Barkle and Tranklements

Through case studies and interviews, rituals and fictions, diagrammatic explorations and art-historical essays, Barkle and Tranklements surveys the scenes, spaces and studios where art happens in the Midlands and explores the usefulness of considering regional identity in a contemporary art context.

Published by Corridor8

Edited by Benjamin Barra and Lesley Guy

Price: £15

ISBN: 978-1-9160274-5-9

Year: 2025 Edition: 300 Pages: 192 Format: 190 x 115 x 15mm Paperback, section sewn, two-colour cover, single colour inners

Photograph of two pages from inside 'Barkle and Tranklements'. — Photograph courtesy of Ashleigh Armitage.

Photograph of an image plate from inside of 'Barkle and Tranklements' showing Puppets made with Action Space for Lincoln festival, early 1980s. — Photograph courtesy of Ashleigh Armitage.

Photograph of an image plate from inside of 'Barkle and Tranklements' along with some text by Jessica Piette. — Photograph courtesy of Ashleigh Armitage.

Photograph of the back of 'Barkle and Tranklements' showing the writer names and a short blurb. — Photograph courtesy of Ashleigh Armitage.