It’s a new era for the gallery in Brighton which has been at the centre of the art scene for the past 2 decades. Enter Gallery is the new name for the space on Bond Street formerly known as artrepublic. It has received a refresh and a re-brand with a new name for a new decade. Lawrence Alkin is the CEO of the gallery and he talks to Art Related Noise about why now is the right time to change the name.

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Lawrence Alkin introduces Enter Gallery

Eelus moved to London from Wigan in 2000 and never looked back. A street artist known for his stencils and graphic imagery he found himself at the heart of a growing movement. Embedding himself onto the street art scene his work became noticed and popular. Speaking to Art Related Noise Eelus tells us about those early days, releasing his first print with Banksy and how positivity is such an important element in the work he does today.

S2 E8 // Eelus

Known for his elaborate and detailed collages, Dan Hillier is an artist inspired by iconography and by the traditions of ancient cultures. Passionate about nature and the natural world, his experiences travelling, particularly in the east have also had a huge impact on him. Talking to Art Related Noise he tells us about his influences and also about how psychedelics and trips to the Amazon have helped to shape the direction of his art as well as the way in which he sees the world.

S2 E7 // Dan Hillier

Art and Resistance have always gone together. From Picasso’s Guernica to the 1968 student protests in France the art produced has been powerful and symbolic of a time or of a movement. Talking to an audience at artrepublic gallery, lecturer Katy Beinart from the school of Art and Design at Brighton University tells us about some of those seminal moments. What’s more she brings us closer to the present day by looking at how art is now helping to influence the Extinction Rebellion movement.

S2 E6 // Katy Beinart discusses 'Art as Resistance'

Known for her famous mosaic house in West London, Carrie Reichardt is an artist who quite literally lives her work. A long time campaigner she is often described as a craftvist. She has championed injustices on death row and brought stories of forgotten people back to life. Speaking to Art Related Noise she tells us about her iconic home, it's symbolism and how a penpal relationship transformed the way she approached her life and her art.

S2 E5 // Carrie Reichardt

Euan Roberts’ describes his work as being like an ‘art hug of colour’. Packed with symbolism and motifs, his work is bright, colourful and full of life. He talks to Art Related Noise about moving on from illustration, working in Art Republic and how there is nothing better than the smell of garlic, olive oil and salt, especially when cooking Vegan food.

S2 E4 // Euan Roberts

One of the worlds leading typographic artists, Ben Eine is known for his typefaces and original fonts. Starting out as a graffiti artist he's moved on from painting trains to having one of his works hanging up in the White House. Meeting at his studio in Bermondsey, he talks to Art Related Noise about his work, how society impacts what he creates and how painting letters onto shop shutters in East London was the catalyst he needed to change the way he looked at his art.

S2 E3 // Ben Eine

Legendary street artist Pure Evil and Dan Doherty from the popular art duo Art+Believe join Inspiring City and Art Republic for a panel discussion at the Artist Residence hotel in Brighton. Debating the topic of 'street art vs fine art', they exchange stories and anecdotes about their own lives on the urban art scene.

S2 E2 // Artist Residence discussion Pure Evil and Dan Doherty

A collage artist inspired by retro images from the 50's, Joe Webb brings to life found images and creates new worlds filled with a sense of awe and wonder. Driven by his passion for the environment and for a desire to make the most out of the world in which we live. Joe's work captures the imagination and transports the viewer into his alternate reality.

S2 E1 // Joe Webb

 Inspired by collections and the meaning that people place upon them. Photographer Mark Vessey’s latest project captures the inspirations of Norman Cook through his music. He talks to Art Related Nonsense about his work, how Attitude magazine led to his series photographing collections and how he ended up giving Kate Moss his collection of Vogue magazines.

S1 E10 // Mark Vessey

 Known for her sensuous bright lips, the work of Sara Pope is instantly recognisable! Focusing in on the very human emotions that the lips allow us to convey. Sara’s work seeks to explore the different ways in which we communicate using the mouth. Initially starting out as a mathematician, she talks to Art Related Nonsense about her move from maths to shoe design, the world of fashion and eventually art.

S1 E9 // Sara Pope

 Alexandra Gallagher is known for her elaborate digital collages and her bright intricate paintings. Based in Blackburn she’s also heavily involved in the town’s ‘Open Walls’ street art festival. We speak to Alexandra as she shows us around the murals of Blackburn. She tells us about her style, her influences and why she decided to give street art a go.  

S1 E8 // Alexandra Gallagher

 One of the pioneers of the Brighton graffiti scene, REQ's style has changed somewhat since starting out in 1984 painting letters on the streets. Now known for his portrait-based street art – often featuring a muse who he calls 'Smudge' to create images on canvas and on local walls – REQ joins us to talk a little Art-related Nonsense, sharing insights into the city's scene and dishing the details of his latest partnership with artrepublic: a street art tour around the city.

S1 E7 // REQ

 Inspired by the hills of his native Snowdonia, Bristol-based artist Benjamin Thomas Taylor produces work that is bright and cheery, but that often has a deeper meaning. He talks to Art-related Nonsense about his career – including his formative years living in a shared workspace in Hackney Wick – and why he loves words and painting-by-numbers kits. 

S1 E6 // Benjamin Thomas Taylor

 Jayson Lilley is Known for his expansive London skylines, finished with gold-leaf skies, artist Jayson Lilley talks to Art-related Nonsense about his creative approach, how each piece can incorporate hundreds of photos and the role his dyslexia has played in becoming the artist he is today.

S1 E5 // Jayson Lilley

Ever wondered why contemporary art is considered art at all? Or stood in a gallery pondering the story behind a famous artist’s life or the meaning of their piece de resistance? Think all art is nonsense? Then let us debunk some artistic myths and weave you some stories as we discuss a whole lot of art-related nonsense with the people who make creativity their life’s work – artists (in case that wasn’t clear!)

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