Hard Magazine Issue Launch at the Norman Rea Gallery

It's been an exceptionally busy term for The Norman Rea Gallery - their busiest yet - and they’ve finished the term off by partnering with HARD Magazine for their launch party, which featured Issue 21: Origins.

HARD is a tri-annual fashion/art/culture publication produced by the students of The University of York.

A casual, interactive night encouraged visitors to bring their own drinks, and saw groups of people watching art being made in-situ, drawing together, and socialising on a conversation-pit esque sofa area.

A highlight of the night was Adrian Maidman, York student and artist, live-drawing during the night and selling his works to benefit the charity MIND.

Hard featured their limited edition merchandise alongside the event. The night was a great collaboration, mixing digital and material art forms.

In this case, The Norman Rea Gallery became host to not just the art currently on display (See: Thin Ice Press exhibit), but a transformative event that brought a dual purpose to the space, mimicking the galleries goals of being an environment for creatives to gather, socialise, and contribute to their artistic community.

Written by Senah Tuma

Contact The Norman Rea Gallery at: normanreagallery@yusu.org

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