Brutal – Our Shadows Will Remain

BRUTAL Budapest

After returning from Budapest I put together a few collections of images and experiences, many of which quickly became highlights of my time in the city. I explored the city by tram and metro and used them to visit Kerepesi Cemetery and All Saints Church. The city was largely historical buildings and monuments but ofContinue reading “BRUTAL Budapest”

BRUTAL Bristol – The Exhibition

BRUTAL Bristol continues to evolve. This time into an exhibition featuring contributors from both zines, plus a few new special guests. The work on display will range from photography, illustrations, models and even furniture. Partnering with The Modernist the event will take place between 8th-12th October in Sparks, an old M&S in Broadmead that hasContinue reading “BRUTAL Bristol – The Exhibition”

The Contributors of BRUTAL Bristol II

In the same fashion as with the first zine I would like to highlight the contributors that helped shape BRUTAL Bristol II by sharing their work and how to find out more about them. These artists, writers and enthusiasts have helped shape a series that was already raised over £1500 for charity. I hope thatContinue reading “The Contributors of BRUTAL Bristol II”

Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall

After several years I was back in Tallinn and of course it was import to visit Linnahall to see what condition it was in. Over the years I have visited the building several times photographing the exterior throughout the seasons but this visit would be different. On a wet and miserable day I walked aroundContinue reading “Exploring the Hidden Depths of Linnahall”

Broadmead Baptist Church

Broadmead Baptist Church in Bristol has now been Grade II listed. The following was written by Tom Spooner for the zine BRUTAL Bristol. A procession of double buses, giant photoshopped fruit and veg, a greasy spoon, Poundland: the Broadmead Baptist Church is in a part of Bristol’s centre where you’re more inclined to stare atContinue reading “Broadmead Baptist Church”

Redcliffe – A Monument to the Age of the Big idea

Redcliffe is a housing estate in the south-east of Bristol’s city centre. The area is dominated largely by housing blocks of distinct design. The following is a piece written by Ray Newman about the design of Redcliffe and accompanied by photos I took during my visit. It was published in BRUTAL Bristol. Redcliffe by RayContinue reading “Redcliffe – A Monument to the Age of the Big idea”

The Barbican on Polaroid Film

I had been gifted a pack on black framed Polaroid film and thought it would be great to shoot it at the Barbican. Though these following shots are among the best I have achieved with my Polaroid camera I am still not impressed with the results. Maybe that is part of the charm of shootingContinue reading “The Barbican on Polaroid Film”

The Barbican on Film – Part 2

I continue to photograph the Barbican on film but this time it was colour. On each visit I plan to grow this collection and discover new parts and details about the Barbican as I go. The grand plan to extensively photograph the complex and one day to eventually visit the elusive Barbican Conservatory. Further reading:Continue reading “The Barbican on Film – Part 2”

Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology

Institut für Hygiene und Mikrobiologie Completed in 1974, the Institute was originally a part of the Free University of Berlin. It was designed by architects Hermann Fehling and Daniel Gogel, who together made a considerable contribution to German postwar architecture. Now the building is owned by Charité, one of Europe’s largest university hospitals. A lowContinue reading “Institute for Hygiene and Microbiology”

Central Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin

Zentrale Tierlaboratorien der Freien Universität BerlinCentral Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin Situated in the south west of Berlin the building is now more commonly referred to as Mäusebunker (Mouse Bunker in English) but has gone by many names since construction was completed in 1981. The buildings design is singular with its pyramidContinue reading “Central Animal Laboratories of the Free University of Berlin”