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”
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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 Church Above the Shops
The Church Above the Shops is a poem written by Owen Collins about Broadmead Baptist Church and published in the zine BRUTAL Bristol II. Shoppers clutching pencilled listshear the gospel drifting from the striplights.Charity workers calling in for a meal dealhave been known to come out, converts with Clubcards.They claim to have found Jesus inContinue reading “The Church Above the Shops”
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”
BRUTAL Bristol II
Returning to Bristol was always my plan, and after the enthusiastic response to the first zine another trip was inevitable. The city is filled with unique architecture that one issue was unable to cover. With a growing community of artists, writers, and photographers this time it was possible to delve even deeper. Throughout the preparationContinue reading “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”
Welbeck Street Car Park – Then and Now
It was always my intention to return to the site of Welbeck Street Car Park with the hope that it would bring a conclusions to the photos I had taken a few years previously. Not only had the Car Park been replaced by a hotel, the surroundings had changed too. Further Reading: My latest zineContinue reading “Welbeck Street Car Park – Then and Now”
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”