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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 51

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You may well wonder of why I am not making Christmas happening, instead writing weekly culture…

Life sometimes is full of lemons, I certainly have bucket full of lemons for past week and for Christmas. Culture and Hull 17 events have actually dragged me out of the misery this week. Having a focus on happy things has saved me.

At the beginning of last week I made a wishlist and I was very lucky to tick two points from the list:

But first.

HULL BEERMAT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL and the beer mats where found. At Larkins Bar Hull down Newland Avenue.

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Still sulking a little bit, but the material they are made from means they won’t last forever and we may need another competition in few years time.

 

Second. I was trying to Christmas shop this week and the madness, greed and consumerism wasn’t really a surprise. These photographs were taken way before it was appropriate to talk Christmas, but few weeks on and I think its worth sharing Princess Quay decorations.

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During the week I had some time to walk down Newland Avenue on my way to Brynmore Jones Library and PAINTING POWER: THE ART OF TERENCE CUNEO and aww, it was so lovely to see how local community is celebrating this wonderful time. Well done and thank you for a big smile on my face.

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The viewing experience was pretty cool and will last in my memory for a long time. Mainly because of the volunteers and how that change my experience.

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First circle around the exhibition was my usual self – instead of seeing the whole picture, I pay attention to details – frames, lighting, detail in artwork. And sometimes it is very brief. Like I am there, but not there.

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I was already leaving when approached by a volunteer. She asked me what I thought about the paintings and have I seen Hull and the Queen, have I seen the mice… Half an hour later I was inlove with Cuneo. 

We – the ordinary people sometimes need help to see the art. I have a lot of cultural background, I have seen a lot and even did a degree in arts. But I still need help and guidance. Or someones passion for art.
And I am so thankful for the conversation, knowledge and passion to the lovely volunteer.

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The same applies to volunteers at Where Do We Go From Here. They deserve a medal for what they do, I even told them I love them. Haha.

Hull on the night is full of character when the time is right and even the few drunk lads did not spoil it for me.

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I finally had the chance to see the robots.

First I headed to Trinity Square.

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They are rising the question of where do we go from here after this year, but I really have to use my imagination to believe in that. But Where Do We Go From Here are fascinating light and machinery installations. The robots make me feel alive in the 2017 being aware of the changing technologies and times. Being aware that humans can’t be fed with the same things, we need something striking to make us think and pay notice.

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The robots are way cool, that is undeniable, but do they pay justice to the year we had?

 

Last but not least. I had a tripod. I haven’t used tripod since I left university. I was excited like a little child getting a unicorn for a birthday. For that reason I went to the Queen Victoria Square and Queens Gardens to photograph Christmas lights and few other low light actions.

First I was very impressed by the building opposite to Queens Gardens that is home to The Warren.

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And here I am. Week away from the end. THE END. THE END.

It is so bizarre to think that whole photo challenge started as an idea. The weekly photo wonders have literally turned my year around by 360 degrees. Amazing. Wonderful. I am proud and thankful.

52 weeks of people, places, jobs, opportunities, surprises, disappointments and love for Hull.

I wish everyone who’s been part of my journey, or reading my blog a very Merry Christmas and unforgettable 2018.
Love
Anete Sooda

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 50

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Photo above well describes my poor week with the culture.

My highlights were supposed to be the end of LIMITLESS and bringing home Christmas tree to start of the festive part of Hull 17 +bits of festive culture along the way.

But like those pigeons, I was crumbled down in the corner when it came to indulge in the culture.
Last week was not bad, but there was too much of everything else, I just couldn’t cope.

On the bright side – I made an extra effort to visit LIMITLESS on one of the last days.

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I wish they could leave the place open as permanent creative space for everyone, it was inspiring to be surrounded by the culture-everything from the new generation.

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As I visited on its last hour of opening after 8 PM, it was quiet and empty. The noise, laughter and busyness was gone and it was just the space.

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The change was not as dramatic as I expected after the visit on the very first day it opened, however I noticed new features and amazing work kids have done with Debi Keable

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Be Kind was part of the Worlds Kindness Day and the workshop took place in LIMITLESS as well as in libraries across the city while ago.

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And then a little Christmas decorations, because we are in that time of the year.

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I will dearly miss LIMITLESS and I hope we can have annual celebrations of new generation in one place.

The Christmas tree event isn’t really a culture thing, but I wanted to make it part of my week, as it was my birthday too and it is my own tradition to get the tree on my birthday.
Unfortunately my other half was too busy to be part of that, so I have no Christmas tree [not yet] therefore no Christmas magic photos.

The week was difficult, I was working every day of the week on different clients, so when reflecting on week – how did I manage to get any culture photos?

Just to note – the end of the year is fast approaching and I feel like I have to really dig deep for culture…and I am not liking this at all.
This week is pre-Christmas panic – post processing and more photo work to be done, but I have made a wish list:

 

+Massive congratulations to Coventry being named as UK City Of Culture 2021

You are in for an amazing experience!!

 

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 49

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HOW CLOSE ARE WE UNTIL FINISH LINE FOR 2017, HUH?

