Archive for 28 May, 2007
Lauren in Leeds
Lauren, an ‘Australian instillation artist wannabe, who swears alot’ (her words, not mine) was in Leeds on Sunday. I think it would be fair to say that her trip was not a complete success.
The Situation Leeds contemporary art thingy she came to see was mostly closed/not there/not working on a Sunday, despite its flashy website that promised lots going on. And it was blummin freezing cold and chucking it down with rain. So not the greatest welcome to the city.
We ended holed up in the Arts Cafe putting the world to rights and it was lovely to finally meet Lauren after reading her blog but it was embarrassing to be simultaneously let down by the weather and the city council. Leeds is a fab place, honest Lauren, just come back next time when the sun is shining and I’ll take you to Salts Mill to see the very cool Hockney exhibition and then to the original Harry Ramsdens for some proper fish & chips.
