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Painter & founder @oastudiossalford Salford
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Keith Ashcroft, Both/And, Distemper on canvas OBJECT SUBJECT - Curated by exhibiting artist Josie Jenkins, Object Subject is a group painting exhibition of works in which objects are either clearly present or ambiguously implied. Moving away from conventional still-life expectations, the exhibition considers how meaning emerges through the placement, treatment and interpretation of objects within painting. 
Dates: 12th August – 6th September 2026 Exhibiting Artists: Keith Ashcroft - @keithashcroft Richard Baker - @richardbakerpainting Jenny Eden - @jennyrutheden Neill Fuller - @neillfuller Caroline Gorick - @caroline_gorickpainting Josie Jenkins - @josiejenkinsartist Anna Ketskemety - @annaketskemety Georgia Peskett - @georgiapeskett Sarah Poots - @sarah_poots Jayne Anita Smith - @jayneanitasmith Louise West - @louisewestartist Lea Bridge Gallery, Lea Bridge Library, London, E10 7HU Lea Bridge Gallery - Open to proposals for group shows, see link in bio Gallery Director @keaneartstudio
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Thank you so much to all of those that came to the opening of ERMM at Rogue Project Space… you all made it the most vibrant & wonderful afternoon. There has been so much support & enthusiasm from so many people.. all of the dialogue & exchanging of ideas & opinion, has put a real spring in mine & Paula’s step & we are already triple distilling ideas for our next project. On behalf of myself, Paula & Emrys, much appreciation & thanks to Co Director of Rogue & mighty fine Artist David Gledhill, for the invite to show & also to the many lovely & talented creatives & artists, we’ve met, who are based at Rogue.
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A heartfelt thank you to Phil Porter @philip_a_porter, whose vision and insight brought The Space of Painting into being, and to Ann Bukantas @traincurator for the exceptional curation. It was a fab turnout on Saturday, thank you to all who came along and to my artist friends and colleagues who were interested to hear Phil’s insight and ideas on the work; he led the tour like the guru his T-shirt professed! Marking the closing day of the exhibition, it was a pleasure to take part in Saturday’s tour and artist discussion. It was a lively, generous exchange centred on the work, where painting opened itself as a site for dialogue: metaphysical, material, psychological, and interpretive. There’s a shared hope that this exhibition might continue to evolve, and it would be a joy to see it travel. As Phil writes, drawing on Maurice Blanchot’s The Space of Literature (1955), painting, like writing, attempts to create “something other” and to move beyond perception into a space that is at once material and indeterminate. It is within this tension that the works in the exhibition reside; each engaging painting not simply as image, but as a field of enquiry. Grateful to be showing alongside such a considered group of artists: Heather Alderson @heathera077 | Susan Absolon @susan.absolon | Iain Andrews @iainandrewsart | Keith Ashcroft @keithashcroft | Peter Clarke @petestudio4 | Graham Crowley | Jenny Eden @jennyrutheden | David Gledhill |@davidgledhillartist | Susan Gunn @susangunnartist Rogue Artists’ Studios @rogueartists_studios I can’t wait for the publication launch @philip_a_porter watch this space… #thespaceofpainting #exhibition #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #manchester
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T H E S P A C E O F P A I N T I N G 💥Final Weekend💥 ▪️Friday 24 April Open 13.00-17.00 ▪️Saturday 25 April Open 12.00- 16.00 ▪️Saturday 25 | Artists Panel & discussions 1.30 Curated by Ann Bukantas @traincurator @susangunnartist I’m delighted to be showing new work in this exhibition alongside some wonderful artists. As we approach the final weekend I just wanted to thank everyone involved with bringing this show together especially @philip_a_porter On Saturday we invite you to visit, and welcome you to our artists’ panel in conversation event, all welcome, hope you can make it… “The Space of Painting brings together the work of 9 painters practising across a range of idioms, all of whom engage with expanded conceptions of space beyond the formal or compositional constraints of painting itself. Maurice Blanchot’s The Space of Literature (1955) reveals strange paradoxes in the act of writing and the creation of a literary work. In trying to make something other from language, its ‘work’ is that which stands apart and distinct from its material source and represents the effort of writing to separate from that which contains it. This is also the task of painting, because painting is intrinsically an act which creates something other from the world, our perception and experience. The endeavour to create this something other is to go beyond perception into the space of painting, which the work in this exhibition exemplifies. In the realisation of their vision, these artists are engaged in a material discourse with indeterminacy.” Text | Phil Porter @philip_a_porter Artists | Heather Alderson @heathera077 | Susan Absolon @susan.absolon | Iain Andrews @iainandrewsart | Keith Ashcroft @keithashcroft | Peter Clarke @petestudio4 | Graham Crowley | Jenny Eden @jennyrutheden | David Gledhill @davidgledhillartist | Susan Gunn @susangunnartist ▪️View by appointment | philporter114@gmail.com Rogue Project Space @rogueartists_studios Manchester M11 1PU #thespaceofpainting #exhibition #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #manchester
