I am particularly intrigued and excited to see this exhibition.  Read about it here.


Ends 27 August.

Allan McWilliam.  Source:  Clare Hall.  © Charmian McWilliam.

Gustav Metzger at Kettle's Yard.

I went there today.  Psychedelic art from the 1960s and 1970.  If you have young children, this would be great for children. There's a darkened room with lava lamp-style projections, soft carpet and bean bags for sprawling on.  There's a transparent box mounted on the wall that whirls around small particles at intervals.  There are two long tubes hanging from the ceiling that start waving around to an almighty motor noise at intervals of around 10 minutes.  This should keep the kids amused for about 15 minutes.  And the adults, too.  Interesting exhibition if not immensely gripping.

Not as gripping as the World Cup, that is.  (Did you know that I am an obsessive international-football fan?  Also, I am German so very happy.  So far.)

Ends 31 August.

Gustav Metzger, Liquid crystal environment, 1965.  Source:  Kettle's Yard

Buddha's Word

At the MAA (Museum of Archaeology).  Buddha's Word: The life of books in Tibet and beyond.

Nick Thomas, director of the MAA, does it again with another fabulous-looking exhibition.  I've not yet been but have heard good things about this from 2 people who have. Have you seen it? What did you think?  Do leave a comment below.


Ends 17 Jan 2015

Source: MAA

Oh, and of course:  Open Studios.  Read my selection of studios on this blog post here.

Ten reasons to visit Open Studios

Ten reasons to visit Cambridge Open Studios:

Note:  If you're not in Cambridge, adapt to your own location.  Many places in the world have Open Studios.

1)  Discover artists in your neighbourhood.

2)  Spy on artists in their natural habitat:  their homes, their studios.

3)  Support local artists and initiatives.

4)  Buy affordable art for your home and gifts for others.  (Many studios have postcards and greeting cards for sale as well as larger works of art.)

5)  Chat to artists (if you want).  If you're shy:  it's okay just to go in and have a quiet look round.

6)  Have tea and snacks.  (Many studios offer refreshments:  a cup of juice here, a home-made biscuit there.  It all adds to the atmosphere.)

7)  Get fit walking or cycling from studio to studio.  Enjoy spotting those yellow flags outside houses from far off!

8)  Bump into friends.  It's such a social event; half the fun is participating in a collective and inclusive art event.

9)  Visit galleries and places you've been meaning to visit for years.

10)  Discover new parts of Cambridge and Cambridgeshire. 

Which studios did you visit?  Drop me a line.  And have a lovely sunny weekend!


Related posts:
What to see on Weekend 1 of CB Open Studios (some of these will be open on other weekends, too)

Some Open Studios north of the river

The top 5 collective studios



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What to see on Weekend 1 of Cambridge Open Studios

Here's my pick of what Open Studios to visit on Weekend 1 (6-7 July 2013):

Off Mill Road:

One of T. Recordon's British landscapes

Tess Recordon

Williams Art Gallery
Gwydir Street CB1 (off Mill Rd)
Studio nr G12

I saw this exhibition last week.  Don't miss these misty landscapes.

Up Gurnards Head by C. Warren

Cheryl Warren

Cavendish Rd CB1 (off Mill Rd, just south of the railway bridge)

Studio nr 56

Interesting sweeping brushstrokes and nice matt colours.

D. Probst at CB Art Salon

Cambridge Art Salon

Cromwell Rd, Romsey, CB1 (off Mill Rd, near Wardrobe, the fancy dress store)

Studio nr G2

I've not been to the CB Art Salon and this is a good opportunity finally to go!

Sea Pods by C. Wood

Clare Maria Wood

Perne Rd CB1

Studio nr 70 (as listed in the Guide)

I love these abstract-looking paintings of rock formations and strange ocean things.

South:  

Free Thinkers by M. Nisbet

Marcus Nisbet
Rotherwick Way CB1 (between Long Rd and Addenbrooke's)
Studio nr 85

So un-Cambridge.  I'm very intrigued.

Further south, out Shelford way:

Jersey Cow, by G. Record

Georgia Record

West View, Hauxton Rd, Little Shelford CB22

Studio nr 148

You might fall in love with Georgia Record's cow paintings (and other livestock).

