When it comes to the work of the National Gallery of Jamaica and Quilt Performing Arts, the use of space is crucial. Both entities are currently exploring the use of non-traditional spaces. This was explained to me by Quilt's founder and artistic director, Rayon McLean, and senior curator at the National Gallery Oneil Lawrence at the recent opening of the Gallery's current exhibition - Beyond Fashion. A performance by Quilt was part of the gallery's 'Last Sundays (of the month)' function....

The Kingston Creative Artwalk and Market Street held Sunday last between 10:30 am and 4:15 pm brought the curtains down on the second staging of the Jamaica Observer Design Week JA 2018 — presented by Kohler. Thursday Social began the walk in Trench Town with a guided tour of the Trench Town Ceramics & Art Centre by ceramicist Garfield Williams. Williams spoke of his ...

Despite the state of emergency affecting a number of neighbourhoods in downtown Kingston, on Sunday it was abuzz with activities, courtesy of the Kingston Creative Artwalk and the National Gallery. People from all walks of life poured into the creative spaces filling the National Gallery with art aficionados who came out, enjoy the gallery's exhibit and performances. It was a sight to behold...

Design Week JA 2018 — presented by Kohler — continued its series of conversations Friday last at 107 Harbour Street at F&B Downtown — home of the Kingston Creative Meet-up. The space was at capacity and comprised young creative minds, design experts, architects, historians and lovers of downtown. Chief architect of the group Andrea Dempster-Chung welcomed all to the cosy space dominated by the amazing black...