'12 Po-tentiates

I had the opportunity of spending time at the Minories Gallery, Colchester last Friday and I was pleased to get to see two exhibitions.

'12 Po-tentiates allowed me to view some of the best work created by Colchester Institute's 2012 art and design degree show students.

I also had time to ponder the exhibition detailing the development of the Minories art archive and collection - although I was disappointed to view pieces by only a handful of female artists amongst the many male artists.

If you are in town, take time out to see the two exhibitions.

I asked permission to take photographs and here are a selection...