News update: New Zine and three dates for August

If you saw my Instagram story on Thursday, you’ll already know this, but I’ll soon be releasing a zine covering the end of Arsenal’s season, from the title win to the trophy parade. If you’ve read my previous blog posts [here and here], you’ll know that my dad passed away during this same period. The zine, in dedication to him, will have all profits dedicated to a bran cancer trust. I’m currently looking into four [Headcase, Brain tumour research, the brain tumour charity and brainstrust], but if anyone has any ideas or recommendations, I’m all ears.

All change with this one. Using Affinity, a new printer and a square zine!

There’ll be more to come on the zine soon, along with some learnings on putting it together in Affinity and using print.works a different printer to Mixam (after all the fun and games with my Carnival zine).

Now, three dates to put in your diary for August:

Here & Now: A one-night group exhibition

Thursday 20th August

Mark Luke Grant is holding a one-day-only exhibition, ‘Here & Now’, at the Photobook Cafe from 6pm to 10pm. I am excited to announce that one of the photographs on display will be one of mine from Notting Hill Carnival. If you are free that evening, please do come along!

Public decency: Photos by Cal Holland

Thursday 27th August

Cal Holland has his first solo exhibition, ‘Public Decency’ at the Kings Arms pub in Bethnal Green. The opening night is on Thursday 27th August at 6pm. Not one to miss!

Nearly time to dance on the streets: Notting Hill Carnival returns

Sunday 30th August - Monday 1st Sept

Notting Hill Carnival is back for its 60th anniversary! I wrote a short post with tip here, but if you’re heading there on either day, I’m sure you’ll spot me in the crowd ;)