Art in Unusual Spaces

We headed over to the Corn Exchange in Leeds this weekend after hearing about a cool new arty happening called Art in Unusual Spaces - 'A series of visual art exhibitions, installations and curiosities in shop units and across Leeds city centre.' We eagerly looked around the results of Drawing Time! an hour long drawing extravaganza involving 46 artists. Each artist had a set amount of time to produce their drawing depending upon their position on the circular balcony on the first floor.

Here are a few of the drawings that really took our fancy:

Image © Kristyna Baczynsk

Image © Drew Millward

Image © Helen Harrop (we collaborated with Helen on this Travelling Moleskine)

Image © Oliver Redding

Image © John Chamberlain (check out John's blog here)

Image © Neil "Women 158" Parkinson

Image © The Pern

Image © Richard Shields

Image © Curse273

Image © Jordan Ramoth

Image © Graham Pilling

We think this is a brilliant idea, using empty shop spaces in this way, and will definitely be on the look out for other events!

'Art in Unusual Spaces is a scheme which endeavours to open up empty shop spaces in Leeds City Centre.'

Check out the website here