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THIS MONTH in clifton

Issue 111

Luddites Lament

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Having been at the helm of Clifton Life for nearly a year now, one of the things that still surprises me is the diverse and ever-growing arts scene. This year alone we’ve hosted one of the biggest exhibitions of new American artists to ever exhibit in the UK and we’ve had Sir Peter Blake jump aboard an art bus in Clifton.
And so, I thought it about time we had a look at some of the galleries that are making the biggest impact across the city in our annual gallery guide (page 14).
It was on my arty adventures that I came across perhaps one of the most captivating exhibitions due to take place this autumn. Hollywood-born former photographer and now digital artist J T Burke is bringing his debut solo show to the Grant Bradley Gallery at the end of August. Turn to page 34 for a taste of his utopian dream-like works.
Elsewhere we’ve been visiting Portishead, taking a look at the changes the town has seen in the past few years (page 47), and going for gold in our editor’s choice (page 44). Well, if the Brits will win so many medals in the European Championships.
And, perhaps most exciting of all, Clifton Life is now online! Click onto www.cliftonlifemag.co.uk and you can virtually leaf through each and every feature. And, as if that wasn’t enough we have also started a weekly newsletter, that will keep you up-to-date with local events and offers. To sign up visit www.cliftonlifemag.co.uk/register. We do spoil you.

 

Laura

LATEST ISSUE

  Issue 111

cl111_cover.jpgIn this issue... 

• The world’s largest aeronautical race is set to take off from Bristol next month - be sure to get yourself a ticket!
• Louise Edwards talks to Ben Oliver of Westonbirt Arboretum about natural play
• Bristol’s art scene is better than ever, with everything from Banksy to Barbara Rae hanging in our galleries
• Bristol’s social butterflies have been at it again
• Lots to keep the kids entertained. Well, for an hour or two at least
• Find paradise at Grant Bradley Gallery with J T Burke’s debut solo exhibition, Beautiful Again
• Laura Rowe heads to Jacks Brasserie in Portishead
• The Fish Man With A Difference serves up a smoky kedgeree
• Our cocktail comes with a title this issue, don’t you know
• Comedy and cooking at the Tobacco Factory, a new cookery school and the return of the Organic Food Fest
• Gold! Always believe in your soul. Seriously though, our pick of the shops is blinging this month
• Portishead – dormitory or burgeoning? You decide
• Sue Stones, much like Kylie Minogue circa 2003, is asking you to go slow
• Win a shopping spree at Warehouse
• Laura goes curly wurly at Hair at 58
• You can afford to send your child to the best school, says Dr Helen Wright
• The usual five pages of news, plus a look at the new face of legal services in the South West
• A thoroughly contemporary home in Leigh Woods
• Two for the price of one! Meet art lovers Richard Scarry and Chippy Coates

 

 



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