Lucy Bell Gallery: Through the Eyes of Lee Miller

At Lucy Bell Fine Art - Preview Saturday 17th March 6-9pm
Exhibition opens to public from 20th March – 21st April 2012
Gallery open Tuesday – Saturday 11am – 4pm or by Appointment.

Photographer Lee Miller (1907-1977) started out as a fashion model in 1920's New York. By the end of that decade she had apprenticed herself to the surrealist artist and photographer Man Ray, in Paris. Together they re-discovered the photographic technique of solarisation and Miller became part of the surrealist movement; noted for her witty and humorous images.

Prize Pool announced!

Pinterest - three reasons for not using it

There has been a vast amount of internet chatter about Pinterest of late in which both those in favour of and against this latest user driven content website have given their views. We have been asked recently for our own opinions. While our posts on social media should have made clear that we have a considerable number of concerns about this site we have decided to publish three specific reasons for not using it, and for blocking its access to your own website.

Work For Hire; Work For Free - at MGM Grand Hotel

MGM Grand is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in the USA. It is one of many hotels/casinos/resorts owned by MGM Resorts International. Note that although the name of the organisation has 'MGM' in its title it is no longer associated with Metro Goldwyn Mayer.

The MGM Grand Hotel/Casino is undergoing a major renovation including, according to their website, "everything from our guest rooms and casino floor to our entertainment, dining, and nightlife experiences". On completion it has to be photographed for future promotional purposes.