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Under Cover Artist: Rich Perotta

Former Marvel and DC comics illustrator Rich Perotta talks us through the process of creating his festive LeftLion cover, a homage to Nottingham, the place the native New Yorker now calls home...

Gig Review: Anything for Love - The Meat Loaf Story at Motorpoint Arena

On Tuesday 16 December, the greatest tunes from one of the planet's most famous rockstars filled the ears of music fans in our fair city... 

Laced at New Art Exchange

New Art Exchange are currently presenting their autumn show, Laced: In Search of What Connects Us, a network of artists linked to curator Loren Hansi Gordon through shared connections to Africa and its diasporas...

Under Cover Artist: Leosaysays

LeftLion regular Leosaysays fills us in on the inspiration behind his devilish third mag cover...

Exhibition Review: Cut & Mix at New Art Exchange

An inspired perspective of Black masculinity packaged into a succinct and glorious exhibition, Cut & Mix at New Art Exchange is a spectacle. Works from Rotimi Fani-Kayode, Keith Piper, and Marlene Smith, among others, offer a nuanced look at exactly what Black masculinity is, cleverly tearing apart notions of race, gender, and class in a whirlwind of contemporary art...

We Join Blue Barrel Cider for a Day of Scrumping In St Ann’s and a Chat About the Importance of Keeping Things Green

Made with fruit from mostly forgotten orchards, Blue Barrel Cider might be one of the most eco-friendly drinks on the market. Our Adam Pickering joins Leo Jordan, one of the creators of the beverage, for a day of scrumping out in St Ann’s and a chat about the importance of keeping things green…

"Don't waste!": Joshua Sofaer on Regulated Exhibition at Backlit Gallery

Cambridge-born artist Joshua Sofaer loves a bit of rubbish. So much so that in his latest exhibition Regulated Exhibition, currently on view at Backlit Gallery, Sofaer has transformed the gallery into a factory of sorts: a recycling sorting facility, science museum, and contemporary art gallery all rolled into one. In conversation with Leftlion arts correspondent Marta Tavares, Sofaer speaks about his passion for waste, the climate emergency, and his unending curiosity for the world we live in...

Exhibition Review: Be Loved at Primary

Be Loved allows a playful and personal glance into Carmen Argote’s digestion of a space, in dialogue with each environment she inhabits. Developed through a residency at Primary, and including pieces previously crafted in Los Angeles, this exhibition encompasses works on paper, video, and sculpture. We take a look at the expansive new project...

Best Crime Films: Our Favourite Movies About Sins On Screen

Under Cover Artist: Curtis Powell

He’s been at LeftLion for bloody ages, but our Jason Williamson cover is Curtis Powell’s first. We chat to our Head of Photography and Video about how he approached it...

Best Musical Biopics: Our Favourite Films About Icons

"I found Nottingham to be really friendly and it had such a romance about it" Actor Paul Kaye Reminisces on his Student Days in Notts

From fighting in the Greyjoy Rebellion to giving Ricky Gervais therapy sessions, Paul Kaye has had an on-screen career like no other since studying Theatre Design at Nottingham Trent University. We hear from the 56-year-old about his time in Notts, filming in Iceland and his love for Sleaford Mods…

Good Grief: The Film To Spark Conversations About Grief In Honour of Baby Loss Awareness week

Baby Loss Awareness week takes place between 8-15 October, which we’re supporting with the pink and blue masthead on our cover. Nottingham is home to several great charities that do a huge amount to help parents going through the awful process of losing a baby, including Forever Stars. Emma Walsh speaks to Operations and Funding Manager Jo Sharp, as well as Rob Sharp of Sirloin Films, about Good Grief - the new short film featuring Vicky McClure, which aims to provoke conversations around the grieving process and baby loss...

"I Wanted to Celebrate the Resilience of the Human Being" - Artist Susie MacMurray on Witness at the National Justice Museum

Created by artist Susie MacMurray and curated by Andrea Hadley-Johnson, Witness is a striking installation art piece made to be displayed at the National Justice Museum. We head over to have a gander and chat to Susie all about her intentions behind Witness and the creative process...

Film Review: Sounds Like Love

This Spanish rom-com ticks all of the boxes...

Film Review: Oliver Sacks – His Own Life

Coming to cinemas for one night only, His Own Life is among this year’s most powerful documentaries...

The Benefits of Studying Art History

New Art co-Editor Kelly Palfrey explores the benefits of studying Art history, and the extent to which in can improve your confidence to work in the art sector

20 Years On: Artist Iryna Muha on Losing Her Father in 9/11 and New Project My America

On the twentieth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, we talk to Nottingham musician and artist Iryna Muha - who lost her father on that day - about her new project My America, being a 9/11 family, and American nationalism. 

Under Cover Artist: Natalie Owen

Our Head Designer Natalie Owen explains how Disney’s The Little Mermaid inspired her first LeftLion cover in over a year…

Preview: Nottingham Mela at New Art Exchange

Nottingham Mela Network is taking over New Art Exchange from Friday 10 - 12 September with a programme featuring live music, art workshops and much more…. 

Nottingham Rapper Diana Drill Chats EPs, Favourite Artists and Why She Wears the Mask

Notts rapper Diana Drill has been building up a reputation as one of the most exciting up-and-coming musical talents in the city. As she gets ready to drop her EP, we catch up with the masked artist to find out what she’s all about...

Comic Book Artist Rich Perotta Discusses His Time at Marvel and New Project the Incantesi

Rich Perotta was living out his childhood dreams as an artist for Marvel and DC – but now he’s decided it’s time to go solo. We speak to the Nottingham-based creator about his experiences in the comics industry and how not even cancer could stop him from launching his most personal project yet...

New Art Exchange Launch New Season to Highlight Anti-Racist Work and Young Black Artists

Starting on 13 August, the new season will feature workshops, galleries and more...

7 Art Exhibitions to Check Out in August

Art co-Editor Rachel Willcocks previews seven art exhibitions that you can check out this month...

Under Cover Artist: Seth Smith

Art of Beer illustrator Seth Smith talks us through the process of designing three different covers for our August Food and Drink issue...