The MA private view at Camberwell was a great night - so
many Book Art alumni conversations amongst the thoughtful work. The excellent
catalogue explores the book and presents the students in an intelligent
publication.
Latitude -
volunteering to introduce Suffolk primary children to a music festival is such
a great call. this years experience was even better than last - in the light of
how the world feels it was a joy to introduce the idea of fun! once the job of
chaperoning children and supporting teachers was over it was off to engage in
the experience that is Latitude -
some recommendations from the mass of eclectic cultural activity - Sheffield Documentary Festival https://www.sheffdocfest.com/ had immersive VR - the most extraordinary film
was step to the line about
transformation in an American maximum security prison, I was so effected I
'steamed up' the goggles. Martin Creed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IUz77tOOFOA
was just punk at its best - I loved his word play and his dedication of a song
to terrorists set just the right tone. Mark
Thomas was ferociously on the button - I almost died with laughter at his
description of the DUP going to buy bread!!! Mark Kermode talking with Paul
Greengrass was a consummate interview, I was moved by Pauls description of Setright’s thoughts on Senna's
flow as well as where to stand when making a film. I never fail to be astonished
and moved by Linton Kwesi Johnson's strong,
respectful stance. Max and Ivan had
gentle narrative comedy sketches with a neat twist. In terms of dancing late
night disco shed was a winner as
always but if you wanted something harder DJ
Semtext, was the answer, Kurupt FM
is confusing - so knowing that it becomes the thing it is questioning - or is
it! FatboySlim
was a hoot - big beat with all encompassing visuals - and finally - Dave a winner - very cool, intelligent danceable
beats. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5N7V2fkpJqk
