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1333 days ago
"Astings" as we call it, is a very unique place to come from. There's the obvious 1066 battle ,the fishing communtity in the Old town and picturesque views that have inspired many writers and artists over the years from Turner to Alaster Crowley. I don't know anyone who is not creative in some way that lives in Hastings so its been a frustraiting time the past 20 years for Hastings and it's residence with the negativity that's always associated with the place. But it seems after many years of depression that Hastings is once again a buzzing forward looking place with some exciting musicians and artist's being given the oppotunity to create a colourful new identity. Check out the link to tvHastings!
1340 days ago
Proposal for old town carnival week 2006 By Nathan Burr I am a student studying fine art at Winchester school of art and currently working on a project that I thought might be of benefit to the residents and carnival goers of this years old town carnival week. I am currently very interested in art being used within a social framework, integrating directly into society outside of the tradition of the gallery/museum. Events such as the old town carnival have particular interest to me in there way of bringing people together and the ability of strengthening community identity. I see the old town carnival and other events during this festive week as great opportunities for local artists to showcase their work in and around the old town. Through local artist’s work a community can be revised and given a new identity. Though not always directly. The decision to show their work in Hastings particularly during Old town carnival week, wittingly or ...
