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 For Art's Sake |
38, Meeting House Lane The Lanes Brighton, Sussex BN1 1HB United Kingdom +44 127 377 6607 http://www.ambiencegallery.co.uk/ |
If you have art at heart, then the Ambience Gallery is the place for you. Pop in here while you are in Brighton and find everything from oil and water paintings to pastels on canvas, ceramics, sculptures and glassware on display. Also up for grabs are books written by leading artists, most of which are limited signed editions. The staff is welcoming and warm, and the art-work diverse and refreshing. Admission is free and the gallery is open seven days a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Historical and contemporary art collection |
Royal Pavilion Gardens Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0900 http://www.brighton.virtualmus... |
Opened in 1873, the Brighton Museum houses collections of local and national importance, including Art Nouveau and Art Deco collections of furniture, glass and ceramics, and arts and crafts worldwide. The Willett Collection contains more than 2,000 pieces of pottery and porcelain from the 1700s to the 1900s. Other displays include fine art, local history, costumes and toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cutting edge art |
Brighton Media Centre 9-12 Middle Street Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL United Kingdom +44 1273 38 4200 |
Part of the Brighton Media Centre complex in Middle Street, the Contact Gallery is a leading contemporary art space. Exhibitions specialise on photography and painting with the exhibits often spreading over into the adjacent Sumo bar. Past shows have included a photographic exhibition of ecstatic Tibetan rituals that had never before been chronicled, and quirky looks at the world of sports photography. It's an unfussy affair on the whole, a white, square room with nothing to distract from the art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading gallery in a church |
40 Duke St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AG United Kingdom +44 1273 77 8646 http://www.fabrica.org.uk |
One of Brighton's more unusual galleries, Fabrica is actually based in a church. This gives the gallery a nice, airy, lofty feel to it and the height is used to good effect. Previous exhibitions have featured feathers hanging suspended like snow and the costumes of performance artist Leigh Bowery. The gallery is renowned for its installation pieces and in the past the whole space has been turned into a virtual home with computer links ups to other galleries in Sussex. The gallery is open from April to December, but closes from January to March as there's no heating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Panoramic views |
Foredown Tower Countryside Centre Foredown Road, Portslade Brighton, East Sussex BN41 2EW United Kingdom +44 1273 29 2092 |
This disused Edwardian water tower is now home to a countryside centre on the South Downs and the only surviving camera obscura in the south-east. The viewing gallery gives outstanding views over surrounding countryside and across the Channel. It also features a weather station providing satellite views of the weather, interactive computers, countryside research and data and displays relating to local environment. There is a programme of talks and events throughout the year. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Innovative artworks |
73 St James's Street Kemp Town Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PJ United Kingdom +44 1273 67 4788 |
Gallery 73 is one of Brighton's more innovative art spaces with the focus on pushing first time and little known artists out into the limelight. It is run by a group of committed volunteers and is situated in the heart of Kemp Town. As well as painting and photographic exhibitions, the gallery also showcases sculpture and ceramics as well as occasional textile exhibits. The gallery is accessible on foot from central Brighton, which is only a five minute walk away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract art |
4 George Street Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RH United Kingdom +44 1273 68 1852 |
A homely affair this one, located in Kemp Town with a picture framing business down in the basement. The gallery on the ground floor is fairly minimalist and specialises in abstract art. As well as this there's often stunning black and white photography, a recent exhibition featured the nudes of Eva Grant. The gallery also features exhibitions on painted landscapes and still-lifes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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20th century art housed in Victorian villa |
19 New Church Road Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 4AB United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0200 http://www.hove.virtualmuseum.... |
Housed in an important Victorian villa, this museum contains a fine collection of 20th century paintings and drawings, decorative art and the South East Arts collection of contemporary craft. It also houses the Hove to Hollywood film collection and the Childhood Room packed with toys, dolls and other childhood memorabilia. There is an excellent cafe in the museum serving cakes and sandwiches for those overwhelmed by culture. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designs on ceramics |
