Leeds Digital Week 2008

Gill Howard invited us along to an exhibition at Pavilion called 'Twelve Dogs, Twelve Bitches,' a series of photographs by Jo Longhurst. Jo worked alongside several British Whippet breeders over many years during this project.

"Although I photograph dogs, the questions I ask are always specific to the question of 'what it is to be human'." Jo Longhurst.

(Sounds similar to my dissertation title for my art degree: "Artificial Intelligence and Natural Man: An Investigation into the Meaning of Humanness," although there weren't any photos of genetically manipulated dogs and Deckard was nowhere to be seen).

The exhibition is being held as part of this year's Leeds Digital Week. We think its wonderful that so many events like this are going on in Leeds, this week in particular has been very busy throughout the city.

Image © Jo Longhurst 'Twelve Dogs, Twelve Bitches'

During our flying visit we bumped into Jonathan Smith, Director for artsmix*, who I first met almost two years ago during a competition I took part in called 'Yomping the Nations.' Jonathan very kindly offered to give myself and my team mates some advice after we won the regional event and were about to enter the nationals. It was lovely to see him again (and for him to remember me too!) and great to hear about his involvement in artsmix*.

"artsmix* is an enterprising and creative Leeds based Social Enterprise providing sales and development platforms for artists and quality arts projects across Leeds and the wider Yorkshire area." http://www.artsmix.co.uk/

Jonathan introduced us to his colleague Gina Yates, who told us about the Arts Markets they'll be running weekly later this month. artsmix* @ The Loft looks set to be a fantastic opportunity for artists to get their work out there and we'll definitely be there to see it!

artsmix* Arts Markets weekly indoor markets from 23rd November 2008