18Apr/23

Alina Khalitova in Bath

Conceptual artist Alina Khalitova recently immigrated from Russia because of her anti-war position. The completion of one stage in her life, followed by immigration, led her to see and analyse her art practices more clearly.

At the exhibition Way to Light , we have selected works most indicative of the direction Alina has taken to develop her thinking in recent years. She explores four main areas in her art: space, light, visual perception and context.

Alina has an art historian background and considers everything in a socio-cultural context; therefore, her works are almost always site-specific. The artist notes she likes the intimacy of meeting her work with viewers when it is located in an unexpected place. She believes that this provides an opportunity for elitism to be removed from the exhibition space where the work is usually displayed.

Since her first works, Alina realised that she was fascinated by light, its nature and the effects it produces. Initially, she performed photosensitive experiments with analogue photography, trying to document the moment when light, as a substance, physically presents itself. As she pursued this, her attention shifted towards visual perception.

She explored what happens inside the image frames and how parameters, such …

11Apr/23

Jeune Vague Contemporary Art Award

The Jeune Vague award, established in 2017, announced the opening of applications for its international award in contemporary art. The award’s mission is to support authors working in contemporary art, identify creative achievements, and draw the public’s attention to these achievements. Applications are accepted on www.jeune-vague.com until 1 August 2023.

The following may nominate authors of projects and works:

·       budgetary cultural institutions

·       non-profit organizations specializing in contemporary art

·       individuals

About the Jeune-Vague Award

The Jeune Vague award is one of the most important awards in contemporary art. The award was launched not as a one-time event but as an ongoing process. Creators are evaluated by the brightest researchers and specialists for their work’s excellence and artistic uniqueness. During the competition, artists get the opportunity to implement their ideas and receive mentor support from the professional community and other tools for development. The works of the finalists and winners of the prize are successfully exhibited in unique exhibition venues around the world. The award ceremonies traditionally attract attention to talented performances and lectures by famous art theorists.

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2D

Works using any technique, style, on any support, or made with the help of any instruments are accepted. There …

26Aug/22

Tips For Dressing As A Wedding Guest!

Attending a wedding is a super exciting time, and we know you want to be the best dressed there! So, we are here to give you a few tips for dressing as a wedding guest, so you can look amazing, feel comfy and also confident. Every wedding has slightly different dress codes, so make sure to bare that in mind when deciding exactly what to wear, as it is the bride and grooms special day afterall and you can help them to make it exactly what they want it to be. If you’re really unsure what to wear, just double check with the bride if you know them well enough and that will clear up all of your concerns.

Avoid White!

Our very first tip is definitely the most important when it comes to dressing as a wedding guest, which is avoiding white! Everyone knows that you absolutely shouldn’t wear white (in any various shade, such as cream or ivory) to a wedding, as that colour is reserved for the bride and potentially bridesmaids. Unless you are specifically asked to wear white by the bride, it is seen as an attempt to upstage the bride, which is a major no-go …

25Jan/22

Benefits of the Discovery Phase for Your Business

Developing any product requires taking many steps before it actually is released. One of the crucial stages in any software development project is the discovery phase. Unfortunately, many businesses still skip this stage, which leads to unsatisfactory results in development. By carrying out a successful discovery phase, you can secure yourself and guarantee the success of your product. Learn more at the link: https://agilie.com/en/blog/why-you-need-to-start-your-project-with-the-discovery-phase

About the Discovery Phase

Before discussing, why exactly a discovery stage is so important, let us find out, what is it exactly. A discovery phase is a stage that comes before software development for an application or a program. This phase is held by an expert team, which includes defining business goals, visualizing the process, conducting tech analysis, etc. This stage is crucial for having a clear idea of what will be right for your project and how to execute it perfectly. Here are the activities included in the discovery stage:

  • Business study – the discovery phase team has to evaluate your business to develop the best plan for the project;
  • Interviewing business owners and employees – by talking to the people that work at the company and know it inside out it becomes possible to
25Aug/21

4 Tips For Choosing Your Wedding Jewellery

Choosing your wedding jewellery can be quite a daunting task as there is so much to think about, so we are here to help with four simple tips that will make things much easier!

Remember That Less Is More!

The first thing to remember when it comes to choosing your wedding jewellery is that you don’t want to go really over the top with your jewellery. It can be pretty tempting to go overboard with glitz and glam, but you don’t want your jewellery to outshine you or your dress on your big day. Rather than going in with big earrings, a statement necklace, lots of rings and bracelets, keep it subtle and find a few wonderful pieces that really compliment your outfit.

Consider Vintage Wedding Jewellery

Another trick to be aware of is to consider vintage jewellery. This could be your something old and you will find pieces that are one of a kind. It will have an interesting story behind it, the craftsmanship is usually unparalleled and it is a far more sustainable option. Plus, the pieces are absolutely beautiful!

If you aren’t already persuaded, there is also the added benefit of vintage jewellery being much better …