18 July 2023 • Mark Westall
Following a sell-out launch show at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, prolific portrait painter Margo McDaid AKA Margo in Margate now brings her coveted vintage-inspired works to London for a three-day solo show
30 September 2022 • Mark Westall
Liminal Gallery are opening their permanent new home at 34 Fort Hill, Margate.
3 May 2019 • Mark Westall
In 2019, Bon Volks have two Residencies up for grabs for two Visual Artists. Each award will provide: * Two… Read More
1 June 2016 • Eric Thorp
Petro’s fine art practice carries a strong graffiti aesthetic and incorporates the obsessive traits synonymous with the culture but at the same time doesn’t tarnish it or make it feel out of place.
19 October 2015 • daniel barnes
Gibson’s work is characterised by a fascination with the subtle details of everyday life, where seemingly insignificant characters become heroes, strange happenings morph into life-changing epics and insignificant flourishes are seen as clues to a deeper mystery.
28 August 2015 • daniel barnes
The Art Car Boot Fair, which traditionally takes place annually in Brick Lane, travels to Margate this year.
31 July 2015 • daniel barnes
Being Tracey Emin is a full time occupation, although probably not as labour intensive as being Gilbert & George. She is saddled with the unenviable task of perpetuating the myth of Mad Tracey from Margate, which is the source of all her power, while also drifting gently into middle age and maturing as an artist to ensure her longevity. So one wonders how she has time for lavish birthday parties, building controversial new houses and judging drawing competitions.
29 May 2015 • daniel barnes
Grayson Perry was the first transvestite potter to win the Turner Prize, and will probably hold that illustrious title for some time to come.
12 November 2014 • Staff
What better reason do you need therefore to hop on a train out of London and head for the south coast…?!
I did just this and was duly greeted by magnificent stormy skies and the distinct sights and sounds of seething regeneration.
I’m glad I went. It felt like a true moment in time…
18 June 2014 • Paul Carey-Kent
Most days art Critic Paul Carey-Kent spends hours on the train, traveling between his home in Southampton and his day job in Surrey. Could he, we asked, jot down whatever came into his head?
27 July 2010 • Staff
Margate’s first annual photography festival. Promoting the best professional and up and coming contemporary photographers, nationally and from the region…. Read More