THIS WEEK WAS A BIT OF A STRUGGLE AS I WAS RETURNING FROM SUNNY HOLIDAY MID-WEEK AND CATCHING UP WITH WORK.

AT LEAST THE WEEK WAS NOT ONE OF THOSE WHERE I HAD TO SCRAP FOR CULTURE, BECAUSE THERE WAS QUITE A FEW THINGS GOING ON. WEEKEND DELIVERED THE STUNNING FLOE: A CELEBRATION OF THE DEEP AND THE BEAUTY OF SEA.

First however I did some day time catching up with culture. In town an interesting taxi appeared right in time for my culture wonders, which  brightened up my morning.

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My main mission was to visit Hull Streetlife Museum for Lady Chesterfield’s sleigh.

Little that I knew that I’ve seen it before, its been there for ages and Hull 17 was just reminding us of the existing exhibits in Hull. This unique artefact from Hull City Council’s collection is believed to be of Russian origin, dating back to 1810. The front of the passenger’s carriage is painted silver and gold and is shaped like a mythical unicorn.

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And then there was the WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE robots in the gardens.

I’ve heard some feedback from other Hull patriots, culture seekers that it is not as great as expected, but I am leaving it for this week to find out my own thoughts.

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On Sunday, despite my mild hangover and workload, I visited the FLOE: A CELEBRATION OF THE DEEP AND THE BEAUTY OF SEA.

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I had high expectations, considering how amazing the first week of this year kicked off with sound/light installations Made in Hull.

It was nearly as good as Made in Hull, there was little something missing, but I can’t point out what.

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The cold and almost snow added that little bit of magic to the experience.

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Everything is a little celebratory and festive, offices lit up, families gathering – just lovely.

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I am hoping for some more culture this week, something exciting, festive, colourful and maybe magic, but the reality might hit me when the workload is too much.

Desperate to have the second visit to LIMITLESS
It closes on the 13th December and I am really hoping I can get in. The place promised creative change in space and after all the workshops, the change could be impressive.

Fingers crossed.

Happy culture!

 

 

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 48

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HULL CITY OF CULTURE 2017 WEEK 48 IS ANOTHER ONE OF THOSE WHEN I AM HALF IN HULL AND OTHER HALF AWAY. THIS TIME IN LANZAROTE, SPAIN.

TUESDAY WAS MY ONLY DAY TO INDULGE IN CULTURE. I STARTED OFF WITH A SNEAK PEAK INTO A DEMOLITION SITE ON THE BACK AT THE FRUIT MARKET. MAKES ME VERY EXCITED OF WHAT THEY WILL BUILD THERE IN THE FUTURE.

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LIMITLESS

THIS WORKSHOP SPACE HAS BEEN ON MY RADAR FOR THE PAST WEEK. AND I WAS VERY EXCITED TO BE ABLE TO SEE THE SPACE IN EARLY STAGES. AS SPEAKING TO VOLUNTEERS THE SPACE WILL CHANGE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. SO I’LL BE ABLE TO SEE THE CHANGE IN LATER STAGES.

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THIS IS MY KIND OF CULTURE, BECAUSE IT FOLLOWS YEAR LONG CELEBRATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS/CHALLENGES WITH HULL SCHOOLS AND CHILDREN. LIMITLESS IS SIMILAR TO MY JOURNEY AND THE VISIT MADE ME RALLY HAPPY.

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A FESTIVAL WITHOUT RULES. CURATED BY AN UNSTOPPABLE GENERATION. 

THE SPACE EXPLORES DIFFERENT  WAYS OF LEARNING – THE WORLD IS CHANGING AND WE NEED TO CHANGE THE WAY WE EDUCATE.

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I LOOK FORWARD TO COME BACK TO THIS IN DECEMBER.

 

HULL INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL 2017

I HAVE A SWEET SPOT FOR CREATIVE&CULTURAL COMPANY AND HIP PHOTO FESTIVAL AND I PURPOSELY LEFT THE VISIT TO 2017 FESTIVAL TO LAST MINUTE.

FIRST OF ALL ALL GALLERIES ARE RUN BY VOLUNTEERS AND THEY NEED A BIG HAPPY SHOUT OUT. TODAY I WAS CHATTING WITH ONE OF THE VOLUNTEERS AND HE HAD A  BROWNIE BOX CAMERA AND I HAD THE HONOURS TO HOLD IT FOR A BIT.

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I ALSO FOUND MY NEXT MUST-HAVE – LOMOGRAPHY FISHEYE FILM CAMERA.

JUST TO NOTE – HULL HAS BECOME THE LOMOGRAPHY EMBASSY BECAUSE THERE WAS A FEW VERY PASSIONATE PEOPLE [LIKE ALAN RAW] WHO SHARED THE LOVE FOR FILM AND ANOLOG PHOTOGRAPHY.

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THROUGH OUT ALL EXHIBITION SPACES THE WORK IS PRETTY EXCELLENT. MY FAVOURITE OF COURSE WAS PETER DENCH. I HAVE HAD SOME INCREDIBLE SURPRISES WITH HIM AS A PHOTOGRAPHER AND I HAVE SO MUCH RESPECT AND ADMIRATION FOR HIS BRAVE CONTENT.

