Writer and MA student in curatorial studies at Royal College of Art, Lily Hall speaks to jottaContemporary curator Ellie Greig about the curatorial concept behind forthcoming jotta exhibition, The Marquise Went Out at Five O’Clock, a collaboration between the gallery, Edel Assanti, and jottaContemporary.

Wednesday July 14 jotta open a group exhibition at Edel Assanti, Victoria’s new contemporary art project space. However, jotta and contributing artists will not be alone in this celebratory private viewing. Edel Assanti will house 4 galleries and platforms for contemporary art on this night. Here we provide a useful aid to the evening’s multifaceted events for the adventurous art observer.

We’ve had some fantastic artists submit work for the chance to exhibit at the Barbican Centre in July alongside the Surreal House exhibition. Keep them coming!

Our favourite blogs include a New Yorker’s photography escapades, a Londoners knitting obsession, an incisive online fashion magazine, and an anonymous art reporter. Each of these sites brings something refreshing to the blogosphere and are definitely worth adding to your list of daily visits.

The weekly round up of jotta’s favourite blogs of the moment, these gems range feature art and design, from whimsical illustrations to DIY crafts. If you’re in search of new inspiration, or just have time to kill, be sure to check these out!