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Gallery Renewal

Posted on November 7, 2010 by Mike

I am just sat next to my 2 month old son. I have tied a helium balloon to his cot and watching as if I had just provided the most fabulous entertainment there is. His face is of total wonder … Continue reading →

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Summer Flurry

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Mike

The end of the rain is nigh. Schwelching round Manchester for the past month has made me feel we will have a great September. Surely It can’t be any worse. However, the world has conspired to create great conditions for … Continue reading →

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The New Blyths

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Mike

It’s all a bit hectic at the moment, hence the sparcity of blog posts. I bought a little art shop in Manchester a couple of months ago called Blyths and my feet haven’t touched the floor since. I have put … Continue reading →

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Artist Focus – Stefan Fiedorowicz

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Mike

It rang, he picked up and I heard a few bars of guitar music followed by a jovial greeting in his soft canadian accent. It was the second time we had spoken over the net and his enthusiasm came bursting … Continue reading →

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Media Gurus

Posted on February 19, 2010 by Mike

We are going to be on’t telly! The past few years I have visited artists studios where ever they may be. Sometimes spare bedrooms or sheds, basically just a space where mess isn’t an issue. In the northwest quite a … Continue reading →

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The Run up to Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2009 by Mike

Crowded steamy shops and ice covered pavements with tottering shoppers clutching masses of bags. The city was manic and yesterday I could’ve normally done what I wanted to do in half the time. The commute has turned into over an … Continue reading →

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Christmas decoration

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Mike

I met this woman once in the gallery who got me thinking about the line between art and commerce. We get a lot of artists coming in and coyly dance around the subject before they ask “how do I get … Continue reading →

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Tis the season to be jolly

Posted on November 14, 2009 by Mike

I was starting to really sweat when the numbers looked like topping 500. I was shopping for the drink when a mildly nervous Phillipa called to say there was another influx of people asking to come to the preview. What … Continue reading →

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Buy Art Fair ’09

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Mike

I absolutely love art fairs. It’s like the footie highlights where you only get to see the best bits from lots of games. The buy art fair at the Urbis is no different and last night I went to the … Continue reading →

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Manchester Pride

Posted on September 5, 2009 by Mike

This week I’ve taken a lesson from a spanish girl who’s working at the gallery on placement from an International language school. Yesterday I came in from the rain and had a bit of a moan to her about the … Continue reading →

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