Drawing overtly on political issues surrounding the visual representation of race and power, and the often highly complex relationship between … More
Author: annekafrench
Rant 104: Art Festival Legacy, Axis
This week my commissioned Rant for Axis has been published online. It focused on the community engagement and, ultimately, the … More
Grace Williams, Escamotage
I visited Grace Williams’ exhibition on two occasions. On the first, my immediate response was to the almost overwhelming citrus … More
Outrider Research Day
I recently spent a day in Hereford exploring the Alfred Watkins Collection of books, photographs and other ephemera on bees … More
Upcoming writing and reviews
Two more announcements about upcoming exhibition reviews: ‘Not All Documents Are Records’ at Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool, 5 July – … More
On the Verge of Photography
On the Verge of Photography emerges from an intense period of investigation by the Photography Research Network into ongoing transformations … More
Peter Dreher at MK Gallery, Exhibition Review Highlight
Another exhibition review highlight … Peter Dreher’s exhibition at MK Gallery is divided very neatly into sections across three rooms. … More
Outrider essay commission, Salt Road
I’m very pleased to have been selected for a writing commission by Salt Road, run by artists, curators and researchers Sally … More
Liverpool Biennial bursary
I’m delighted to be one of five recipients of a bursary to visit the 2014 Liverpool Biennial. The bursary is funded … More
Holly Antrum, A Diffuse Citizen
‘Do you want me to read you another one?’ asks Jennifer Pike. ‘Keep going, that’s lovely,’ replies another voice. Holly … More