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THIS YEAR PETER DENCH EXHIBITS HIS SERIES DENCH DOES DALLAS. 

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90% OF THE WORK IS EXCELLENT, 10% IS WITH TOO MUCH TO TAKE IN – TOO MANY SIGNALS FOR A BRAIN SWEEP OF CURRENT POLITICS, ECONOMICS, SOCIAL ISSUES. CAN’T HAVE THE BRAIN SPACE FOR THAT.

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ALL THE OTHER EXHIBITIONS ARE INTERESTING AND BOLD. SOME OF THEM MORE THAN OTHERS, BUT OVERALL – GREAT FESTIVAL THIS YEAR!

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THE LAST PHOTOGRAPH WAS MY FAVOURITE PART OF THE VISIT. MARGARET THATCHER WAS SUCH A WELL KNOWN FIGURE BACK IN THE DAY – LOVED OR HATED. AND THE HER PORTRAIT IN THE GALLERY JUST REMINDED ME OF HER AND I SUDDENLY HAD QUESTION – IS SHE STILL ALIVE? AND THE ANSWER IS NO, SHE DIED 8th APRIL 2013. OH WELL…

 

EXCITED OF COURSE FOR THE WHOLE OF DECEMBER, ARE YOU? AND NOT BECAUSE OF CHRISTMAS AND EXCESSIVE EATING? THE YEAR OF GREAT MOMENTS, LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES IS COMING TO AN END…..

 

HAPPY CULTURE.

 

P.S. I AM GOING TO CONTINUE TO EXPLORE THE LAND OF LANZAROTE IN THE MEANTIME.

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 47

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ON THE WEEK WHEN I WAS LOOSING THE PLOT COS BUSY…

SERIOUSLY SCRAPING FOR CULTURE THIS WEEK, WHY? YEAR IS COMING TO A CLOSE AND THINGS REALLY SLOWING DOWN?!

 

LIST FOR THIS WEEK:

I was in town, I went back to the WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? by JASON BRUGES STUDIO  to get a better angle, because these giant mystery units might change or disappear in next few days.

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I can’t wait until they reveal the “magic”.

 

The same day I was a witness to the preparations to CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON PREP which is a massive attraction to everyone in Hull. the word Christmas now is on everyone’s vocabulary and of course the event is expected to be AMAZING, cos Hull 17.

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I loved how taken from a specific angle, I was able to imagine that Ferens Art Gallery is moved to rich and green woodlands.

Event organisers and workforce was running like little bee’s and I felt a bit sad that I will miss the light switch-on.

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People, however most of the time minded their own daily business.

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On Thursday I had a meeting in QUEENS HOUSE SHOWCASE and I was lucky to see the CLAIRE HOLDSTOCK’S RUIN VALUE.

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THESE ARE NOT COLOURED PORK SCRATCHINGS – JUST IN CASE YOU WONDERED.

The artwork is very pleasant – in and out of context. I really want to find out more about the artwork and I might attend one of the many drop-in sessions at the Queens House Showcase on the 7th December.

On Saturday the big hype about the COCA- COLA TRUCK TOUR UK – KINGSTON UPON HULL was very obvious – the traffic in town and masses of people in general and quite honestly I was not sure I can be asked. It wasn’t really about the culture, it was very cold and do I really want to ruin my childhood vision about the Coca-Cola Christmas adverts, Santa Claus and the magic truck???

But I happened to be in the area, so eeehhh – why not.

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Quite honestly – there was no feeling of Christmas spirit and there was no chance that I would wait 30 min to get a SMALL can of ice cold Coca-Cola.

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But there was a lot of people making the most of it and that is always worth celebrating.

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Last but not least – all week I have been hopelessly making visits to Princess Quay for the CENTRE OF ATTENTION 

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Twice I visited and the shutters were hiding potentially one of the most interesting exhibits this season.
On Friday, I found out it is open from the 24-26th November. Lovely. But this is a lesson to learn for the future.

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After a quick sneak around I thought – I don’t have enough, I want more of this creative madness. The brave people who are wearing prosthetics are worth celebrating anyway, they have moved on and making the most of their lives. But this is the next level awesomeness. I would definitely like to see more of this. And not just in the galleries – on the streets [although probably not very practical] and definitely in the fashion magazines, fashion shows, runways. Amazing!!!!!!

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NEXT WEEK AND FOR THE FUTURE I HAVE A TO DO LIST, THE MOST EXCITING THINGS ARE PROBABLY THE LIMITLESS AND LOOK UP: FLOE – HEINRICH AND PALMER

 

HAPPY CULTURE PEOPLE.

 

 

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 46

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ON THE WEEK WHEN HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN ARRIVED TO HULL I CONTINUED TO PHOTOGRAPH HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 AND WIZ AROUND HULL FOR CULTURE.

BUT THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT HIGHLIGHT IN MY WEEK – I MET THE GREAT BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHER MARTIN PARR, WHO I DEARLY ADMIRE. SINCE INTRODUCED TO HIM WHILST STUDYING A DEGREE IN PHOTOGRAPHY [A DISSERTATION ON MARTIN PARR AND KITSCH LATER..] I HAVE NEVER STOPPED LOVED HIS WORK. MARTIN PARR’S WORK HAS A MASSIVE INFLUENCE ON MANY YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS AND OF COURSE ME.

