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Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

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Composer, artist, performer, working across a range of media and processes. Dr Nic. Also @nic_scrutton at IG.
nicholascrutton.co.uk
Pre-order new album - https://nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes-from-the-blue
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Nichola Scrutton @nicholascrutton.bsky.social · 9d

I’m delighted to share that Scenes from the Blue will be released on 6th March 2026.

Pre-orders are live on Bandcamp, w instant access to the single Scene 7 Cyan. Available as CD and Digital Download.

nicholascrutton.bandcamp.com/album/scenes...

Cover design: Pascal Blua🙏😊 Cover art: me
#bandcamp

Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

Sketchbook snippet. Warm Sunday wishes to all.😊 #drawing #sketchbook #monoprint #daisies

Black and white monoprint of flower heads

February 15, 2026 at 8:01 PM

Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

Hi!😊 Saturday greetings, and a note - Sun 15 Feb at 12noon GMT - many thanks Ivor Kallin for featuring Scenes from the Blue on his Ambrosia Rasputin radio show @resonancefm.bsky.social 🙏😊 Listen at:
www.resonancefm.com & 104.4fm London area. Scenes from the Blue pre-order link in bio. #radio #sound

A view of the ocean with surf and water spraying up in the air.

An announcement with the following text

Resonance fm
The Ambrosia Rasputin Show
Freewheeling music series with Ivor Kallin.
Sunday 15th Feb at 12noon GMT
This week's show features some highlights from a recent gig at the Royal Albert (not the Hall, but a wee room at the back of the pub).
You'll hear the Dave Craught Five (Adam and Jonathan Bohman and Romuald Wadych) plus a trio of Stephen Shiell, Richard Wilson and Ian Thompson.
Plus, new releases from the MK Ensemble and from Nichola Scrutton. Even Stanley Baxter makes a brief, albeit posthumous, appearance. For more episodes visit The Ambrosia Rasputin Show
on Mixcloud. [Repeats Friday 1am.]

February 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM

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Emily Tull ASGFA

@artbyemilytull.bsky.social

I have two books about my hand embroidered artworks. A wildlife one and a portrait themed one.
www.emilytull.co.uk/store/c10/Bo...
#ArtBook #embroidery #UKGiftHour #UKGiftAM

A photograph of two books piled diagonally on top of each other on a red background. Two hardback books, the lower one has a hand embroidered Otter head front cover and the top one has a hand embroidered white older male portrait cover.

February 7, 2026 at 9:05 AM

Nichola Scrutton

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February 7, 2026 at 6:21 AM

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DTL

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Red-bellied woodpecker showing off the sweater 🪶

Woodpecker looking over its shoulder. White face with pink tones and bright red cap. Wings and body black-and-white bars a bit like a nice warm sweater.
©️DTL 2026

February 5, 2026 at 3:54 PM

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Mark Cousins

@markcousinsfilm.bsky.social

A bit more on The Story of Documentary Film.
Took 4 years to make this, so glad it's coming out.
povmagazine.com/the-story-of...

The Story of Documentary Film Review: The Art of Documenting Documentaries - POV Magazine

The Story of Documentary Film review: Mark Cousins chronicles the history of cinema in his signature fashion with this look at the art of non-fiction.

povmagazine.com

February 4, 2026 at 5:35 PM

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Malt Lick Nursery

@maltlicknursery.bsky.social

Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros - live at EMPAC, Rensselaer Polytechnic, Troy, NY, October 5, 2008

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Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros at EMPAC — Duet

October 5, 2008 Cecil Taylor and Pauline Oliveros recorded live on October 5, 2008 at the opening of The Curtis R. Priem Experimental Arts Center at Rensselaer…

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February 5, 2026 at 12:28 PM

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James Bailey

@drjamesbailey.bsky.social

Some news! There’ll be a London launch for LIKE A CAT LOVES A BIRD: THE NINE LIVES OF MURIEL SPARK⚡️

On 21 April, I’ll be at @hatchards.bsky.social with @sophiehaydock.bsky.social to talk all things Spark. Please come if you can! Tell a friend!

Tickets here! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-nine-l...

The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark with James Bailey - Hatchards, Piccadilly

James Bailey will discuss his new book Like a Cat Loves a Bird: The Nine Lives of Muriel Spark in conversation with Sophie Haydock.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

February 5, 2026 at 8:14 PM

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Becca Thorne

@beccathorne.bsky.social

A completely unexpected piece of news! I’m overwhelmed and enormously excited. Such a privilege and I’m so very grateful to astonishing artist Frances Bell & www.workshopsinyorkshire.com for giving me such an extraordinary opportunity.

A screenshot from instagram announcing that I have been awarded a scholarship by artist Frances Bell and Workshops in Yorkshire. 😃

February 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM

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Brian McHenry

@brianmchenry.bsky.social

Looks stunning 😍

February 5, 2026 at 10:10 AM

Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

I’m thrilled with Scenes from the Blue CD cover - thanks Pascal Blua for gorgeous design with my artwork.❤️

📢 Pre-orders go live tomorrow on Bandcamp Friday 6th Feb! Link coming.

💾 Release date: 20th March 2026

Thanks Creative Scotland & Tramway Glasgow.
#newmusic #soundart #soundscape #bandcamp

February 5, 2026 at 9:39 AM

Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

In case it’s of interest, I’m sharing a pre-save link for single release Scene 7 Cyan on 20th Feb - a taster of new album Scenes from the Blue coming in March. Cover design by Pascal Blua, artwork by me. With warm wishes.😊 #music #soundart #soundscape #newrelease #coverart

ffm.to/nicholascrut...

Cover art with text that says Nichola Scrutton Scene 7 Cyan - the blue tones of the cover are layered with shapes and lines. The colours are variegated rather than solid.

January 28, 2026 at 9:08 PM

Nichola Scrutton

@nicholascrutton.bsky.social

Detail, wip. I feel I’m a novice finding my way with colour, and also, I do love black and white tonal work.😄 #surreal #dream #memory #listening #atmosphere #dusk #twilight #abstract #landscape #art