Welcome to Off the Shelf 2009
10 October - 31 October 2009
Martin F. Bedford In Conversation with Ian Clayton The FoundryArtist Martin F Bedford’s posters were the public face of arts venue The Leadmill in the 1980s/90s promoting bands from The Pogues to The Wedding Present. Shining pieces of art and artefact these silkscreen works, encompassing an array of styles from Art Nouveau to Pop Art, Psychedelia to Russian constructivism, became the defining face of the venue and were so loved many were stolen as soon as they were put up! His many fans include Richard Hawley and Pete McKee, who he taught, and his recent book Up Against the Wall has been a huge hit and already into a second print run. He is also the creator of this year’s Off the Shelf brochure cover! In this illustrated talk, Martin will be discussing his work and those exciting times with writer and broadcaster Ian Clayton, the author of Bringing it All Back Home, one of the best books on popular music ever written.. The evening will also feature words from slam winning poet Andy Craven Griffiths and seasoned poetry performer Joe Kriss as well as music from rising Sheffield band The Crookes, known for their poetic, shanty-esque folk pop. Supported by Bill Paton Fine Art
Tickets £6/£4 (cons) from Sheffield Theatres – Tel. 0114 249 6000 and USUS – Tel. 0114 222 8777
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Off the Shelf is organised by the Culture Department of Sheffield City Council.
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