Cultureground Exhibition
Open every day of B.Fest, from 2-9pm
Cultureground is back! The award-winning pop-up gallery dedicated to young artists, reframing & challenging pre-conceptions of youth art & the people who produce it. Young artists offer individual & collaborative pieces in a range of media & styles through this open-call exhibition.
Located in what’s usually our Youth Club 2 room, it’ll be transformed for the week into a gallery hosting a variety of art and making workshops, but also open to those who just want to take a look at the fantastic pieces on display.
Here’s what you can expect to see at Cultureground, this year!
Artistic Spectrum
From Art In Mind, these shared canvas projects explore identity, emotions, and personal stories—each artwork a unique reflection of who they are. These group creations are more than just paintings. They’re a celebration of individuality, connection, and the healing power of creativity.
www.artinmindbrighton.co.uk
Chloe Neller Photography
From local youth organisation Esteem, Neller’s photography is inspired by Brighton and growing up by the sea, showing the magic in everyday.
@chlo31406 on Instagram
Clay!
Over the past year, Art in Mind volunteers have led a series of clay workshops with BYC. Young people from both organisations came together to shape, sculpt, and express themselves through clay—creating unique pieces that reflect their stories and imagination.
www.artinmindbrighton.co.uk
CORKiE
CORKiE paintings are neon, colourful, and staring retro graffiti style characters, all done with acrylic and spray paint to bring the exhibition hall bursting to life.
CORKiE.co.uk
Digital Nostalgia
Against today’s commodified web, this exploration of nostalgia for the early internet reflects a longing for a time when the internet felt more alive and human, inviting us to consider how memory, emotion, and digital culture shape our relationship with technology.
@bls_maja on Instagram
The Dystopian Society: Vandalism
Through riso prints, screen prints, lino works, and a hand-bound concertina book, iconic sites like Brighton’s Royal Albion Hotel and are reimagined as symbols of neglect and tension.
https://ewhite1473ad.myportfolio.com/about-me
Look At That!
Pop art pieces and character design drawings from local young artist @ajz.artzz
@ajz.artzz on Instagram
Missings and Multiples
Silhouettes, copies, and clones – who’s really there, and who isnt?
Muminov
Become part of a broader art exploration into the themes of mundanity and eccentricity, especially in people left out and forgotten. “Every person I meet becomes an aspect of my life, and here you are as part of the art piece and a part of me through your reflection.”
Platform 1
A series of photos created collaboratively, depicting the perils of public transport, the emotional & physical journey it takes us on. and how we choose to reclaim the time taken from us.
www.artinmindbrighton.co.uk
PLUMP PERFECTION CAMPAIGN
A critical yet empathetic exploration of the cosmetic procedures industry—focusing on lip fillers—through zines, posters, a game, and a manual. This work interrogates beauty culture shaped by social media while celebrating personal autonomy and self-expression.
https://ewhite1473ad.myportfolio.com/about-me
Racing In The Rain
Racing cars both modern and classic racing in adverse conditions, sometimes causing ‘rooster tails’ to form; showing the wild beauty of this incredible sport.
@hemitsch_aviation2 on Instagram
Sew Fabulous – Sustainable Fashion
An exhibition featuring the work of Sew Fabulous young students, created for this years Sustainable Fashion Week.
sew-fabulous.org
Through A Different Lens
This photography collection from Art In Mind captures moments of urban life—sunsets, streets, and train stations—seen through their eyes. Each image reflects a personal journey, offering glimpses of emotion, resilience, and connection in everyday scenes.
www.artinmindbrighton.co.uk
Wall/Incendiary
Powerful, eerie, and dramatic portraits using mixed media.
WINTERMUTE
WINTERMUTE is a video art piece exploring ‘cyberspace’ as a physical and textural landscape, using archive footage and sound, digital overlay technique, and a visual synthesiser software.
@bogporridge on Instagram