George Shaw studied at Sheffield Polytechnic and the Royal College of Art. He worked as a teacher in Nottingham, and had studios at the Oldknows building and in Eastwood. Using Humbrol enamel paint, he creates highly detailed paintings of the Midlands council estates of his childhood. He will discuss the literary and musical influences in his work, as well as references to art history.

Thursday Live Lecture Series

In collaboration with Nottingham Contemporary, New Art Exchange and Nottingham Castle, the Fine Art course at Nottingham Trent University presents the Thursday Live Lecture series of free seminars by the British Art Show 7 curators and a selection of artists included in the exhibition. This series is an opportunity to find out more about the art on show across the city.