MARTIN PARR WAS PART OF THE HULL BEERMAT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL AND HE CHOOSE THE BEST OUT OF THE SHORTLIST CURATED BY GRAEME OXBY. AND ON WEDNESDAY HE WAS IN HULL, KARDOMAH 94 TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS AND TALK ABOUT HIS LIFE AND WORK.

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I HAVE TO SAY MASSIVE THANK YOU TO KARDOMAH 94 FOR HAVING ME THERE AS THEIR GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER [BASICALLY AN EXCUSE TO SEE MARTIN PARR] AS I WAS NOT ABLE TO GET THE TICKET AND I WAS NOT PART OF THE LUCKY 20 WINNERS.

ON MY ARRIVAL I SAW MARTIN PARR MUNCHING ON SOME PASTA, PAST HIM GIGGLING MY WAY THROUGH. I REALLY FELT LIKE AN OBSESSED FAN TO JUSTIN BIEBER. LONG STORY SHORT – I HAD TWO CONVERSATIONS WITH MARTIN PARR. FIRST ONE WHERE I CALLED HIM MY MADONNA AND MADE HIM FEEL AWKWARD BY SAYING THESE LOVELY THINGS ABOUT HIM – EMBARRASSING!!!! SECOND – BIT MORE ADULT AND PROFESSIONAL – ABOUT PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMPETITION.

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HE IS SO CHILLED AND DOWN TO EARTH – OR AS HE LIKES TO DESCRIBE HIMSELF AS VERY MUCH MIDDLE CLASS. OH, WELL. HE IS DEFINITELY MY IDOL IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND I WAS HONOURED TO BE IN THE SAME ROOM AS HIM.

HE ALSO IS GIFTED WITH A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR AND HE USED THAT TO TALK ABOUT HIS RECENT PHOTO PROJECT HULL, PORTRAIT OF A CITY: OLIVIA ARTHUR AND MARTIN PARR – HUMBER STREET GALLERY.

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THE HULL BEERMAT PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL WAS AN INTERESTING PROJECT WITH A CREATIVE IDEA BEHIND – PEOPLE HAVE THEIR SAY ON CELEBRATING HULL THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN BY PEOPLE – NOT PROFESSIONALS [WHICH IS WHY I MIGHT NOT HAVE BEEN SELECTED HA] AND BRINGING THE 20 PHOTOGRAPHS TO HULL PUBS – ON BEERMATS.

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THIS WAS A VERY HAPPY HOUR IN MY LIFE. AND JUST TO END THIS CHAPTER – MARTIN PARR REVEALED THAT HE ALWAYS HAD TO DO COMMERCIAL WORK TO SUPPORT HIS STRANGE PROJECTS. WHICH MAKES SENSE, BUT IT WAS ANOTHER REMINDER OF THE STRUGGLES OF BEING A PHOTOGRAPHER, TRYING TO MAKE LIVING AND KEEPING THE DIGNITY, CREATIVITY AND ORIGINALITY.

 

 

Last week was super busy as the week was full-on comedy gigs night after night, plus other jobs, so I had to be smart with the culture I was looking for and taking photos. Basically I had two hours on Thursday.

First – whilst doing my research of what is going on, I tried to look for the less mainstream events/exhibitions and came across a small display at Hull&East Riding Museum – EXPLORING ISLAMIC COLLECTIONS. Small just because I’ve seen it and it is small. But still interesting.

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Hull&East Riding Museum is one of those that remind me of the dreadful school trips to the boring history museums. But as a grown up I have learned that I don’t have to be interested in everything displayed. And to appreciate the classics and at least attempt loving the history is already a thumbs up.
And I really appreciated the massive mammoth and ancient PC. Kind of made my day by looking at these silly reminders of humanity.

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..because there was mammoths in East Yorkshire once upon a time..

 

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Same day, same two hour slot I spotted and took photographs of the new roboty light installation things. WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? by JASON BRUGES STUDIO is currently being installed in at Beverley Gate, Trinity Square and the Museum Quarter in advance of the artwork’s grand opening on Friday 1st December.

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To finish of the culture surprises I happened to see Hull Maritime Museum and Ferens Art Gallery lit up with stars. No tripod to hold the steady shot meant just a quick snap. I am sure that there will be more light installation surprises and I might get a tripod out for these special occasions.

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+ AS MENTIONED BEFORE HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 WAS IN FULL SPIN SO I PHOTOGRAPHED FIVE FANTASTIC NIGHTS OF COMEDY. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS WAS THE BEST OF ‘ULL WITH AN AMAZING LOCAL LINE UP AND  MY FAVES THE KAGOOLS.

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NEXT FEW WEEKS ARE AGAIN BUSY BUSY, SO I WILL BE SUPER HAPPY IF I CAN FIND TIME FOR SOME CULTURE. ANY GOOD SUGGESTIONS?

