Blue Rhino Art Consultancy

20/03/2025

It was a wonderful event last night in , creating a safe space for artists to open up and share their resilient journeys, as well as the challenges they face in balancing artistic practice and education.

A big thank you to , , and for hosting such an insightful conversation with .dmk.dmk.dmk.dmk and .

The discussion shed light on the realities of being an artist-educator, the impact of fellowships like the Freelands Studio Fellowship, and the importance of fostering creative exchange within universities. An evening filled with meaningful dialogue, shared experiences, and a strong sense of community.

Looking forward to more! 🎨✨

28/02/2025

Exciting News! The Winter Sculpture Park 2025
Saturday 1st March - 26th April 2025

Opening on Saturday, 1st March 2025, the 4th edition of Winter Sculpture Park will transform a neglected area along the River Thames into a vibrant hub for art and nature, featuring 40 sculptures by UK artists over 8 weeks. Visitors can explore 6.5 acres of rewilded landscape, where art interacts with seasonal changes, fostering reflection and community engagement while celebrating the significance of public art during the winter months.

Featured Artists and Opening Performances:

The Winter Sculpture Park 2025 will feature an impressive array of public art and sculpture from a diverse group of artists. Notable contributors include Elliot Macdonald, Maja Novak, Leah Hickey, Sophie Fishel, Poppy Whatmore, Stephanie Douet, Liam Scully, Marcus Orlandi, Peter Fish, Tom Hackett, Tom Witherick, LUAP, Helen K Grant, Eleanor McLean, Alexis Bamforth, Richard Mackness, Prayer Room, Claye Bowler, Joseph ljoyemi, Lorrain Mailer, Jill Laudet, Rachel Irons, Tom Coates, Charlie Franklin, Chanel Vegas, Alegria Repila Smith, Diana Zrnic, Jeremy Wyatt, María C. Cepeda Gnecco, Verity Monroe, Mariusz Wolny, Chloë Louise Lawrence, Ellie Harrison, and Communal Clay.

To celebrate the park’s opening, there will be performances by Emma Louise Moore, Andy Ash, David Sappa, and Tom Hackett, along with Julian Woodcock, creating an engaging atmosphere that highlights the vibrant intersection of art and performance.

Performance Schedule 1st March 2025:

- 12:30 PM - David Sappa
- 1:15 PM - Andy Ash
- 1:45 PM - Emma Louise Moore
- 2:15 PM - Tom Hackett & Julian Woodcock
- 4:15 PM - Chanel Vegas

The Winter Sculpture Park 2025 will be a celebration of creativity and community, inviting visitors to explore the connection between art and nature. With amazing sculptures and an engaging atmosphere, it promises to inspire dialogue about the role of public art in urban spaces, making it a transformative experience not to be missed!

Image Courtesy: in the following comment👇

25/02/2025

Wonderful news! ✨

Lubaina Himid , Zanzibar-born British artist and curator, and a pioneer of the Black British art movement, has been selected to represent the UK at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026. .art.biennale

Renowned for her work on race, identity, and historical erasure, Himid has dedicated her career to reclaiming overlooked narratives and amplifying marginalized African voices. She made history in 2017 as the first Black woman and the oldest recipient of the Turner Prize and now follows in the footsteps of Sonia Boyce, becoming only the second Black woman to represent the UK at the Biennale.

Notable Works:
Le Rodeur Series (2016) – Explores the lasting trauma of the transatlantic slave trade.
Naming the Money (2004) – A striking installation of 100 life-size figures representing Black individuals in 18th-century Europe, reclaiming their erased identities.

Before Venice: Upcoming Exhibition
Ahead of the Biennale, Himid is curating “Connecting Thin Black Lines 1985-2025” (June 24 – Sept 7, 2025) at ICA London . The show revisits her groundbreaking 1985 exhibition of young Black and Asian women artists, now established figures in contemporary art. Featuring fresh commissions and works spanning four decades, this exhibition will highlight the continued evolution of their contributions.

Exciting times ahead as Himid prepares to bring her vision to Venice 2026! Stay tuned for more updates. 🔥

Image 1. Edmund Blok/Hull UK City of Culture/PA
Image 2. Naming the Money, 2004. Installation view, Navigation Charts, Spike Island, Bristol, 2017. Photograph: Stuart Whipps.
Image 3. Naming the Money (2004). Installation view, Spike Island, Bristol (2017). Copyright Lubaina Himid. Image copyright Spike Island and photographer Stuart Whipps. 
Image 4. Le Rodeur: Exchange (2016), Copyright the artist and Hollybush Gardens, London.
Image 5.By Katherine Anne Rose.

