No Other Possibility

Negativland still

Ahhhh, my new favourite thing, Negativland. So this is my new favourite film. Made in ’89. I don’t have favourite years. No Other Possibility

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Are you LOCATIONALIZED

Are You Locationalized, Tatham & O'Sullivan, 2014.

Running into Tom O’Sullivan on Friday reminded me how much I’m into Tatham and O’Sullivan’s new work for Generation. It’s all about the new, super-positive, intergalactic colour scheme for me. See works in Skye and North Uist: Are you LOCATIONALIZED

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Internet Curtains

Rumorz boots by Alex Pollard

Exciting to have Pollard back up in Glasgow, however briefly and to see new work by him, Iain Hetherington and Charlie Hammond at the Tramway on Friday. Albert wore a cape, easily winning Best Dressed on the Red Carpet. Internet Curtains Also, what an excuse to link to some Denim.

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Sonic Outlaws

Cover of the DVD Sonic Outlaws by Craig Baldwin

I’m consuming this film by Craig Baldwin. It starts with the knotty issue of copyright, as valiantly exploited by Negativland. “He’s paranoid, he’s not, I’m obsessional, David’s delusional.” “That’s our band!” Sonic Outlaws “Do you think perhaps that it’s a little voyeuristic?” “It probably is…”

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Further Rigour Urgently Required

Thought you might enjoy this scathing review of my GoMA show in 2005 that I’ve just found online. I used to know who wrote it, but I don’t expect it matters. In summary: Local journalist is outraged by artist’s interest in process, her expectations of her audience and the anti-didactic black abyss that is work…

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A little early…

…and so still too light for a good view of PULSE. But I did get a wave. PULSE is a series of temporary and permanent artworks situated along London Road connecting Glasgow Green, and the Barras Calton in the East End of the city. As part of PULSE, Picture Window is screening a diverse selection…

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Repeat. And Again.

The Women: 8 Films looked fantastic on a big screen. So great to get it out & about, seen in a new context. Massive thanks to Mutley, Robert, Jason and all at The Poetry Club and SWG3.

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Danny Saunders…

…played a solo set, with the help of Laurel and Hardy. Though Danny is a better mover. And he sang with Ace City Racers. And his t-shirt is gorgeous. A true renaissance man. The electronic cigarette only adds to Danny’s dandy air.

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