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Film Review: The Killing of Two Lovers

A married man struggles with the pain of his wife opening up their marriage in writer-director Robert Machoian’s flinty but moving drama…

Tracking Down Kevin Costner Isn’t Easy…

What would a celebration of thirty years since the release of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves be without the inclusion of the main man himself: Kevin Costner? Well, still quite good, we hope. But you know… we tried…

Under Cover Artist: Raphael Achache

Our cover artist for the month, Raphael Achache, chats to us about his work...

Historical Films: Our Favourite Movies About the Past

With our latest issue of the mag focusing on Nottingham Castle, an iconic landmark throughout the city's history, we thought we'd discuss our favourite films depicting the past... 

Review: Artery at Nottingham Contemporary

Nottingham Contemporary showcases twelve paintings from artist Allison Katz in her new exhibition, Artery... 

Phoebe Boswell's Here is Finally Opening at the New Art Exchange After a Year's Delay

Phoebe Boswell's exhibition Here sat half-put together at New Art Exchange from April 2020, unable to open for just over a year while we on the outside battled with lockdown and months of separation. But in early May, the award-winning artist was back in Nottingham putting the finishing touches together, to finally prepare to open her show.

Here is a beautiful accumulation of the nuances and complexities of communities, voices, hearts, and histories which, like her own, are often systematically marginalised, simplified, pacified, homogenised, or side-lined as 'other'. These different perspectives collide and become monumental together. Combining draftswomanship and digital technology, layering drawing, animation, sound, video, and interactivity, the exhibition brings together new and existing artworks, some of which have not been seen in the UK before. Rachel Willcocks caught up with Phoebe to find out about her work, and how she’s found the past year...

8 Art Exhibitons to Check Out in Nottingham in 2021

Our Art team runs through the most exciting, innovative and immersive exhibitions and collections which will be taking over our city’s venues over the next five months...

No Jobs in the Arts Launch 'In Conversation' Series

The audio interview series includes interviews with six people of colour, exploring their experiences of inclusivity, accessibility, and self-empowerment in the arts...

Under Cover Artist: Emily Thursfield

After four glorious years at LeftLion, Emily Thursfield is calling it a day and chucking us a beautiful cover on her way out the door. She tells us a bit about the process behind her artwork, and what she’s going to miss most about LL HQ...

Notts Creatives: The Art Collective Made Up of Former Young Creative Award Winners on Their Social Action Project

Art writer Kelly Palfrey catches up with Notts Creatives, the art collective made up of former finalists of the Young Creative Awards, to find out more about their Social Action Project, which aims to keep the city’s young people engaged in the arts...

A Nottingham Mindfulness Teacher Talks About Her Mental Health Journey

Sometimes it can feel like our brains are working against us - thoughts whirl around and clamour for our attention uninvited, and can throw us off our path or distract us from what it is we want to focus on. Kerry Munro, a Nottingham-based registered Occupational Therapist and mindfulness practitioner from Minds First, writes about her mental health journey, and how mindfulness helped

Review: Here, the Gold Ones Meet at Bonington Gallery

The re-opening of Bonington Gallery on Monday 17 May saw the launch of Here, the Gold Ones Meet, the result of Nottingham-based collective Reactor’s six-year-long The Gold Ones project...

Nottingham Forest Fan Rich Fisher Releases a Documentary About a Once in a Lifetime Road Trip

Way back in 2008, Rich Fisher headed to Mongolia with his friend Ed on a road trip. In the back of his mind, he always had the intention of making the journey into a film, but life got in the way. That was until the world came to a grinding halt, allowing Rich the time to finally create Rich and Ed’s Excellent Adventure – the story of two Forest fans on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure to the other side of the world. Roshan Chandy catches up with the Notts-based filmmaker to find out more… 

Nottingham Contemporary's Loudspeaker: An Artist-Led Creative Project Encouraging Women to Express Themselves

Art Co-Editor Laura-Jade Vaughan explores the impact of Loudspeaker, Nottingham Contemporary’s artist-led creative project for women looking to explore contemporary art, express themselves and develop their self-confidence in a safe and fun environment...

Beeston Set To Welcome New State-of-the-Art Multiplex Cinema

Notts film fans will get the chance to check out a brand new eight-screen cinema at the end of next month...

Under Cover Artist: Phil Moss

This month’s cover artist, Phil Moss, gives us the lowdown on his process...

5 Nottingham Trent University Alumni Who Made It Big in the Art World

Turning what you love to do and what you're passionate about into something that pays the bills ain't an easy job. Being creative and finding your place within the industry can be a challenge at the best of times, but one route many artists take to further develop their practice is to study at university. Our Art Editors run down some of the biggest names to have honed their skills at Nottingham Trent University... 

Young People's Art Collectives in Nottingham

Young people are our future, and we need to invest in them to ensure they can thrive and reach their full potential – for everyone’s benefit. In a time when youth services are being cut, access to spaces that allow young people a chance to develop skills, foster a sense of community, and feel valued are of increasing importance. Some of Nottingham’s art galleries and organisations are investing in the city’s young people through their art collectives...

Under Cover Artist: Jay Wilkinson

Artist Jay Wilkinson talks us through his second LeftLion cover, a collaboration with Rupert Rennie...

Review: Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression at New Art Exchange

Alex Stubbs checked out Patricia Francis’ The Art of Oppression as it premiered at New Art Exchange

International Women's Day 2021: Women Who #ChooseToChallenge

In celebration of International Women's Day 2021, we've complied a list of articles showcasing times in which Nottingham Women have actively chosen to challenge the norm...

Deep Fakes From Nottingham History

Ever wondered what it would be like to see video of historical figures who existed before video cameras? We've deep faked some figures from Nottingham history so you need wonder no more...

The No Jobs In The Arts Fringe Festival

The free digital festival takes place on February 26/27 and is aimed at creatives in the visual arts working across the East Midlands...

20 Years Later: In the Mood for Love

Wong Kar Wai’s In the Mood for Love arrives on BFI Player as part of a retrospective of his work, with his films now available in 4K as part of a restoration process supervised by the director himself.

CATALYST is City Arts’ New Programme That Exhibits and Supports Black Artists and Artists of Colour

In response to their Black Lives Matter commitments, City Arts present CATALYST – a programme exhibiting and supporting black artists and artists of colour, designed by curator in residence, Saziso Phiri.