 

 

 

 

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MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 45

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HELLO CULTURE LOVERS.

FOR THE FIRST TIME I HAVE GIVEN MYSELF TOO MUCH CULTURE HENCE TOO MUCH WORK TODAY SO I’LL KEEP THIS SHORT ‘N SWEET.

FIRST OF ALL – IN A NORMAL WEEK I WOULD BE RATHER HAPPY WITH THE AMOUNT OF CULTURE ACHIEVED LAST WEEK, BUT AS THE HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 IS TAKING UP SOO MUCH TIME AND ENERGY, I AM RUSHING TODAY TO SQUEEZE IN MY CULTURE WONDERS IN ONE SENTENCE.

WEEK 45 LIST:

THE TOOL APPRECIATION SOCIETY @HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY

TORN @HUMBER STREET GALLERY

RE:DEFINED @STUDIO ELEVEN

ACT VI:THE LAND OF GREEN GINGER UNLEASHED

+ 4 NIGHTS OF LIVE COMEDY ACROSS VENUES IN THE CITY

 

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HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY IS PRETTY COOL LIBRARY AND BEFORE HEADING TO  THE TOOL APPRECIATION SOCIETY @HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY EXHIBITION I FOUND THIS BEAUTIFUL PHOTO 3D SCULPTURE THAT CELEBRATES EVENTS VIA CULTURE OF READING, LOVING BOOKS AND LITERATURE (?)

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NOTE: APOLOGISE IF I HAVE BROKEN RULES BY TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE TOOL APPRECIATION SOCIETY @HULL CENTRAL LIBRARY DISPLAYS/EXHIBITION. I ONLY NOTICED THE SIGN ON MY WAY OUT WHEN IT WAS ALL DONE AND DUSTED. WOOPS.

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EXHIBITION IS LOVELY, SPACE CERTAINLY GIVES A SENSE OF GREATNESS. FOR WHAT ITS WORTH – WE RARELY THINK ABOUT ART OF MAKING TOOLS, AS WE USE TOOLS TO MAKE SOMETHING. ARTIST LINDA BROTHWELL HAS TAKEN THIS THOUGHT TO ANOTHER LEVEL AND I AM SO PROUD OF MYSELF FOR RECOGNISING THE IDEA BEHIND THIS. CULTUREEEEEEEE!!!!

ON MY WEEKS ONLY PROPER CULTURE DAY [APART FROM ACT VI:THE LAND OF GREEN GINGER UNLEASHED] I ACTUALLY WAS LOOKING FOR CLUES OF SATURDAY’S EXTRAVAGANZA, SO I TOOK AN OPPORTUNITY TO SAY HELLO TO MY CITY JUST BY WALKING THROUGH THE TINY STREETS AND ALLEYS.

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AND SAID HELLO TO THE WEIRD AND  WONDERFUL HULL

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I FOUND THREE CLUES OF ACT VI:THE LAND OF GREEN GINGER UNLEASHED AND ONE OF THEM PROUDLY SPOTTED IN THE DARK HOUR TUESDAY NIGHT.

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THERE WAS A FEW IDEAS OF VISITING EXHIBITIONS, BUT SOME WERE STILL ASLEEP WHEN I WALKED PAST, SO I POPPED DOWN TO HUMBER STREET FOR THE TORN @HUMBER STREET GALLERY AND RE:DEFINED @STUDIO ELEVEN.

TORN @HUMBER STREET GALLERY

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THIS CERTAINLY WAS NOT MY CUP OF TEA AND I THINK YOU CAN TELL, HUH?

RE:DEFINED @STUDIO ELEVEN

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I AM ABSOLUTELY INLOVE WITH STUDIO ELEVEN AND I NEED TO BE A BIT ASHAMED THAT I’VE NEVER BEEN IN THERE BEFORE.

I HAVE STARTED TO LEARN THAT SOMETIMES THE PLACES THAT YOU LEAST EXPECT TO SURPRISE YOU, ACTUALLY MAKE YOUR DAY/WEEK. AND THIS WAS DEFINITELY THE CASE.

COASTAL DISAPPOINTMENTS WAS MY FAVOURITE EXHIBITION [THAT IS NOT PHOTOGRAPHY OF COURSE] SINCE STATES OF PLAY @HUMBER STREET GALLERY BACK IN AUGUST. AND I WAS RAVING ABOUT THAT EXHIBITION…..

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IT IS SO WITTY,SHARP AND A PERFECT DOSE OF CONSUMER-CONCERNED SARCASM. LOVED IT. AND MOST OF THE LITTLE SOUVENIR BITS WOULD BE THE PERFECT PRESENT FOR MY LOVELY SISTER. AN THIS IS WHAT ART SHOULD BE ABOUT – FINDING THE PEOPLE WHO WOULD MAKE SENSE AND USE OUT OF IT.

OTHER BITS LOVELY TOO:

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+ THANK YOU FOR THE BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS CARDS.

 

SATURDAY OFF COURSE WAS THE DAY FOR ACT VI:THE LAND OF GREEN GINGER UNLEASHED TO FINALLY SEE DAYLIGHT [NIGHTLIGHT]

THE LEGEND SAYS THAT ANETE WAS WAITING FOR THIS IMPATIENTLY FOR WEEKS AND DESPITE THAT WAS LATE FOR THE BEGINNING. AHHH.

