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ART IN MANUFACTURING Hosted by Jamie Holman – full line-up tba (All images by Richard Tymon for Festival of Making 2017) One of the highlights of National Festival of Making is Art in Manufacturing (AIM), a ground-breaking set of commissions pairing exceptional artists with leading Lancashire manufacturers. A Conversations in Creativity panel featuring the artists,…
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The Role of Cultural and Creative Institutions Roundtable In association with the Harris Museum, Art Gallery and Library & Society 1. This discussion will explore the roles of museums, libraries, arts, cultural institutions and collections in cities of the future. Guest key contributors representing key cultural institutions from across the region and beyond will consider…
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A rare and candid insight into the work of some of the UK’s top creative talent, including beautifully shot footage of artists at work and play in their own creative environments including: Jon Burgerman, Anthony Burrill, Sophie, Dauvois, Fred Deakin, Pete Fowler, Kate Moross & Helen Musselwhite, In association with D&AD. Screenings: 2pm Sat 6…
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Friday 5 May (8.30-10.30pm) Opening the first evening is Roadliners from Pretend Lovers – an evocative documentary that sets out to shed some much needed light on an often unappreciated craft. The film celebrates road markers Tam and Jim as they hand-pour and paint lines on the streets of Glasgow. Directed by Juriaan Booij and…
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Samuel Wilkinson’s commitment to designing interesting objects is apparent in his work, always looking to add a fresh dynamic approach in either form or function. His deep understanding of materials and manufacturing helps him to push the boundaries, whilst still achieving a high level of detail and craftsmanship. The studio’s work diversifies across various disciplines…
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Claire Norcross is an award-winning lighting designer based in Preston. Claire’s practice is closely rooted to her beginnings as a ‘designer maker’ within the craft market, and while she has produced bespoke designs and exhibitions pieces, she is best known for the commercial lighting designs for retailers such as Habitat and Made.com. By making the…
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Nicolas Roope launched Plumen in 2011 with Michael-George Hemus. Plumen is an energy-efficient light bulb with design credentials. Six years later, Plumen has become a full lighting company, and the bulbs are now the illumination of choice for hospitality establishments from Bratislava to Jakarta. Nicolas is the driving force behind their product and brand vision….
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