The Closed Window Onto Another Life - endangeredphoenix Culture is the commodity that sells the whole of the commodity economy. But a critique of art and of…
The Dream of Fluxus, by George Macuinas The Baltic’s recent Fluxus show can’t entirely conceal the radical ambition and potential of avant-garde art, finds Tom Jennings.
Crimethinc and the corrupting influence of art In this article for Freedom, first published in 2008, Jim L looks at the gulf between creations enjoyed by the masses and Art for the elites
Resist: Protest Art, Crescent Arts, Scarborough, 2003. Art review Review of a group show of new political art.
Anti-GM event at RISK: Creative Action in Political Culture, CCA, Glasgow, 2005. Art review – Tom Jennings. Report on an event mixing art and politics.
Spank the Monkey, Baltic Centre for Contemporary Arts, Gateshead, 2006. Art review This review finds that The Baltic’s ‘street art’ exhibition bites off much more than it can chew.
Küba, by Kutlug Ataman, Waygood Gallery, Newcastle, July-August 2006. Art review Küba’s multitude of screens give a fascinating but flawed portrayal of community.
Hot House Cold Storage, by Sally Madge, Isis Gallery, Melmerby, Cumbria, 2004. Art review – Tom Jennings Tom Jennings’ review of a ground-breaking site-specific installation.
The Gerbil’s Guide To The Galaxy - review Tom Jennings enjoys Sally Madge's 2005 show; an art exhibition with real bite.
Bob & Roberta Smith, Help Build the Ruins of Democracy, Baltic Centre, Gateshead - review Tom Jennings examines the political pretensions of a contemporary art show.
Wall and Piece, by Banksy, Century, 2005. Art/book review – Tom Jennings Tom Jennings reviews a coffee table offering from the media’s favourite subversive.
Arofish stencil graffiti (2005). Art review – Tom Jennings Stencil graffiti by Arofish often succeeds in transcending formula and cliché, according to Tom Jennings.