IT WAS A VERY TIRED SATURDAY WITH A FULL ON COMEDY NIGHT AFTER, SO THE ENERGY THAT WENT INTO TAKING PERFECT SNAPS WAS JUST NOT THERE. HOWEVER I LOVED EVERYTHING. IT WAS SWEET, CLEVER, TINY BIT SCARY AND FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES. I WAS ALSO “ATTACKED” BY ONE OF THE CHARACTERS, I WISH SOMEONE RECORDED THAT…

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OVERALL GREAT WEEK, I JUST WISH I HAD A BIT OF SENSIBILITY TO MY ABILITIES TO FINISH EVERYTHING AND STILL BE CAPABLE OF PHOTOGRAPHING/EDITING THE HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017

THIS WEEK IS CRAZY, MY DIARY IS FULL, SO I WILL BE LUCKY TO GET OUT AND GET CULTURED. IF…

PLEASE, HAVE A LOOK AT THE HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 PROGRAMME, THERE IS SO MUCH GOING ON AND 99% OF IT IS TOP MARKS COMEDY FOR ALL SHAPES AND SIZES [OF THE BRAIN CELLS].

SEE YOU NEXT WEEK :)

Hull City Of Culture 2017

MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 44

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HELLO.

INTERESTING, TOUGH AND FULL OF THINGS THIS WEEK.

FIRST OF ALL – BIG SHOUT OUT TO HULL COMEDY FESTIVAL 2017 AS THIS WEEK IT KICKED OFF WITH A BANG – ANNA MORRIS: THE BITCHELORS AND THE NOT SO LATE NIGHT SHOW WITH ROSS AND JOSH. 

+ A LITTLE PEAK IN TO A SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @JUBILEE CHURCH

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I HAVE THE HONOURS TO BE PART OF THE FESTIVAL AND CALL MYSELF THE OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER.

SECOND – I HAD A BIT OF CULTURE AS WELL AS COMEDY:

TURNER & THE WHALE

Turner & The Whale was no photographs kind of an exhibition, but I thought I’ll let you know that I was there and one of the frames including a famous painting is stunning to look at. Cheers!

ELEPHANTS IN THE ROOM

These sculptures are there to remind of and tackle the social inequality of homelessness with The Neil Hudgell Trust and artist Laurence Vallieres.

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HULL, PORTRAIT OF A CITY: OLIVIA ARTHUR AND MARTIN PARR – HUMBER STREET GALLERY

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My third time seeing Martin Parr’s exhibition and I brought this beauty with me. I think we together played a little game of trying to recognise locations of the places, whereas on my own I only appreciate the beauty of photographs. Nice change not to be overly obsessed with Martin Parr.

Speaking of which – Martin Parr’s Colouring Book is out and there are a fantastic opportunity to send in the coloured pages and win one of his prints – signed. WOW.

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THE SIXTEEN THOUSAND – C4DI

Came back for one last shot of the whole thing and two kiddies pointing at me, because I thought they were really cute trying to find their brick in those sixteen thousand others. _Z1A1020WEEK44 b

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+ stroll round Humber Street and a little unsolved KINGSTON ART GROUP GALLERY AND BOBBY BEASLEY’S PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION WAS NOT OPEN AND NOT THERE :(

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I AM STARTING TO REALISE THAT THERE IS LESS THAN TWO MONTHS LEFT OF THIS CULTURE, WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO NEXT YEAR?

PLENTY TO SEE AND DO THIS WEEK, SO SEE HOW I CAN FIT CULTURE IN THE COMEDY AND OTHER WAY ROUND.

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FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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I KNOW I KNOW WHAT FREEDOM FESTIVAL OF 2017? THAT WAS AGES AGO….

I HAVE DECIDED TO LET THE SUMMER GO AND CONSIDER THIS AS MY GOODBYE. I HAVE NOT POSTED THE PHOTOS FROM FREEDOM FESTIVAL’S 10th ANNIVERSARY, BECAUSE OF MANY REASONS, BUT ALSO TO HAVE THAT FEELING THAT I AM STILL IN LATE AUGUST, EARLY SEPTEMBER. BUT THE WEATHER OUTSIDE SCREAMS WINTER, CHRISTMAS AND SO ON….

 

THESE ARE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017 – SECOND YEAR RUNNING FREEDOM FESTIVAL ASKED ME TO BE ONE OF THEIR PHOTOGRAPHERS, SUCH AN HONOUR +LOOKING BACK IT WAS SPECTACULAR. TRUE CELEBRATION OF ART, CULTURE, MUSIC, PEOPLE AND HULL.

