Hello on a very exciting Monday!
BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show and my fave Nick Grimshaw early this morning announced that BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend is coming to Hull.
Honestly seconds before he revealed the city, I was like “it must be Hull, cos City Of Culture, Hull, Hull, common ‘Ull”
So I am super excited and I will do anything in my power to be there, cos awesome photo opportunity and Kings Of Leon.
Here is more info available:
City Of Culture 2017 Radio 1 Big Weekend Hull
Anyway…
Last week was the third week of the City Of Culture 2017.
I was obsessed with the blade and tried to get there on a Wednesday EARLY sunny morning. The weather forecast failed and it was dark, damp, but getting out early meant no crowds….
Early mornings are interesting when you are not part of the early hours rush.
To my very disappointment The Blade even though available to myself, was not much easier to photograph. I am either giving up on trying to capture the lengthy beast from the grounds or I have to learn how to fly….
Interesting is the fact that during a normal rush hour morning, The Blade is just part of the landscape for those who pass it on their way to work, workman, seagulls…
The same morning I also went to Hull Maritime Museum to see the BOWHEAD.
The experience proved that I really need to be in a mood for a therapeutic session with whales floating on a screen, accomplished with “smooth” music.
I also went to the Ferens Open Exhibition official opening or private view.
I am honoured to be part of the exhibition although on the opening night I was in the same blender as other artists. The good news is that the opening was very crowded, full of culturally interested people and with a pride I was looking at my two prints, thinking how the hell did I got in here.
The bad news is that Ferens Art Gallery did not listened to me when I told them that my name needs changing on the catalogue, so for those who don’t know me by Anete Martinsone – nice to meet you.
AND on Saturday morning I headed to Princess Quay for the POP UP ART GALLERY RUN BY CHILDREN.
Princess Quay cleverly use the retail space that is empty for art exhibitions and I think it is a great way how to utilize space.
I was left with a very warm feeling that kids are all about the Hull, as well as grown ups.
Again, just being involved is what this challenge is about. I might not been as entertained as I was during Made In Hull week, but I for what is worth – I am improving my relationship with Hull and its community.
Thank you
ANETE SOODA PHOTO 