The Art of Observation
Joan Taylor-Rowan takes a break from her tree articles, and discusses the art of sketching people with Maria O’Neill, artist-in-residence at the Bavard Bar.
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Kim Wan: no blank canvas
It’s over eight years since HOT last interviewed Kim Wan. In the meantime his practice has developed and paint has merged with pixels. 2021 ended with the award of a Grand Prize at Scope Art Fair, Art Basel, Miami Beach. Erica Smith decided it was time to catch up and see what’s new.
After three-year absence, piano competition prepares its return
The pieces are falling into place for Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition, which begins this month. Fifty young pianists will contest the £15,000 first prize, the jury has been chosen and a graduate orchestra established in partnership with the Royal College of Music will make its debut during the semi-finals. Nick Terdre reports.
Greens welcome new co-leader to town
The Green Party is riding high, in Hastings as elsewhere after winning their first borough council seat last May. Newly elected co-leader Carla Denyer was in town last week to meet local supporters and add heft to the campaign to win more seats in elections this May. Chris Connelley reports.
Partygate: No harsh words for PM from leading local Tories
Partygate has divided Conservative MPs, some of whom are keen to see prime minister Boris Johnson go while others offer their support. In Hastings Cllr Andy Patmore declines to comment while MP Sally-Ann Hart shies away from openly criticising the party leader. Nick Terdre reports.
Jaywalking
Women’s Voice secretary, Megan Cronin, wrote this speech for the online vigil held on 13 March 2021 following the murder of Sarah Everard. As we approach the anniversary of Sarah’s murder, it is sad to see that nothing has changed in terms of women’s safety and trust in the UK police force. Over the weeks leading up to International Women’s Day, HOT will feature articles by Megan and the Women’s Voice Collective looking at life for contemporary women.
I only have eyes for Yew
Our ‘Tree Correspondent’ Joan Taylor-Rowan continues her exploration of Hastings & St Leonards’ trees. This week, its the gnarled and noble yew.
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