FREEDOM FESTIVAL ANNA BEAN MONKEY HOUSE KAG
ANNA BEAN/BLUEBEANY MONKEY HOUSE PARTY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREEDOM FESTIVAL LES GIRAFES
LES GIRAFES COMPAGNIE OFF FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017LES GIRAFES
COMPAGNIE OFF
FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MUSIC ON CYCLES LA DINAMO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MUSIC ON CYCLES LA DINAMO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GRANTHOLOGY THE BUREAUS OF RANDOM ACTS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GRANTHOLOGY THE BUREAUS OF RANDOM ACTS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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PEARL'S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEARL’S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THIEVING HARRY'S FREEDOM FESTIVAL HUMBER STREET HULL 2017
THIEVING HARRY’S PREPARATIONS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
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EL VITAE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CLOSE UP PEARL'S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEARL’S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
AN ANGLE OF PEARL'S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEARL’S CAB RIDE MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
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LES GIRAFES COMPAGNIE OFF FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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ZENA EDWARDS SPEAK OUT TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
ZENA EDWARDS SPEAK OUT TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MUSIC ON CYCLES LA DINAMO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MUSIC ON CYCLES LA DINAMO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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FESTIVAL GARDENS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SEVEN GAMES HULL FREEDOM CHORUS HUMBER STREET GALLERY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SEVEN GAMES HULL FREEDOM CHORUS HUMBER STREET GALLERY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SEVEN GAMES HULL FREEDOM CHORUS HUMBER STREET GALLERY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SEVEN GAMES HULL FREEDOM CHORUS HUMBER STREET GALLERY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MARTIN GREEN WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MARTIN GREEN GREETS AN ARTIST WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BEATS BUS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017 RAPPING
BEATS BUS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BEATS BUS THE CREW FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BEATS BUS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEOPLE DANCING FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
ARTISTS DANCING WITH MEMBER OF PUBLIC FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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FACE PAINTING 4 U HUMBER STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FACE PAINTING 4 U HUMBER STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREETOWN MIX MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

 

CLOSE UP THE VOYAGE OF SYBILLE COPPERDOLLAR FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE VOYAGE OF SYBILLE COPPERDOLLAR FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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MONSTER COLOURS&THE TRIP FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
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A MERRY URBAN MESS LES VERNISSEURS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE MESS OF A MERRY URBAN MESS LES VERNISSEURS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
A MERRY URBAN MESS LES VERNISSEURS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
LADY AND A SOLDIER COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

CARRYING FLAG COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

FLAG COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
LADY PLAYING PIANO
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SMILING LADY COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SERVING FOOD
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
DANCING
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PLAYING INSTRUMENTS ON TABLE COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PLAYING MUSIC INSTRUMENTS
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
POURING DRINK COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
DRUMS COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEOPLE EATING COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SOLDIERS COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FOOD TASTING COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PROPOSAL ON ONE KNEE COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PROPOSAL COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GROUP PHOTO COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
COUNTING SHEEP REVOLUTION A GUERRILLA FOLK OPERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
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EL VITAE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAGNIFYING GLASS DJ FRIETMACHINE SUPERHALLO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
DJ FRIETMACHINE SUPERHALLO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
POTATO PEEL DJ FRIETMACHINE SUPERHALLO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
DJ FRIETMACHINE SUPERHALLO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FRYER
DJ FRIETMACHINE SUPERHALLO FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN ENGAGING WITH THE VIEWERS MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN DANCING MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GROUP OF MEN DANCING MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SHOT FROM A DISTANCE MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN AND BEAST COMPANY CHAMELEON FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE FOOTHBATH TERRACE&VESPAUDIO SWOOLISH FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE FOOTHBATH TERRACE&VESPAUDIO SWOOLISH FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN ON THE SWOOLISH GARAGE MOTORBIKE THE FOOTHBATH TERRACE&VESPAUDIO SWOOLISH FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE FOOTHBATH TERRACE&VESPAUDIO SWOOLISH FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GIRL WATCHING THE BEASTS SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
LITTLE GIRL LOOKING AWAY SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
C4DI SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GIRL TOUCHING THE BEAST
SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GIRLS SURROUNDED BY SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SAURUS: GIANT BEASTS FROM PREHISTORIC TIMES CLOSE ACT THEATRE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN STANDING ON SCAFFOLDING 451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SURROUNDED BY FIRE
451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEOPLE WATCHING THE 451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
451 PERIPLUM AND CORN EXCHANGE NEWBURY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE BAINA TRAMPA FRITZ FALLEN LA COLLECTIF G BISTAKI FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE BAINA TRAMPA FRITZ FALLEN LA COLLECTIF G BISTAKI FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN SAT ON THE CHAIR THE BAINA TRAMPA FRITZ FALLEN LA COLLECTIF G BISTAKI FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
THE BAINA TRAMPA FRITZ FALLEN LA COLLECTIF G BISTAKI FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
TENT TALKS UNIVERSITY OF HULL, HULL 17 AND GUARDIAN LIVE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
TENT TALKS UNIVERSITY OF HULL, HULL 17 AND GUARDIAN LIVE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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EQUILIBRIUS THE BULLZINI FAMILY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
EQUILIBRIUS THE BULLZINI FAMILY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
JOLLY HOLIDAY SWANK FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
JOLLY HOLIDAY SWANK FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SUITCASE BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
LADY HOLDING A PASSPORT BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PASSPORT BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
TWO PEOPLE PERFORMING BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
WALL OF SUITCASES BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
LONDON BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PHOTOS BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PASSPORT CHECKING
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GROUP OF PERFORMERS BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN LOOKING THROUGH THE WINDOW
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN DANCING BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
BRIDGES Y PUENTES THE RAGROOF PLAYERS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