03/11/2024

The 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul (CI) underscores Istanbul’s rapid rise as a global cultural and art market hub. Held at Tersane Istanbul from 24th – 27th October 2024, this event draws international attention with its vibrant mix of Turkish and global contemporary art, highlighting over 800 works by 503 artists from 50 galleries across 14 countries. The fair places particular emphasis on Spanish and Latin American art, celebrating cross-cultural partnerships that deepen Istanbul’s connectivity within the global art landscape.

This year’s CI has introduced innovative exhibitions that bridge the local with the global. The Born in the Seventies section, curated by Juan Manuel with support from Spain’s Ambassador to Turkey, showcases works from 15 Spanish galleries, reflecting Spain’s dynamic artistic evolution and its resonance with Turkish art audiences. This blend of tradition and innovation underscores the fair’s cross-cultural mission and highlights the role of international partnerships, positioning Istanbul as a crucial site for artistic dialogue.

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Please check the link below to read more.
https://bluerhino.art/contemporary-istanbul-2024-the-future-of-art-unveiled-through-ai-sculptures-and-cross-cultural-showcases/

03/11/2024

The 19th edition of Contemporary Istanbul (CI) underscores Istanbul’s rapid rise as a global cultural and art market hub. Held at Tersane Istanbul from 24th – 27th October 2024, this event draws international attention with its vibrant mix of Turkish and global contemporary art, highlighting over 800 works by 503 artists from 50 galleries across 14 countries. The fair places particular emphasis on Spanish and Latin American art, celebrating cross-cultural partnerships that deepen Istanbul’s connectivity within the global art landscape.

This year’s CI has introduced innovative exhibitions that bridge the local with the global. The Born in the Seventies section, curated by Juan Manuel with support from Spain’s Ambassador to Turkey, showcases works from 15 Spanish galleries, reflecting Spain’s dynamic artistic evolution and its resonance with Turkish art audiences. This blend of tradition and innovation underscores the fair’s cross-cultural mission and highlights the role of international partnerships, positioning Istanbul as a crucial site for artistic dialogue.

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Please check the link below to read more.
https://bluerhino.art/contemporary-istanbul-2024-the-future-of-art-unveiled-through-ai-sculptures-and-cross-cultural-showcases/

14/09/2024

“Uncensored”
13 Sep -30 Nov





Don’t miss it!

This is the final stop in AdeY’s Uncensored world tour which has been exhibited in New York (Clamp), Los Angeles (Galerie XII), London (The Little Black Gallery), Stockholm (Fotografiska), Oslo (Vasi Souza), and Falsterbo Photo Art Museum in Sweden.

“I began taking photographs when I worked as a professional dancer and felt the need to erase what I had done before to be taken seriously. People doubt you when you change art forms. I also do not want people to focus on my background but rather my body of work”, says AdeY.

08/09/2024

We are deeply sad to learn that Rebecca Horn passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. A leading figure of her generation, Rebecca Horn began working in the late 1960s, creating a diverse body of work encompassing performances, films, sculptures, spatial installations, drawings, and photographs.

Horn’s art was characterized by the remarkable precision with which she crafted the physical and technical elements of her pieces, each thoughtfully staged within a particular space. Her early performances featured machine-like body extensions, masks, and feathered objects, delving into the interplay between body and space. These paved the way for her renowned kinetic sculptures and large-scale, site-specific installations, infused with political and historical meaning. Her dynamic sculptures—incorporating violins, suitcases, batons, ladders, pianos, feather fans, and metronomes—transcended their material forms to become evolving metaphors that invoked mythical, historical, literary, and spiritual imagery.

08/09/2024

04/09/2024

Rheim Alkadhi: Templates for Liberation
11 June 2024 – 8 Sep 2024
ICA ; Institute of Contemporary Arts, London

Final week to visit Rheim Alkadhi at Institute of Contemporary Art in London; Until September 8—don’t miss out!

Dive into Rheim Alkadhi’ “Templates for Liberation” at the main gallery of Institute of Contemporary Art, which addresses the ongoing consequences of war and colonialism exemplified in present-day Iraq and the region at large. This exhibition presents a compelling collection of sculptures and archival materials that challenge dominant narratives. Alkadhi’s work is a poignant exploration of memory, resistance, and the pursuit of liberation, offering a critical perspective on the ongoing consequences of historical trauma in the region.

