Spacex (art gallery)
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Spacex Gallery, Preston Street, Exeter | |
| Established | 1974 |
| Location | 45 Preston Street, Exeter, England |
| Coordinates | 50°43′12″N 3°32′01″W / 50.7201°N 3.5337°W |
| Type | Contemporary art gallery |
| Website |
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Spacex is a contemporary art gallery in Devon, located in Exeter.[1] The gallery's exhibition programme spans installations, performance, photography, sculpture, painting, film and video. Its learning programme is focused on helping visitors of all ages to explore and engage with contemporary art.
Origin and aims
Spacex is located in a converted 19th century warehouse,[2] midway between Exeter Cathedral and Exeter quayside. It was established in 1974 by an artists’ co-operative. The original purpose was to offer affordable studio and exhibition space to local artists. In the early 1990s, Spacex became a registered charity[3] and a publically funded space showing contemporary art free of charge.[4] Its main source of funds is Arts Council, England. It has been acknowledged to be amongst the best of the British Isles' small galleries.[5]
Collaboration lies at the heart of Spacex. The gallery's role in working with innovative local and international artists has been recognised by the Arts Council [6] who are increasing funding significantly over a 3-year period,[7] during which funding for many other bodies has remained static or has been cut. Historically the gallery has put on 5-6 exhibitions a year, but more recently it has adopted a more diverse approach which includes more events and more flexible use of the gallery space by artists.[8]
Learning programme and events
The Spacex gallery programme encourages engagement with the latest developments in contemporary art through an exhibitions programme which includes new commissions, projects and activities.[9][10] Work also takes place outside the gallery through artist-led projects, events and research.[11][12] In addition to organising events such as these, Spacex has a significant learning programme, working with students of all ages from local schools and further/higher education institutions.[13]
Exhibitions at Spacex (selected)
- Anne Eggebert, Matthias Einhoff, David Ferrando Giraut, Polly Gould, Marja Helander, Uta Kogelsberger, Abigail Reynolds, Almut Rink, Emily Speed and Louise K Wilson - Topophobia (2012) [14]
- Blast Theory - Bless Practice (2011) [15][16]
- Salvatore Arancio - An Arrangement of the Materials Ejected (2011) [17]
- Paul Rooney (artist) – Bellevue (2009) [18][19]
- Random Acts of Art (2010) [20]
- Theo Jansen – Ventosa Siamesis (2010) [21][22]
- Emily Wardill - Game Keepers Without Game (2009) [23][24][25]
- Simon Pope – Carving out the Past (2009) [26]
- Laura Kikauka - Celebration of Failure (2009) [27]
- Andre Stitt - Substance (2008) [28]
- Christiane Baumgartner – Solaris (2008) [29]
- Geoffrey Farmer – The Last 2 Million Years (2008) [30]
- Dawn Mellor – Vile Affections (2006) [31]
- Mika Taanila – Hotel Futuro (2005) [32]
- Phyllida Barlow – Scape (2005) [33]
References
- ↑ Jemima Laing. "BBC - Small is beautiful for two Devon art galleries". BBC News (London: BBC). Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ↑ "Spacex, Exeter : Nick Gilbert Scott - Architect / Designer, Exeter, Devon". nickgilbertscott.com. 2013. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ↑ Source: Spacex charity framework and trustees
- ↑ Source: Art places directory
- ↑ Source: The Guardian 7/7/2010
- ↑ Source: Arts Council funding
- ↑ Source: BBC News Devon 30/3/2011
- ↑ Source: Working with contemporary art - Nicola Hood
- ↑ Project report: Public Art Online, Autumn 2000 - Homing: Projects for Kosovo
- ↑ Case study: Drawing in Action
- ↑ Review: Interface, June 2011 - The Recipe Exchange project by Dr Stephen Riley
- ↑ Website: The Recipe Exchange & Gallery as Community - Helen Pritchard
- ↑ Website: Art on your doorstep - Spacex educational programme
- ↑ Topophobia Review: Frieze 17/06/2012
- ↑ Blast Theory Review: Interface, December 2011
- ↑ Blast Theory Review: Country calling, December 2011
- ↑ Salvatore Arancio Review: The Guardian, November 2011
- ↑ Paul Rooney Review: Culture24, 19/10/2010
- ↑ Paul Rooney Review: Art rabbit, October 2010
- ↑ Random Acts of Art Review: BBC Devon, 15/4/2010
- ↑ Theo Jansen Review: Culture24, May 2010
- ↑ Theo Jansen Review: BBC Devon, 24/6/2010
- ↑ Emily Wardill Review: Frieze, January 2010
- ↑ Emily Wardill Review: Interface, January 2010
- ↑ Emily Wardill Review: ArtsCulture, December 2009
- ↑ Simon Pope Review: BBC Devon, May 2009
- ↑ Laura Kikauka Preview: The Guardian, 7/3/2009
- ↑ Andre Stitt Review: The Guardian, 23/10/2008
- ↑ Christiane Baumgartner Preview: The Guardian, December 2008
- ↑ Geoffrey Farmer Review: Frieze, January 2008
- ↑ Dawn Mellor Review: Artcornwall, March 2006
- ↑ Mika Taanila Review: Art daily, June 2005
- ↑ Phyllida Barlow Review: Art daily, May 2005