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THE DRUMMER HAPPY ENDINGS MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
HAPPY ENDINGS MUSIC STAGE FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

DAVID BURNS IN THE CROWDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017GIRL ENJOYING MUSIC IN THE CROWDS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

GALA TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
GALA TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
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HAIRCUTS BY CHILDREN MAMMALIAN DIVING REFLEX FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CROWDS HULL INTERNATIONALE CARNIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
HULL INTERNATIONALE CARNIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SELFIE WITH CARNIVAL PERFORMERS HULL INTERNATIONALE CARNIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
HULL INTERNATIONALE CARNIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MAN WITH A MONSTER
HULL INTERNATIONALE CARNIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
POLICE MAN HAVING A CONVERSATION WITH STRANGER WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
POLICE MAN WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
WHILE HAVING SOUP ATSA PRINCESS DOCK STREET FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CROWDS ENJOYING THE PERFORMANCE CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
DANGEROUS MOVES CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MATT GREETING EVERYONE CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CLASS TO GLASS MATT BERNARD FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SCIENCE TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SCIENCE TENT FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

PEOPLE CHEERING FOR THE CAMERA FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017A COUPLE LISTENING TO MUSIC FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

SOUNDS OF SOUTH AFRICA MARKET THEATRE MUSICIANS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SOUNDS OF SOUTH AFRICA MARKET THEATRE MUSICIANS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SINGER FROM
SOUNDS OF SOUTH AFRICA MARKET THEATRE MUSICIANS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
WIDE SHOT OF PERFORMERS SOUNDS OF SOUTH AFRICA MARKET THEATRE MUSICIANS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
SOUNDS OF SOUTH AFRICA MARKET THEATRE MUSICIANS FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
TV AT THE MONEY HOUSE PARTY ANNA BEAN/ BLUEBEANY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
MONEY HOUSE PARTY ANNA BEAN/ BLUEBEANY FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

STREET PERFORMER FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

PEOPLE RAISING GLASS AT THE
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
ZOE HUGHES AT THE
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
PEOPLE ENJOYING FOOD AT THE FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
ANDY TRAIN AT THE
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL GOODIES FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
CURRY AT THE FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017
ANDY TRAIN ASKS EVERYONE TO RAISE THEIR GLASSES AT THE
FREEDOM FEASTIVAL FREEDOM FESTIVAL 2017

WHAT WAS YOUR HIGHLIGHT?

Hull City Of Culture 2017

MY CITY OF CULTURE – MY HULL – WEEK 43

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Week 43 of photo challenging myself with Hull17 has been a bit of a weeeirrrd one. I was feeling snoozy, poorly and busy all week and the culture just seemed to slip through my hands. However – I did see The Sixteen Thousand at C4DI, PRACTICE IN PROGRESS at Queens House Showcase run by CreativeENRG and 1% of the current HIP PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL at Princess Quay.
And then on Saturday – my snooziest day of the week I woke up to realise that I need to get some fresh air and had a stroll through Humber Street just before it gets drunk and celebratory.

The Sixteen Thousand was a planned trip to C4DI.

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It turned out that someone from a building company was there to measure and asses each individual brick for a little future monument.

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The Sixteen Thousand is incredible collection of little imprints of the new generation. My favourite bricks are the wonky ones. Nothing is perfect in this remarkable world so to see the little bricks not being manufactured perfect makes more sense out of this world.

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Last week I really wanted to see the HIP PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL in full. But I was time pressure so I just passed by and looked at small part of the festival located on the ground floor of Princess Quay.

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On Thursday I had a meeting at the Queens House Showcase  and I wanted to take an advantage of it and see the new PRACTICE IN PROGRESS exhibition. It hosts two artists, Both graduates of Hull School of Art & Design – Matt Hopper and Adam John Wilson.

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The artwork speaks in detail, precision and I really wanted to chat with artists to know more about their work. But one of the artists was not present, the other one was busy, so I hope to return there at some point before it ends on the 10th November and have a chat with the artists.

I was not sure about the UNDEAD BOD thing, I had so many questions of why, how, when and where, but again, I need to hear from the artist before make any judgements.
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By Saturday I was drained and really wanting to be in bed. I didn’t expect any more culture, but there was a point when I had to have some fresh air. And I rarely have the opportunity to see Humber Street on the night time[when it or I am sober], so I happily brought a camera.
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Shop windows/gallery windows, bars, restaurants are so different when the sun settles and I was feeling that little bit privileged to be able to see all this and call it my city.

So yeah medium-excited culture week last week, but the madness will begin this Thursday when the Hull Comedy Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary. I am the official photographer third year running and I am well excited to see all the acts – old, new, famous, local. EXCITEEEED.
Hopefully I will have time this week to share some long lost photographs from the last comedy gig I photographed ages ago – before the madness begins.

Happy culture, people!!!!