Welcome to Margate Creates! Here, you’ll find previews and reflections on shows, profiles of artists and galleries, and broader discussions on how Margate’s art scene connects with national and international trends. Over time, I hope to expand beyond visual arts to include literature, spoken word, music, and the culinary arts.
- David Shillinglaw : Interview
I first met David Shillinglaw in 2018. We were sitting in the sun outside the Tap Room and he mentioned that he was an artist. After a quick flick through Instagram when I was at the bar, I realised that I was in the hallowed presence of The Mattress Guy. … - A Healing Dream
Laura Footes (curated by Tracey Emin DBE) 17 November 2024 – 16 February 2025 Carl Freedman Gallery, Margate I am going to jump right in and say, loudly, that Laura moves me. From the very first time I saw one of her paintings, there was a shift in me that… - SHAPESHIFTERS
TKE Studios, Margate Open weekends from3 November 2024 – 26 January 2025 I’ve decided to ban myself from using the words ‘ethereal’ and ‘visceral’ in my posts on Margate Creates. There’s nothing intrinsically wrong with these words, but they make it too easy to slide down a dreamy slope, relying… - On Margate Sands
Welcome to Margate Creates! This is my first post and I wanted to tell you about why I created this space, what to expect and a bit about me. Not a day passes without one of my friends sending me an article about Margate. Almost exclusively, they are about how…
ABOUT ME
I’m an art enthusiast, occasional artist, and writer with a passion for discovering beauty in every corner of the world. This space is dedicated to celebrating Margate’s vibrant art scene, exploring what’s new, and diving into the local creative community.
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