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GARTH GRATRIX
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GARTH GRATRIX
@garthgratrix
Artist, Curator, Director @abingdonstudios. Clore Fellow. LGBTQIA+, He/She/Them. 06 Jul - 07 Sep: SOLO: Flamboyant Flamingos, Grundy Art Gallery, NW, UK
North West, England Katılım Temmuz 2009
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📣Showing new work with @abingdonstudios at this years @McrContemporary
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STAND 228.
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Full list of Artists below 👀
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themanchestercontemporary.co.uk/exhibitors/abi…
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Save the date for Abingdon’s next exhibition commission.
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IN THE SHADOW OF…
A solo show by
Kris Canavan
feat.
Stuart Brisley’ 1972 Archival film ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ loaned courtesy of The Artist and LUX, London.
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Supported by @ace_national
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With thanks to @BPLFilmFest
Abingdon Studios (ABS)@abingdonstudios
‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️ Our next solo commission…. . Kris Canavan Feat. Stuart Brisley . PREVIEW FRI 01 Nov 5-7 pm . Full info via our website. . Commissioned by @abingdonstudios @ace_national . supported by @_AuntySocial_ as part of @BPLFilmFest . With thanks to LUX, London
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👀 @axisweb 🫶
Axis@axisweb
This month we invited Co-Chair of the Axis Board of Trustees, JC Candanedo, to curate a selection of Axis Member’s work. View the selection, ‘Take Me Back To When The World Made Sense’, on our website. Flamboyant Flamingos (Dip in the Pool), 2024 Garth Gratrix, @garthgratrix
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Coming up @abingdonstudios as part of @BPLFilmFest @_AuntySocial_
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A new commission by performance artist Kris Canavan; featuring seminal work by Stuart Brisley. ‘Arbeit Macht Frei’ (1972) on loan courtesy of The Artist and LUX, London.
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abingdonstudios.org.uk/kris-canavan-f…
Abingdon Studios (ABS)@abingdonstudios
‼️ ANNOUNCEMENT ‼️ Our next solo commission…. . Kris Canavan Feat. Stuart Brisley . PREVIEW FRI 01 Nov 5-7 pm . Full info via our website. . Commissioned by @abingdonstudios @ace_national . supported by @_AuntySocial_ as part of @BPLFilmFest . With thanks to LUX, London
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@ClareJo30800488 @GrundyBlackpool @petshopboys Very much open with a wonderful record of strong artist commissions and collection spotlighting.
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@garthgratrix @GrundyBlackpool @petshopboys Thanks for posting this Garth. I didn't know the Grundy was still even open. Will be checking it out in future,thanks for the reminder but sorry I missed your exhibition.
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What a two months it’s been.
My latest solo commission, Flamboyant Flamingos, feat. Derek Jarman and Felix Gonzalez-Torres came to a close @GrundyBlackpool
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Final day visitor #neiltennant @petshopboys was a gorgeous way to close the show 🙏❤️
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Here’s to the next opportunity 🎉
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Can’t wait to see @petshopboys THIS FRIDAY @FunnyGirls
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Why not shimmy around the corner to see my exhibition, ‘Flamboyant Flamingos’ feat. Derek Jarman & Felix Gonzalez-Torres, @GrundyBlackpool
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Open 10-4.30pm
Final day THIS SATURDAY
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🎶 You’re so Flamboyant 😉
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❤️ this image of Derek Jarman’ Blue (1993) installed as part of my exhibition, Flamboyant Flamingos @GrundyBlackpool . Gr8 to collaborate with Paulette Brien, Curator to bring this to Lancashire.
Huge thanks to producer James Mackay, Basilisk Communications 🙏 📸Benjamin Nuttall
Grundy Art Gallery@GrundyBlackpool
Embedded within @garthgratrix 's Flamboyant Flamingos is Derek Jarman's iconic Blue (1993). Released just prior to Jarman’s death from AIDS related illness, Blue, is the artist’s final feature film. Blue plays at 10.00 / 11.20 / 12.40 / 14.00 / 15.25 daily. For ages 15+
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“Like a cruising ground in a gallery.”
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Flamboyant Flamingos @GrundyBlackpool
Thanks to @ace_national , Scarborough Museums & Galleries, Basilisk Communications, Felix Gonzalez-Torres Foundation, NY; David Zwirner Gallery, London; and Andrea Rosen Gallery, NY
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🎥 Jules Lister
Grundy Art Gallery@GrundyBlackpool
Join us this #bankholidayweekend for @garthgratrix's exhibition Flamboyant Flamingos feat. Derek Jarman and Felix Gonzalez-Torres 🦩 You can also see our new interpretation film in the gallery foyer and on our website now: thegrundy.org/whats-on/singl… @visitBlackpool @BpoolCouncil
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Tune in to this weeks ‘Extraordinary Creatives’ podcast, feat. myself and icon @cerihand
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Such a treat and moment to reflect candidly about being the artist, curator, and director.
