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We caught up with The Art of Football about their collaboration with Self Esteem about domestic abuse

Sun 18 Aug 2024

In a recent campaign with Rebecca Lucy Taylor - AKA musician Self Esteem - Nottingham based designers The Art of Football have designed a football shirt to open up a conversation about domestic abuse. Head of Brand Kelvyn Quagraine and designer Nicole Kaminska spoke with LeftLion to reflect on the collaboration and football’s light and dark side.

From DIY theatre to still-life art: Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 19 -25 August

Sun 18 Aug 2024

This week, there's definitely no shortage of opportunities to indulge your artistic, theatrical and musical needs, from art at Richmond House to the return of the Foolhardy Folk Festival. Here are our Picks of the Week from 19 to 25 August.

LeftLion Interviews Podcast #3: Emily Catherine on Hip-Hop, Fine art, Album Covers, Graffiti and Her New Exhibition

Thu 15 Aug 2024

Welcome to the third episode of our ‘LeftLion Interviews’ podcast. Our guest is the incredibly talented artist and illustrator Emily Catherine...

History, style and roses: we visited The Bath Inn in Sneinton Market

Thu 15 Aug 2024

Among Nottingham’s huge array of historical pubs, The Bath Inn, near the LeftLion offices in Sneinton Market, is one of our favourites, distinctive for its quasi-Egyptian decor, beautiful flower arrangements and the rich sense of history that hits you from the first step you take through the door. We visited for a chat with the Nottingham-born landlord Piers Baker, previously a rose grower by trade, to find out how the 19th century bar became the unique spot that it is today.

Emily Catherine shares some of her art ahead of her debut solo exhibition

Sat 10 Aug 2024

Nottingham illustrator and Hip Hop enthusiast Emily Catherine is a busy woman. Along with being one of the artists behind Beermat Doodles and the creator of LeftLion’s wonderful editorial illustrations, she has a plethora of her own creative projects under her belt, from album covers to hand painted portraits. Ahead of her upcoming exhibition I Can Heal and Give You Art later this month, we asked Emily to give us a bit of insight into her creative process and the stories behind her artworks…

Our August cover artist Dani Bacon talks photography, creativity and imposter syndrome

Fri 09 Aug 2024

We chat to the photographer behind this month’s cover art, Dani Bacon…

Punk-meets-pop-art: the colourful world of Sneinton’s Herbie Hare Gallery

Wed 07 Aug 2024

Anyone who has taken a wander around the Sneinton Market Avenues recently is likely to have come across a giant rabbit or a mohawked mannequin lurking in one of the lanes. These are the punk-meets-pop-art creations of local artist and gallery owner Herbie Hare, whose vibrant artworks bring a splash of humour and fun to the area.

We chat to Bruce Asbestos about his monster exhibition at Lakeside Arts this summer

Sat 03 Aug 2024

Whether it’s creating giant monsters, quirky fashion or video games, one thing that is always integral to the work of Bruce Asbestos is playfulness. With an immersive exhibition of abstract inflatable monsters currently showing at Lakeside Arts throughout August we sat down with Bruce to talk about art, AI, and being a creative in Notts.

Join Us For A LeftLion Live Interview at Nottingham Central Library with Artist Emily Catherine

Thu 25 Jul 2024

Next up in our series of LeftLion Interviews at Nottingham Central Library is the hip-hop inspired illustrator Emily Catherine on Friday 2 August at 7pm…

Notts Pride, 80s inspired Boho festival, Imara art auction, a punk gig. Here's what's on in Nottingham this week 22 - 28 July

Mon 22 Jul 2024

Happening here in Nottingham this week: Notts Pride street parties, Boho festival in the wilderness, Imara art auction, punk rock band Phat problem & friends, Madagascar the Musical at The Royal Centre.

Gig review: Ben McElroy at By Our Hands, with R.Dyer and Leah Sinead

Sun 14 Jul 2024

A special evening of experimental folk at the unique, intimate venue By Our Hands, in Sneinton Avenues...

Our July cover artist Moonbuns Collective talk inspirations and creative processes

Thu 11 Jul 2024

We chat to the creators of this month’s cover art, the Moonbuns Collective…

Competition: Big City Reads - win an original artwork by author and illustrator Tyrell Waiters

Wed 10 Jul 2024

Nottingham City of Literature's Big City Reads campaign is underway, giving away thousands of free books to young people in the city. We're teaming up to give away one amazing prize. Read on...

Pick Six: writer, podcaster and resident drag artist at Gladrags, Nana Arthole

Tue 02 Jul 2024

For this month’s Pick Six, we turned to writer, entertainer, and all round creative type, the fabulous Nana Arthole.

Notts Book Arts Festival Returns To A Library Near You

Thu 27 Jun 2024

'Blend' is the word at this year's celebration of zines, illustrations and bookbinding...

Nottingham Arts Theatre: The Full Monty review

Thu 27 Jun 2024

Middle aged men stripping off...

Sneinton Community Festival is 20!

Sat 22 Jun 2024

Sneinton Community Festival is a free family festival, this year taking place from the 6 to 14 July, for the people of Sneinton and beyond. This year’s theme ‘There’s no place like home’ celebrates the diversity, different cultures and ways of being in the area. Organiser Kathryn Cooper takes a look at the history of the festival and what is coming up this year.

Pick Six: Tom Ainsley from Neon Raptor Brewing Company

Thu 20 Jun 2024

For this month’s Pick Six we turn to Tom Ainsley of Neon Raptor Brewing Company in Sneinton Market…

Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations

Mon 17 Jun 2024

Our June cover artist Zarina Teli talks about her work and inspirations

Theatre Review: Where I Belong

Sat 15 Jun 2024

Lakeside Arts hosts poems and stories from two UNESCO Cities of Literature, Nottingham and Baghdad...

Bearing Fruit: We hear from Fruit Market, who are providing low-energy homes and community-first architecture in Sneinton Market

Wed 05 Jun 2024

A once crumbling Sneinton Market has become a thriving new neighbourhood of independent businesses. Providing low-energy homes with considerate, community-first architecture, Fruit Market is the next chapter in a story of local organic regeneration

Review: Luminimax Luminarium at Lakeside Arts

Mon 27 May 2024

On Saturday we ventured into the magical dome of the Luminarium at Lakeside Arts…

Dear Sisters at Lakeside Arts documents the Women’s Liberation Movement in Nottingham feminst history

Mon 20 May 2024

For the Women’s Liberation Movement of the ‘70s and ‘80s zines were an integral tool of connection and communication. The Dear Sisters exhibition at Lakeside Arts showcases how the movement connected, campaigned, and made waves through an impressive collection of ephemeral documents.

Theatre Review: Take Flight

Mon 20 May 2024

On Saturday 18 May, Silvia was the youngest reviewer for LeftLion at 17 months old, where we went together as a family to see Take Flight, a theatre production especially made for 0-2 year olds by The Gramophones at Lakeside Arts…

Festivals, exhibitions, art classes, and the return of the Luminarium: Here's what's on this week in Nottingham: 20 - 27 May

Sun 19 May 2024

A bumper pick of the week showcasing some of the best events this bank holiday weekend. We've got art classes, live music, festivals, exhibition openings and the return of the Luminarium, all happening on your doorstep in Nottingham

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