FAD NEWS: Creative Folkestone appoints Philippine Nguyen as new Chief Executive
24 June 2026 • Mark Westall
Creative Folkestone has named Philippine Nguyen as its new Chief Executive, succeeding Alastair Upton MBE later this year.
Tag: Creative Folkestone
A DAY IN FOLKESTONE
5 August 2025 • Paul Carey-Kent
You can spend an enjoyable day roaming around the Folkestone Triennial (to 19th Oct), with 25 new works from 18 artists plus 80-odd permanent ones
Review: Folkestone Triennial 2025
21 July 2025 • Tabish Khan
Standing on the Kent coast where centuries of migrants have first touched British soil, Folkestone is a place of constant arrival and departure.
Folkestone Triennial 2025 opens this weekend.
18 July 2025 • Mark Westall
Folkestone Triennial 2025, one of the UK’s leading contemporary art festivals opens this weekend and runs until Sunday 19th October
Folkestone Triennial 2025 summer plans revealed
31 March 2025 • Mark Westall
Folkestone Triennial 2025, one of the UK’s leading contemporary art festivals has shared the full line-up of artists for its highly anticipated sixth edition.
Live stream from Dungeness & Prospect Cottage marks 30 years since the death of Derek Jarman.
15 February 2024 • Mark Westall
This February 19th will mark 30 years since the passing of the celebrated artist, filmmaker, gardener, and activist Derek Jarman…. Read More
England’s Creative Coast is a pioneering partnership project featuring seven of the South East coast’s most celebrated galleries and arts organisations
11 July 2019 • Mark Westall
The cultural renaissance transforming the seaside towns of England’s South East — spearheaded by the region’s world-class galleries and arts organisations — is the inspiration for England’s Creative Coast, a series of art commissions and creative initiatives that will connect the coastline of Essex, Kent and East Sussex, bringing new visitors to the region.
Review: Folkestone triennial – beached bungalows and giant jelly mould pavilions
3 September 2017 • Syndicate
Antony Gormley sculptures lurk under the promenade, Richard Woods invades town with huts for second-homers, while Bob and Roberta Smith treats local kids to art lessons. An eye-catching battle is raging at the Kent seaside between rich and poor, social decay and civic pride
ART NEWS: Folkestone Triennial 2014: Further details announced
11 August 2014 • Mark Westall
Folkestone Triennial runs from 30th August – 2nd November 2014
Yoko Ono, Andy Goldsworthy and Pablo Bronstein among artists announced for Folkestone Triennial 2014
11 March 2014 • Mark Westall
Yoko Ono, Andy Goldsworthy and Pablo Bronstein among artists announced for Folkestone Triennial 2014