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We chat about my current solo show, Flamboyant Flamingos @GrundyBlackpool and much more 🔗
Ceri Hand | Creative Coach@cerihand
✨This week on the 'Extraordinary Creatives' podcast, I'm delighted to introduce you to the extraordinary Garth Gratrix, artist, curator, and founder director of Abingdon Studios. 👂Tune in! tr.ee/zXrSrqs7Ke #CeriHandCreativeCoach
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Thank you @axisweb
Check out my profile including new works as part of FLAMBOYANT FLAMINGOS, on display @GrundyBlackpool until 7th Sep 2024.
axisweb.org/artist/garthgr…
Axis@axisweb
2) FLAMBOYANT FLAMINGOS (DIP IN THE POOL), 2024 Garth Gratrix @garthgratrix Polished Bronze spinning plates, coated steel, wood, egg shell paint. Sculptural installation Solo commission, Grundy Art Gallery, Blackpool. axisweb.org/blog/weekly-hi…
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Congratulations to the newest Clore Fellows 24/25.
What a journey you are about to start @CloreLeadership
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Excellent to see @MirandaStearn @lancasterarts amongst a fantastic cohort. Well deserved 👏
Clore Leadership@CloreLeadership
Clore Leadership at 21: Bold cultural leadership for a complex world. Meet the 2024/25 Clore Fellows We're delighted to welcome the 2024/25 Clore Fellows as they embark on the Clore Fellowship programme this autumn #MakeYourDifference Read article here: bit.ly/CLFellows2024
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News 🚨🔔
Following on from my Clore18 Fellowship @CloreLeadership supported by @an_jobs_opps 2022/23, I have been successful in my application to @ahrcpress
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I will be collaborating with @UniofExeter and Dr @Daniel_Fountain
Read more below 👀
news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of-hum…
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My commission @GrundyBlackpool features Blue (1993) by the iconic Derek Jarman.
03 AUG= An expanded access screening with Blue Description Project.
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Recently shown @whitneymuseum New York and now the only chance to see this in the north of England.
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AGES 15+
BOOK NOW 🎉📣
Grundy Art Gallery@GrundyBlackpool
FREE EVENT: BLUE DESCRIPTION PROJECT Saturday 3rd August 10:30am-12:30pm An expanded access viewing of Derek Jarman's last film Blue (1993). Book your free tickets here >> eventbrite.co.uk/.../blue-descr…... Please note that our Accessible Events and Activities are intended for everyone.
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@Daniel_Fountain Happy Birthday 🥳 to an inspiration, a gem, a stunner, a great mind, a great drink choice 🙏🎉👌👍
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Next Saturday 27/07, we'll be hosting 2 FREE events in support of Flamboyant Flamingos.
11am - 12.30pm: Performance led tour (w/ @garthgratrix and Nicola Dale)
2 - 3.30pm, Gratrix in conversation with Grundy's Curator (BSL Accompanied)
Info/booking: eventbrite.co.uk/o/grundy-art-g…
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Thrilled with the documentation of my current exhibition, Flamboyant Flamingos, @GrundyBlackpool .
Still reflecting on the launch and public response so far 🙏
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Now preparing for upcoming talk and performance with Nicola Dale 27th Jul
Check Grundy website for listed events 👍
Grundy Art Gallery@GrundyBlackpool
Take a dip into our current exhibitions @garthgratrix: Flamboyant Flamingos feat. Derek Jarman and Felix Gonzalez-Torres, and Collection Spotlight: Codes and Conduct, featuring works from the Grundy Collection and loaned works from @scarboroughmuseums @visitblackpool @culturebpl
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Not long now 🥁
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THIS SATURDAY 1-4pm
@GrundyBlackpool
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GARTH GRATRIX
FLAMBOYANT FLAMINGOS
feat.
DEREK JARMAN
FELIX GONZALES-TORRES
&
COLLECTIONS SPOTLIGHT
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What a moment ‼️🫶🙏
Grundy Art Gallery@GrundyBlackpool
OPENING THIS SATURDAY, 1PM 🦩🦩🦩🦩 thegrundy.org/whats-on/exhib…
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