We are very sad to announce that Keith Newstead passed away this weekend (Nov. 7/8) at the age of 64. Keith was a dear friend and exceptionally talented maker. He will be very sorely missed. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. Photo credit: Steve Tanner
We are delighted to announce that we’ve opened a new exhibition - our first since Covid happened - in Gosport (UK - Hampshire, across the water from Portsmouth). See our blog post for more info and to book your time slot.
Announcing a family workshop which includes an introduction to the wonderful world of automata. We’ll talk together about tools and materials, explore some inspirational machines made by CMT artists and get started constructing our own projects making weird and spooky characters come to life.
During the day the zoom call will be open as a helpline where experienced tinkering facilitators will take a look at in-progress projects, offer new ideas and share tips and tricks. We reconvene in the afternoon to share our work and plan next steps for making and building with automata.
Family workshops are co-educational experiences (so adults, you get to do these activities too!). Best for ages 8 and up, tinkering with a parent or caregiver (in the same house or remotely).
Please see go here: cabaret.co.uk/ig/ for more as well as details of two other workshops we’re running.
#online #workshop #course #automata #tinkering #mechanisms #fun
‘In olden times being a fool was a job.’ Paul Spooner is working on a new limited edition of 5 fools. There will be more information in our next ‘CMT News’ email newsletter.
. #fools #april2020 #comingsoon #automata #paulspooner #teaser #pantomimehorse
Installation sneak peek. Coming soon to @phaeno_wolfsburg Germany. Thanks to @wonderfulideaco for the pix.
at someone else’s show for a change! Sarah with @smithautomata and his Wishing You Well machine. The opening night of the Artwork, Objects & Curiosities show @paulsmithdesign Albemarle St in London. Go see!
Now on: Mechanical Circus 2nd November – April 26th 2020 @puke_ariki Puke Ariki Museum, New Plymouth, New Zealand - swipe for more pictures. Thanks to @maxsworld for photos and installation! In collaboration with Rijksmuseum Boerhaave rijksmuseumboerhaave.nl/engels/ (European Museum of the Year) use link in our bio for more information.
Many thanks to @rodicdavidsonarchitects for hosting this show over the summer (and sharing this video!). It’s being deinstalled today. #repost @rodicdavidsonarchitects __________________ Physics for cats. Our Bloomsbury office window exhibition ‘A Day at the Architects by Paul Spooner’ ending soon, come and see the wonderful exhibition. @cabmech #automata #armature #sculpture #rodicdavidson #rodicdavidsonarchitects #architecture #archilovers #paulspoonerautomata #bloomsbury #woodwork #mechanism #model #3d #kineticart #art #makers #mechanical #london #britishmuseum #cats #video #craftsman #artpiece #contemporaryart #artmachine #machines #exhibition
#repost @rodicdavidsonarchitects __________________ An elephant looking at a rainbow. Our Bloomsbury office window exhibition ‘A Day at the Architects by Paul Spooner’ ending soon, come and see the wonderful exhibition. @cabmech #automata #armature #sculpture #rodicdavidson #rodicdavidsonarchitects #elephant #birds #architecture #archilovers #paulspoonerautomata #bloomsbury #woodwork #mechanism #model #3d #kineticart #art #makers #mechanical #london #britishmuseum #rainbow
#repost @smithautomata Applause family group finished and going to the @exploratorium in #sanfrancisco with the wonderful Cabaret Mechanical Theatre ( @cabmech ) #abstractart #sculpture #kineticart #artiststudio #geometricart #geometry #artcollector #artmachine #mechanicalart #colour #originalart #kinetic #engineering #craftsman #machine #artpiece #artist #contemporaryart #artdesigns
Paul Spooner and Rosemary Hill gave an entertaining talk to sell out @lrbbookshop last night as part of @rodicdavidsonarchitects window exhibition next door until end of September.