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T H E S P A C E O F P A I N T I N G Brilliantly and thoughtfully curated by Ann Bukantas @traincurator @susangunnartist I’m delighted to be showing new work in this exhibition alongside some great artists. The taster snapshots here fail to convey the ambiguity, spatial presence, and beguiling quality of the work on show - please visit! The Space of Painting brings together the work of 9 painters practising across a range of idioms, all of whom engage with expanded conceptions of space beyond the formal or compositional constraints of painting itself. Maurice Blanchot’s The Space of Literature (1955) reveals strange paradoxes in the act of writing and the creation of a literary work. In trying to make something other from language, its ‘work’ is that which stands apart and distinct from its material source and represents the effort of writing to separate from that which contains it. This is also the task of painting, because painting is intrinsically an act which creates something other from the world, our perception and experience. The endeavour to create this something other is to go beyond perception into the space of painting, which the work in this exhibition exemplifies. In the realisation of their vision, these artists are engaged in a material discourse with indeterminacy. Text | Phil Porter @philip_a_porter Artists | Heather Alderson @heathera077 | Susan Absolon @susan.absolon | Iain Andrews @iainandrewsart | Keith Ashcroft @keithashcroft | Peter Clarke @petestudio4 | Graham Crowley | Jenny Eden @jennyrutheden | David Gledhill @davidgledhillartist | Susan Gunn @susangunnartist ▪️ 4 - 25 April 2026 ▪️25 April - Artists conversations and closing event ▪️Open Friday’s & Saturday’s 13.00 - 17.00 ▪️View by appointment | philporter114@gmail.com Rogue Project Space @rogueartists_studios Manchester M11 1PU #thespaceofpainting #exhibition #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #manchester
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On Saturday Rebecca visited @rogueartists_studios to see ‘The Space of Painting’ - a fantastic exhibition demonstrating a very high quality of painting. Well worth a visit. 🎨 Don’t miss it! Continues until Saturday 25th April with a panel talk / closing event on 25th. Open Friday and Saturday afternoons or by appointment. #contemporarypainting #artexhibition #manchesterartscene #manchester #painting
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• @rogueartists_studios Next in the Project Space! Opening party on Saturday April 4th from 2-5pm. All welcome! The Space of Painting brings together the work of 9 painters practising across a range of idioms, all of whom engage with expanded conceptions of space beyond the formal or compositional constraints of painting itself. Maurice Blanchot’s The Space of Literature (1955) reveals strange paradoxes in the act of writing and the creation of a literary work. In trying to make something other from language, its ‘work’ is that which stands apart and distinct from its material source and represents the effort of writing to separate from that which contains it. This is also the task of painting, because painting is intrinsically an act which creates something other from the world, our perception and experience. The endeavour to create this something other is to go beyond perception into the space of painting, which the work in this exhibition exemplifies. In the realisation of their vision, these artists are engaged in a material discourse with indeterminacy. Featuring work by: Susan Absolon, Heather Alderson, Iain Andrews, Keith Ashcroft, Peter Clarke, Graham Crowley, Jenny Eden, David Gledhill, Susan Gunn. @philip_a_porter @traincurator @susan.absolon.gouache @heathera077 @iainandrewsart @keithashcroft @petestudio4 Graham Crowley @jennyrutheden @davidgledhillartist @susangunnartist The Space of Painting Rogue Project Space Manchester M11 1PU April 4 – 25 PV Saturday April 4, 2-5pm Curated by Ann Bukantas Essay by Phil Porter Opening times: Fridays and Saturdays 1-5pm and by appointment Contact: philporter114@gmail.com