7 East Street The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HP United Kingdom +44 1273 32 1694 http://www.hugobarclay.co.uk |
Come here for a taste of modern designer jewellery and ceramic collections by artists like Tony Laverick, Peter Wright, Perry Lancaster and Jennie Hale. This two-floor gallery emphasises contemporary design with interesting use of materials such as metal and plastic in clocks, ornaments and jewellery. The glass perfume bottles make perfect gifts. You don't have to be an art connoisseur to shop here as the work, displayed in glass cases, is accompanied by a short note detailing the artist's background and training. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central entertainment venue |
29 New Road Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG United Kingdom +44 1273 70 9709 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Part of the Brighton Dome complex which is currently undergoing major redevelopment. The Pavilion is home to many Brighton Festival events which take place in May. The newly refurbished building houses its 240 seat theatre on the first floor with a foyer on ground level for exhibitions. The theatre is also used for music events. Ticket prices vary depending upon performance; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Working art gallery |
10-14 Waterloo Place Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9NB United Kingdom +44 1273 60 3700 http://www.phoenixarts.org |
This giant gallery offers cutting edge exhibitions, often from artists working in studios in another part of this unattractive building. But don't let the exterior put you off. Inside is very much a working gallery. The giant showing space is split into one room and a smaller annex. You will see sculpture, video art, installation pieces, painting, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Exhibitions are usually themed and featuring various artists. The gallery also houses a stall selling collector's records. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arts centre and members club |
7 Ship St The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 72 7371 http://www.sussexarts.com |
Down at the seafront end of Brighton, the Sussex Arts Club is actually a members' club, a favoured haunt of the illuminati - Julie Burchill among them. However it does open its doors for plays, music and cabaret. The impressive arts space at the rear of the building is a circular room with a huge glass domed atrium. Seating is limited and informal but then you're likely to be foot-tapping anyway to regular rock, folk and world music nights on offer. There's a small bar, the main bar unfortunately for members only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Hove's premier arts centre |
11a Upper Market St Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 1AS United Kingdom +44 1273 73 6222 http://www.theoldmarket.co.uk |
The Old Market is a grand building, recently renovated and boasts Hove's premier arts centre. The 300 capacity auditorium plays hosts to plays, gigs, classical concerts and conferences. There's also an exhibition space and a cafe and bar for a pre-performance meal or to meet up afterwards. The bar hosts live jazz between 1:30p-3:30p on Sunday. If you want to go upmarket, go Old Market. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art for art's sake |
58-64 Grand Parade Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2JY United Kingdom +44 1273 64 3010 |
One of Brighton's bigger galleries, the University of Brighton puts on major touring shows, contemporary exhibitions and student graduate displays. The University's art faculty is widely regarded for the standard of the students' work. Recently it's been the venue for Carnivalesque widely acclaimed as the best exhibition outside London last year, featuring works of Goya and Breugel. The gallery is split into three viewing areas and has also been used for installation pieces in the past. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small collective gallery |
39 Sydney Street North Laine Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EP United Kingdom +44 1273 67 1212 |
This basement gallery is based in the North Laine and below a jewellery and ornament shop. Run by a collective of Brighton designers it puts on shows featuring local as well as national artists. Expect ceramics, jewellery and abstract photography and prints. The gallery also concentrates on recent degree show graduates from Brighton and Sussex Universities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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So Contemporary |
80 Trafalgar Street Brighton BN1 4EB United Kingdom +44 1273 69 8500 http://www.ocontemporary.co.uk/ |
A spacious North Laine establishment, the place is an endeavor to encourage contemporary art. Artists of international fame as well as local talent showcase works in two exhibition spaces. The Gallery comes up with innovative exhibition programs every five to six weeks. A haven for collectors and lovers of art, the gallery is taken care of by knowledgeable staff, eager to help. The gallery has also been a part of the Affordable Art Fair and the London Art Fair. Your collection is sure to be enriched with a piece or two from this art space. Review © 2007, Wcities |