Category: Arts and Culture
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The Branded Hotel: The Interview Room – A Psychological Thriller About Police Power and Trauma
Ten years after the events of The Branded Hotel, Sal has moved away and begun rebuilding her life. But the police officer responsible for pursuing her has never truly let go. With his career flourishing and his authority giving him access to information, people and influence, he continues to watch from a distance. The Branded…
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The Whitworth in the Park: Ghost Tree, Sculpture, Gardens and Architecture
Step beyond the galleries and explore the Whitworth’s Art Garden, where the Ghost Tree, contemporary sculpture, seasonal foliage and Manchester-inspired architecture create a unique meeting point between art and nature.
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A Town That Never Left Her: Tracey Emin and Margate
Discover the powerful relationship between Tracey Emin and Margate, the seaside town that shaped her childhood, inspired her art and remained part of her identity. Explore Margate’s decline, revival and Emin’s remarkable return home.
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Newsletter | July 26
Discover everything featured on alisonlittle.blog this July, from thought-provoking discussions on music fandom and British identity to inspiring art at the Whitworth Gallery, David Hockney’s Westminster Abbey window, coastal adventures along the Wirral, digital sketching, and the gripping new psychological short story, The Other Woman. Plus, a preview of what’s coming in August.
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The Other Woman
She always knew the affair was wrong—but knowing and leaving were never the same thing. In The Other Woman, the latest psychological fiction short story from Alison Little, a young graduate becomes involved with a charismatic older married colleague, believing she can accept life as his secret. When a chance discovery exposes a hidden collection…
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Flies of Beauty: A Vibrant Butterfly Artwork from North West Artist Alison Little
Discover Flies of Beauty, an original contemporary mixed media artwork by North West artist Alison Little. Created using acrylic pouring, bamboo drip techniques and vinyl-cut butterflies, this vibrant 80 × 80 cm painting explores themes of hope, transformation and resilience. Inspired by Alison’s personal journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, the artwork celebrates healing through colour,…
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Mastering Digital Fruit Sketches: Bananas, Limes and Strawberries
Discover why fruit remains one of the best subjects for digital sketching. Explore banana, lime and strawberry studies inspired by classic still life art.
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What Is Britishness? Exploring Identity, Culture and the Meaning of Being British
Discover what Britishness really means in today’s society. Explore British identity, iconic symbols, cultural heritage, diversity and the values that unite people across the United Kingdom in this thought-provoking look at what it means to be British.
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Michaela Yearwood-Dan: The Practice of Liberation at the Whitworth Gallery Manchester – A Powerful Exploration of Art, Identity and Freedom
Discover Michaela Yearwood-Dan’s The Practice of Liberation at the Whitworth Gallery Manchester — a powerful immersive exhibition combining vibrant paintings, ceramics and sound to explore Blackness, queerness, femininity, colonial histories, faith and the pursuit of freedom. Through colour, text and symbolism, Yearwood-Dan creates a meditative space where art becomes a practice of healing, resistance and…
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Looking Back at the Hockney Stained Glass Window at Westminster Abbey (2018): Art, Controversy, and Legacy
David Hockney’s 2018 stained glass window at Westminster Abbey sparked a passionate debate about the relationship between contemporary art and historic architecture. Created using iPad technology to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the vibrant landscape design divided opinion—hailed by some as an innovative fusion of tradition and modernity, while criticised by others as a visual…