News

15 April 2010

Announcing a new blog – Crow Parliament – by Alpha Mason and Chris Hipkiss. Apart from insights into the latter's creative processes, our aim is bring issues concerning the self-taught art-world, in general, up for discussion.

There are a couple of additions to the 'Résumé' page. Look out for the 2010 image page, appearing very soon...

10 November 2009

Many thanks to Galerie Michael Haas, via Philipp do Brito at Galerie Susanne Zander, for the images of the mHm triptych.

21 September 2009

We heard, today, that Pallant House are cancelling the talk intended to take place on the 24 September due to technical issues. Since we and Rose Knox-Peebles have already committed some time and effort to preparing an interesting presentation, we will be conducting the interview and making it available – probably as a PowerPoint file for download – on this site. Apologies to any who had planned to attend the event; hopefully, in this way, we can make it up to them at the same time as providing a valuable new insight into the artist for all.

9 September 2009

Firstly, for anyone who has bought tickets or is intending to go, we must inform you that Chris Hipkiss will NOT be speaking in person at Pallant House, as announced below. This regrettable decision was made after much soul-searching - a consequence of a cascade of unfortunate personal events and circumstances. The intention is to hold an interactive video session instead, so audience members will still have the opportunity for discussion with the artist. Unfortunately, there is no way to hold the afternoon workshop which was planned for the same day.

In more positive news, this autumn will see Hipkiss shown in no less than eight venues in various countries. Notable is the first ever show in Berlin, a solo at the Galerie Michael Haas. Six brand new pieces will be on display, in addition to several other recent works, plus a rare chance to see a couple of drawings from the early 1990's. Contact the gallery for an invitation or to purchase a catalogue.

New images will be added to the site shortly.

22 June 2009

We Cutted it, So Why Bait Me? is currently on show in Schleswig, Germany. Full details on the Résumé page.

17 June 2009

Courtesy of French artist and publisher, Blanquet, and his United Dead Artists imprint, we are pleased to announce the availability of the first ever publication dedicated to the work of Hipkiss. Rendered in black and white, from large format colour transparencies, image quality is superb, and the size of this soft-cover edition allows for a much better idea of the works as they are 'in the flesh' than is ever possible on screen. A poetic piece by New York art writer, Randall Morris, graces the back of a giant poster of the 2009 drawing, Dreizehn Hassminen. With an initial print run of 1000, this edition is likely to sell out quickly. Purchase information is on the 'Acquire' page...

Further news, from a press release from the Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, England:

Chris Hipkiss in conversation with Rose Knox Peebles
Thursday 24 September, 6pm
Renowned self-taught artist, Chris Hipkiss, will give a
unique insight into his work and the attitude of the art world
to self-taught and outsider artists.
Lecture Room, Pallant House Gallery
£10 (£8.25 Students, £6.25 Friends) includes admission and
a glass of wine.

We understand that a small display of Hipkiss drawings will be shown at the museum concurrently.

12 June 2009

Welcome to the new 'News' page, which is intended to make information concerning exciting happenings in the offing more accessible to passing visitors. The 'Site Log', to be found via the 'Last Updates' link at the bottom of the home page, will be kept up-to-date, as ever, for those interested in more minor revisions too...

Exciting happenings at the moment include the launch of the first ever book of Hipkiss images. The link for purchase will be added in the coming days, so watch this space for further details.

Meanwhile, for those in Belgium or close by, several significant Hipkiss works are currently on show at the Verbeke Foundation in Kemzeke.