Our touring exhibition Marvellous Machines opens tomorrow at Ipswich Museum and Art Gallery until 3rd November 2019. Image: Baba Yaga (detail) by Keith Newstead see: www.ipswich.gov.uk/marvellou… or link in our bio #IpswichArtGallery @IpswichMuseums #automata #keithnewstead #machines #babayaga #sorceress #folklore #fairytale
News! 1. Paul Spooner talk in London Sep 5. and 2. Automata making workshop 1-5 Sep @westdeancollege and thirdly, @falmouthartgallery have a new online archive. Please use the link in our bio cabaret.co.uk/ig/ for more information. #automata #news #toomuchforonepost @lrbbookshop @rodicdavidsonarchitects Shows in London, Banbury and Carlisle continue. Ipswich opening soon!
Our Tullie House show in the Carlisle | News and Star with nice photo gallery.
Go see! #repost @tulliehousemuseum __________________ IT’S #FAIRGROUNDFRIDAY 🎉 & we’re paying tribute to a #fairground favourite - the #STRONGMAN 🎪💪 . Did you know that Pierre Gasnier, otherwise know as the ‘French Hercules’, was only 5ft 3ins tall, but could rip a deck of cards in half, break chains over his chest & lift a dumbbell nearly twice as heavy as himself? 🏋️♂️ . If you love all things strongman you’ll simply adore the ‘Power of Love’ automata in our #FantasticFairground Factory exhibition by @kazu_automata ❤️ . Visit our website at www.tulliehouse.co.uk to find out more about our wonderful #Summer #exhibition & programme of events! . @cabmech #museum #Carlisle #automata #Fridayfacts #mechanical #poweroflove #Cumbria #testyourstrength
Alice Spawls · At the Architects’: Whirling Automata · LRB 4 July 2019
Little Reinhold’s Wonderful Sausage Machine by Paul Spooner is currently on show @tulliehousemuseum until Oct. 6. #beforeandafter #exhibition #automata #makers #artmachine #sausage #machine #carlisle
We’re nearly ready! Our new show; the Fantastic Fairground Factory opens tomorrow @tulliehousemuseum featuring @wandasowry @carloszapataautomata @automatamaker #paulspooner #petermarkey @kazu_automata #keithnewstead and many more! Thanks @maxsworld Patrick Bond @suzanaral1 and many others for help in creation and installation!
Laser cutting labels for show opening @tulliehousemuseum next week. Light sanding required 😊 #lasercutting #automata #labels #exhibition #carlisle #poplar #plywood
#repost @banburymuseum Whats On Archive | Banbury Museum ‘Heave Ho…’ Not much to catch today..these lads would be better off heading down to @banburymuseum where the Circus is in town…. Here from 25th May -8th Sept and full of fun treasures springing to life….. Dead Sea Keith Newstead
Ron Fuller steam boat (custom model - they didn’t usually have Snoopy at the helm 😄) #ronfuller #steam #tintoy #boat
Our next show opens Saturday in Banbury, Oxfordshire and runs until Sep 7th #repost @banburymuseum __________________ Roll up! Roll up! The Mechanical Circus is coming to town 🎪 Featuring over 20 automata exhibits, lots of magical buttons to press and optical illusions to explore, all displayed in an immersive carnival atmosphere, the exhibition is truly interactive and is perfect for kids aged 1-100!
Back in time to Covent Garden (where we were based from 1984 to 2000). Today reminded by @benjamin_pollocks_toyshop who report that they’ve been asked about us regularly ever since (If you’re quick you can catch more of the #paulspooner @rodicdavidsonarchitects exhibition in their IG story) ………… Above you can see @novelty_automation / Tim Hunkin’s Doctor and Chiropodist. Paul Spooner’s Last Judgement Skeleton was in the first alcove, under ‘The’. Hands up who visited us there. Memories?
We’ve updated our Now and Future page with details of shows in London (on now), Banbury (opens 25th May) and Carlisle (opens 29th June).