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T H E S P A C E O F P A I N T I N G 💥Final Weekend💥 ▪️Friday 24 April Open 13.00-17.00 ▪️Saturday 25 April Open 12.00- 16.00 ▪️Saturday 25 | Artists Panel & discussions 1.30 Curated by Ann Bukantas @traincurator @susangunnartist I’m delighted to be showing new work in this exhibition alongside some great artists; opening next Saturday, all welcome hope you can make it… The Space of Painting brings together the work of 9 painters practising across a range of idioms, all of whom engage with expanded conceptions of space beyond the formal or compositional constraints of painting itself. Maurice Blanchot’s The Space of Literature (1955) reveals strange paradoxes in the act of writing and the creation of a literary work. In trying to make something other from language, its ‘work’ is that which stands apart and distinct from its material source and represents the effort of writing to separate from that which contains it. This is also the task of painting, because painting is intrinsically an act which creates something other from the world, our perception and experience. The endeavour to create this something other is to go beyond perception into the space of painting, which the work in this exhibition exemplifies. In the realisation of their vision, these artists are engaged in a material discourse with indeterminacy. Text | Phil Porter @philip_a_porter Artists | Heather Alderson @heathera077 | Susan Absolon @susan.absolon | Iain Andrews @iainandrewsart | Keith Ashcroft @keithashcroft | Peter Clarke @petestudio4 | Graham Crowley | Jenny Eden @jennyrutheden | David Gledhill @davidgledhillartist | Susan Gunn @susangunnartist ▪️ 4 - 25 April 2026 ▪️Preview Saturday 4 April 14.00 - 17.00 ▪️Open Friday’s & Saturday’s 13.00 - 17.00 ▪️View by appointment | philporter114@gmail.com Rogue Project Space @rogueartists_studios Manchester M11 1PU #thespaceofpainting #exhibition #contemporaryart #contemporarypainting #manchester
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🖤 2025… a hard to edit selection of art that moved me this year! 1. @daniel_silver__ @frithstreetgallery (photo credit: @sebastiansharples) 2. @sophievonhellermann @pilarcorriasgallery 3. @m_hanselaar @julianbgpage @londonartfair 4. Peter Hujar @raven__row 5. Noah Davis @barbicancentre 6. Victor Hugo @royalacademyarts 7. @ken.kiff_estate @halesgallery 8. @jackshg @lido_stores_margate 9. Giacometti x Huma Bhabha @barbicancentre 10. @stuiedewii @_josephwales_ 11. Edward Burra @tate 12. Tacita Dean @frithstreetgallery 13. @andersonasteclines @tracey_emin_artist_residency @tkestudios 14. @salman.toor @countereditions @carlfreedmangallery 15. Lee Miller @tate 16. @peterdoig @serpentineuk 17. @keithashcroft @oceansapartgallery 18. @thomas_berra_studio @una_galleria @milanodrawingweek 19. @norman_hyams @hannahbarrygallery 20. Sarah Lucas & Maggi Hambling @sadiecoleshq I feel privileged to have connected with so many artists and seen such great shows this year in Margate, London and beyond… 🌚🖤🙏🏼
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2 0 2 5 I N R E V I E W ‘If Heaven Falls’ opened the year by transforming G2 and expanding into three wall panels in Gallery G1- complete with a major overhaul that saw shelving removed to open up the gallery space. A huge opening reception spilled onto the terrace, memorable for its wonderfully large Irish contingent. Curated by and featuring works by Alexandra Baraitser alongside Keith Ashcroft, Richard Baker, Jake Clark and Mandy Hudson, ‘The Chair’ was a thoughtful exploration of the show’s namesake in all its forms and meanings. ‘Two Singers, One Song’ saw Jackie Askew and Sheila Volmer – long‑time friends since their Central St Martins days in the 1980s – bring decades of artistic dialogue into a beautifully cohesive two‑person show. Julia Warr introduced a vibrant new energy to the gallery with her colourful, pared back paintings ‘In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated’. Our Lido Open 2024 winner, Jack Shearing, delivered a sensitive, beautifully drawn and acclaimed exhibition in ‘The Sunset Speaks Loudly of Days’ that more than lived up to the accolade. Lesley Greening‑Lassoff, Kristen Healy, Sheila Rennick and Rhys Trussler came together for ‘Salted’, a show that *shouldn’t* have worked on paper – but absolutely did! The diverse styles of these artists offered a lively, challenging look at the seaside town and the British summer holiday. The Lido Open 2025 was our biggest event of the year, with 102 artists selected by Sophie von Hellermann and Kristen Healy, and Laura L. Bell named as this year’s winner. A huge opening reception that captured the spirit of the Lido Stores’ community and celebrated contemporary art. Louisa Longstaff‑Scales filled the gallery with quiet, delicate paintings in ‘Borrowed Light’ that rewarded slow looking and close attention. And finally, the Winter Show. Our final exhibition of the year: 26 artists curated by Kristen Healy, marking five years of The Lido Stores with a celebratory, expansive group show. And cake. We’ll never forget the cake. Here’s to everyone who visited, exhibited, supported, championed, challenged or bought from us over the last five years. Roll on 2026! 💙
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skin seventeen (hands), 2025, oil paint, acrylic paint, bitumen and paper on car wrap This work is a part of The Problem With People at @oceansapartgallery in Salford. The show is open for its last day this Sat 12-4pm skin sixteen (hands) references the stretched animal hides and dry scraping racks I’ve been looking at for my skin series. I’m currently working on a full scale rack for a show with @ohshprojects in January which I’m vvvvvv excited about image credit: @oceansapartgallery
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