Free Range '09
Free Range is Europe's largest graduate art and design show and so I'm hotly anticipating it's return this May. Held at the Old Truman Brewery over the course of 8 weeks it showcases over 3000 students' work from around the country, making for one of the most vibrant and exciting shows of the year.
Whether an art expert or a complete novice, Free Range is a free event with a laid back atmosphere that is open to everybody. Tamsin O’Hanlon, the Director of Free Range, emphasizes this refreshing approach to art; “The concept of Free Range is multi-faceted. As the name suggests, the event presents artwork that is original and organic, that goes against the homogenous grain. It is also a chance for young people to display their work in a professional environment - the public has direct access to both the exhibits and the exhibitors, something that is rare for both the creators and the viewers.”
Free Range’s success has seen it grow from year to year - hugely popular with collectors, students, universities, employers, media, industry luminaries and everyday art lovers alike, last year the event attracted a record 170,000 visitors. Graduates from the disciplines of Art, Photography, Design and Interiors from universities such as Oxford Brookes, Goldsmiths, Nottingham Trent, Central St Martins and Falmouth will each be showcasing their work. Weeks one and two of Free Range are dedicated to design, followed by two separate weeks of photography, two weeks of fine art, one week of interiors (including product and furniture design), and finally a mixed media week.
Free Range
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
Nearest tube: Aldgate East / Liverpool Street
+44 (0) 20 7770 6001
Whether an art expert or a complete novice, Free Range is a free event with a laid back atmosphere that is open to everybody. Tamsin O’Hanlon, the Director of Free Range, emphasizes this refreshing approach to art; “The concept of Free Range is multi-faceted. As the name suggests, the event presents artwork that is original and organic, that goes against the homogenous grain. It is also a chance for young people to display their work in a professional environment - the public has direct access to both the exhibits and the exhibitors, something that is rare for both the creators and the viewers.”
Free Range’s success has seen it grow from year to year - hugely popular with collectors, students, universities, employers, media, industry luminaries and everyday art lovers alike, last year the event attracted a record 170,000 visitors. Graduates from the disciplines of Art, Photography, Design and Interiors from universities such as Oxford Brookes, Goldsmiths, Nottingham Trent, Central St Martins and Falmouth will each be showcasing their work. Weeks one and two of Free Range are dedicated to design, followed by two separate weeks of photography, two weeks of fine art, one week of interiors (including product and furniture design), and finally a mixed media week.
Free Range
The Old Truman Brewery, 91 Brick Lane, London, E1 6QL
Nearest tube: Aldgate East / Liverpool Street
+44 (0) 20 7770 6001
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