By the River, by S. Walsh

Sarah Walsh

Willow End, Kings Mill Lane, Great Shelford CB22

Studio nr 149

I look forward to riverside scenes in a riverside studio.

Canadian Poppy, photograph by G. Park

Gilbert Park

Malyons, High Green, Great Shelford CB22

Studio nr 150

For those of you who love photography:  gorgeous close-ups of nature's things.

Hills Road:

Always Love You by K.S. Park

Kye Sook Park
Parish Centre, OLEM (Catholic Church, corner Lensfield/Hills) CB2
Studio nr 41
Week 1 only

The Open Studios always have some artists who practice non-Western painting, and I always like seeing them.  This is Korean painting and it looks lovely.

West:

Garden, Evening Light by H. Lintott

Harriet Lintott (also known as Saddhahadaya)
Grantchester St CB3

Studio nr 93

Reminds me of the summer that is to come!

Further out, to the west of Cambridge:

Still No Soul Appeared upon Her Decks by J. Rowe

Justin Rowe

Rectory Lane, Kingston, CB23 (near Comberton)

Studio nr 129

Ah, who in Cambridge cannot love Justin Rowe?  It's like Christmas in July.

Wysing Arts, Open Weekend 6-7 July

Wysing Arts Centre
Fox Rd, Bourn, CB23
Studio nr G13

I'm embarrassed to admit that I have also never been to Wysing Arts so if I'm in the car already, why not swing by Bourn?

For more art, visit the Cambridge Open Studios website.

All art in this post © the artists.  Source of images:  the Cambridge Open Studios website.





More Open Studios on my blog:

What to see north of the river

The top five collective art studios


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Cambridge Open Studios Part 2: What to see north of the river

Some Open Studios to visit in CB3 and CB4

•  Melanie Max

I've written about Melanie Max before and last year I saw her exhibition in Ely and was entranced.    I really look forward to her ice blue seascapes and minimal compositions and subtle textures.  I could gaze at these for hours.

© Melanie Max.  Source of image: Click on artist's name above.

Where:  Kaetsu Centre, Murray Edwards College (New Hall).  CB3.

When:  Weeks 2 and 3.  13-14 and 20-21 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 2

•  Margaret Ollett

Local landscapes:  Fen Ditton, Midsummer Common.  I've not seen any work by her before so am anticipating enjoyment.

© Margaret Ollett.  Source of image: Click on artist's name above.

Where:  Harvey Goodwin Ave.  CB4.

When: Week 1.    6-7 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 7

•  Peter Cavaciuti

I'm intrigued by these delicate Chinese ink creations.

© Peter Cavaciuti.  Source of image: Click on artist's name above.

Where:  Koshosai, Oxford Rd.  CB4.

When:  All 4 weeks.

6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 3

•  Rowan

If you've never visited this initiative, dedicated to bringing art and people with learning disabilities together, you'll be surprised at the lovely atmosphere and the great variety of work.  I went some years ago and found it a happy-making experience with unusual and diverse art.

© the artist.  

Source of image: Click on 'Rowan' above.

Where:  Humberstone Rd. CB4.

When: Weeks 2 and 3.   13-14 and 20-21 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 16

•  Mohammed Djazmi


Mohammed Djazmi had an exhibition at the Williams Art Gallery recently.  I saw it and liked it.  There will also be more minimal landscapes of the kind that appeals to me.  

© Mohammed Djazmi.  Source of image: Click on artist's name above.

Where:  Minerva Way.  CB4.

When:  Weeks 2 and 3.   13-14 and 20-21 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 26

•  Emma Will

I like the texture of the driftwood and its contrast with the smooth ceramics.

© Emma Will.  Source of image: Click on artist's name above.

Where:  Dalton Sq.  CB4.

When  Weeks 2, 3 and 4.  13-14, 20-21, 27-28 July 2013.

Studio Nr: 28

So that's what I'm hoping to see!  How about you?


Please note that this is my personal selection on my personal blog.  For a list of all the 100s of artists participating and for pictures of their work:  please consult the Cambridge Open Studios Guide.

Other posts:

Cambridge Open Studios Part 1:  The top five collective art exhibitions

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