My Bonnie and Clyde is an online shop dedicated to independent artists and designers. The shop is run by indie artist Caroline Bolter, who aims to ‘keep art in the everyday’, making it available for everyone.

The shop offers a good range of products including accessories, decor, music, photography, fashion, paper and jewellery. There’s also a fantastic category called ‘Odds and Ends’ where I found this unusual Eiffel Tower Gift Charm by Gallimaufry Arts. You can attach it to a gift or use it as key chain or pendant and it’s only $3.

In the Paper section I found another gem, also by Gallimaufry Arts. The Blue Mini Book above right is hand made and held together with ribbon and eyelets. It has six blank pages for you to personalise any way you wish. At only $5 it would make a beautiful and affordable gift. I know I shouldn’t mention Christmas yet but this would make a great stocking filler.

There are lots of other unusual treasures to be found at My Bonnie and Clyde. Go to www.mybonnieandclyde.com and take a look.

Starting from 28 April nine MMU students will be taking over Urban Splash’s MOHO building in Castlefield, with an exhibition of contemporary photography and installation pieces. Rebecca Lupton, Amy Richardson, Lewis Williams, Huw Erddyn Davies, Christiane Hoffmann, Louise Butler, Andrew Stairmand, Amy Booth and Hannah Webster have produced a number of pieces that cover a range of ’social, political and personal issues’.

The exhibition’s work is described as ‘powerful, emotive and sometimes maybe even uncomfortable’.

The exhibition will be taking place between 29 April and 4 May, with a special preview on 28th.

Venue:

MOHO
Ellesmere Street
Castlefield
Manchester
M15 4LD

For further details visit www.myspace.com/itsnothingpersonalexhibit

Barry Norton of Norton Photographic combines a number of elements through his art ’ photography, painting, graffiti and sculpture. He is extremely passionate about his work and was deeply inspired by his grandfather’s experiences in Guyana. His own interests in travel, history and culture are demonstrated through his photography.

Barry has achieved considerable recognition through a number of exhibitions and displays, including the Harris Art Gallery, Brew and Art Lounge. Some of his work is currently on display at the San Carlo restaurant on King Street, Manchester and at the Harris Art Gallery in Preston (see below).

Barry Norton’s work can be viewed at www.nortonphotographic.com.