Exhibition is curated by Andrea Nitsche-Krupp
Image: Rob Harris; Courtesy of ICA

02/09/2024

Enzo Mari
Curated by
29 Mar 2024 – 8 Sep 2024
Design Museum
Final week to visit Enzo MAri At Design Museum ! Until September 8—don’t miss out!

This exhibition honors Enzo Mari, a master of 20th-century design whose works are a testament to the power of simplicity and social commitment. Mari’s designs, which blend functionality with a deep sense of ethics, have influenced generations of creatives. Curated by Hans Ulrich Obrist and Francesca Giacomelli, this retrospective showcases Mari’s dedication to design as a tool for social change and innovation.

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01/09/2024

“Ultimately, my art is an invitation to embark on a visual journey, to explore and express the everyday experiences of my people and in turn hopes that my viewers can either relate or have a sense of understanding, deeper connection to the intricate tapestry of African existence.”a_

Please check the link in bio for more.

17/08/2024

So trilled to recieve the “Artists” by .odu.davies, published by !

Thank you Hannah ! Such a stunning collection!🥂

“Artists” features over 150 portraits of artists in their studios from all over the UK. Taken over the past few years from 2020 to 2023, it serves as the definitive guide to the UK art scene today. Born from unexpected circumstances, the project emerged during the Covid-19 pandemic when Brynley Odu Davies’s music photography career came to a halt. Taking daily walks in South London, he befriended local artists and started capturing their portraits in his studio. This spontaneous endeavour grew into a remarkable project as Brynley’s Instagram posts gained attention, leading to an extensive body of work. His portraits are intimate and natural and as real as possible, often taken in natural light with little to no editing.

16/08/2024

Artist quote!

Please check the link in the bio for online viewing. Feel free to DM us for any enquiries.

11/08/2024

Beautiful piece. ➡️

“Calm Look” by Daniel Emmanuel, Nigerian artist
Acrylic on canvas
122x 122 cm, 2022.

Exhibition is online, please find the link in our bio ⬆️
Feel free to DM us, we are looking forward to take you trough the exhibition and artist’s journey.

06/08/2024

‘Rhythms of The Soul’ is an evocative exhibition that delves into the multifaceted layers of the Black experience through the perceptive eyes of artist Daniel Emmanuel. This exhibition celebrates Emmanuel’s profound ability to observe human connections, document lived experiences, and honour and celebrate the diverse tapestry of African culture. Through his vibrant and poignant portraits, Emmanuel offers a powerful narrative that intertwines themes of humanity, identity, as well as the dynamic rhythms of Black culture, music and fashion.
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28/07/2024

The application for the FOKUS PHOTO AWARD 2024 will closes on July 30. We encourage photographic artists to share their significant work with the world and spotlight key events through their lens. Your commitment to documenting history is invaluable, and we eagerly anticipate your contributions. Join us in preserving and cherishing these moments for future generations! We are waiting for you!
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Më 30 korrik përfundon periudha e aplikimit për çmimin Fokus Press Photo në Festivalin Ndërkombëtar të Fotografisë FOKUS AWARD në Shqipëri. Ne i inkurajojmë artistët fotografë të ndajnë punën e tyre të rëndësishme me botën dhe të nxjerrin në pah ngjarjet kyçe përmes objektivit të tyre. Përkushtimi juaj për dokumentimin e historisë është i paçmuar dhe ne presim me padurim kontributet tuaja. Bashkohuni me ne në ruajtjen dhe vlerësimin e këtyre momenteve për brezat e ardhshëm! Ju presim!Let me know if you need any further modifications!

26/07/2024

Sitting Lady by .a_
Oil and acrylic on canvas
91cm x 91cm
Year: 2024

More artworks availble! Please do not hesitate to DM us for any enquiries. ✨

16/07/2024

FOKUS PHOTO AWARD 15th 2024
FOKUS PRESS PHOTO
Deadline: 30.07.2024
Press Prize: 1000€

Apply at:
[email protected]
www.fokusaward.com
Deadline: 30.07.2024

Submit a single photo for a chance to win the €1000 prize in the Press Category of the Fokus Awards Albania. This category aims to recognize a picture that effectively conveys informative and social value. Eligible photos include those taken during newsworthy events, sports, or images with significant social meaning, produced by media professionals. Each photo must be accompanied by a brief written explanation of the context in which it was taken.Photos must have been taken between 2021 and 2024. Permissible modifications include cropping, contrast adjustments, color correction, and desaturation.

Note: Any photo found to include imported images from other sources, cloning, deletion of parts of the image, or any retouching techniques not listed as accepted interventions will result in disqualification. Additionally, photographs generated by artificial intelligence are not allowed.