Month: December 2011

On her Island FM radio show “Makin’ It” Margot Bethel chats with John Cox, Jackson […]

Amongst the numerous other things going on at Popopstudios we are busy hanging the new show – an exhibition of fine art photography featuring the work of seventeen artists under the theme Deception. The show opens Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Popopstudios at 6:00pm. Open to the public, wine and hors d’oeuvres. Please stop by…

When listing fine art media, photography is often not considered or found towards the end. The overwhelming presence of commercial photography in The Bahamas as well as the rapid move into the digital age where everyone can own a camera on their phone with a variety of lens and filter settings with the push of a button contribute to the idea that photography can hardly be considered a serious form of expression.

A new puppy has joined the three cats Shadow, and twins Jenna and Malone in Popop’s pet family. The puppy was rescued off the streets of Chippingham by John Cox and Margot Bethel. He has some health issues to overcome, primarily a serious case of mange… but he will be a cute, healthy puppy soon. Pictures to come when he looks better.

This has been a year marked by powerful fires that ravaged historic businesses, communities, and now, culture. The fire that broke out early yesterday morning in downtown Nassau took the shell of the straw market already destroyed by Hurricane Irene earlier this year, as well as the two historical buildings that straddled it—the Pompey Museum and the historic St. Cuthbert’s Church.

The Popop community enjoyed a fabulous Thanksgiving feast over the past weekend organized by Popop artist and Education Officer Katrina Cartwright. Cris prepared a succulent, perfectly-cooked, golden-brown turkey. The get-together also doubled as a farewell party for Sarah Deppe, the international artist in residence from Iowa.