arts

A Quick Buck For Hirst

The Young British Art Phenomenon has come in for a lot of stick over the years. Hirst, Emin and Turk et al have been accused of shallow shock tactics, cruelty to animals, and making themselves comfortable in the pocket of Charles Saatchi. But last week …

The Bols Hotel Rooms

Question: What connects the ageing, scouse doyen of light entertainment, Cilla Black, with the people behind Bols Blue, arguably one of the most evil spirits ever concocted? Answer: The Great Eastern Hotel. From this week, the Bols marketing team has enlisted the help of London …

How To Be An Artist

“Warning: There is nothing in this exhibition or performance that can be construed as a step-by-step guide to being and artist of any kind.” So reads the press release to Bill Drummond‘s latest venture, How To be An Artist. In the exhibition which opened last …