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A:Paul Smith in AustraliaPaul Smith has opened their first standalone shop opening in Australia. The new shop will take residence in a heritage-listed former professional chambers on Collins Street, one of the key shopping areas in the city. Paul says“The shop will consist of a series of rooms showing the various collections, each with its own atmosphere. It will be a shop which is always worth visiting as it will be full of not only clothes but also interesting art and photography and special things to buy.” Paul Smith Paul Smith opens at 120 Collins Street, Melbourne, Australia in April 2012. |
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A:International Student Film Festival LondonThe Student Film Festival is London's first international film festival solely for student films. It aims to support aspiring filmmakers, set designers, actors –cast and crew alike- to bring their colours to the future of cinema. SFFLondon 2012 will run for three days, and will be held across the 6 campuses of University of the Arts, London (UAL). The festival will screen feature film nominees and a selection of shorts representing the best student work from both British and world cinema. The films will be judged by experts such as Simon Pegg, Kevin Loader, Barry Purves, Trudy Bellinger and many more… Watch the trailer and browse the programme here: www.sfflondon.or |
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| .Cent responded on 02/02/12 | |
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A:Beside the Sea with Lisa DwanWednesday 7 – Thursday 8 March Beside the Sea is a one-woman play about a mother who is driven to the extremes of mental and physical despair, performed by Lisa Dwan. Taking on the theme of infanticide with tenderness and bravery, this is a story of irrational fear, where love crosses the border into violence. Adapated from Beside the Sea by Veronique Olmi, translated into English by Adriana Hunter. Purcell Room, 8pm £15 Find out more at www.southbankcentre.co.uk |
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A:Celebrating Enitharmon PressWednesday 21 March Help celebrate a publisher that 'has dedicatedly and brilliantly made a success of that sharply endangered species, the independent press.' (Marina Warner) In its 45-year history, Enitharmon Press has forged a singular mission as an independent publisher. Simon Armitage, Helen Dunmore, Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley read in celebration of a publisher that has printed their work. Queen Elizabeth Hall, 7.30pm £15, £12 www.southbankcentre.co.uk |
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A:The Photographers’ Gallery announces public opening date 19 May 2012The Photographers’ Gallery will unveil its new home for international and British photography in the heart of London's Soho on Saturday 19 May 2012. Designed by award-winning Irish architects O’Donnell + Tuomey, the transformed building features a two storey extension that will double the size of the previous exhibition space. Providing a platform for an enhanced programme of exhibitions, the generously proportioned galleries will showcase established and emerging photographic talent from the UK and around the world. A new environmentally-controlled floor will create opportunities to show more work from archives and museum collections and higher ceilings in the top floor galleries will provide dynamic spaces for large-scale and moving image works. Find out what's on here: www.photonet.org.uk |
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A:Song Dong: Waste Not15 February – 12 June Chinese artist, Song Dong known for his conceptual, poetic personal performances and installations, has his first solo exhibition in a major UK public gallery, Song Dong is installing the monumental work, Waste Not, in The Curve. Comprising over 10,000 items collected by Song Dong’s mother over five decades – ranging from a section of her house to metal pots and plastic bowls to blankets, bottle caps, toothpaste tubes and toys. The installation is a tribute to his mother, as well as a meditation on family life during the Cultural Revolution. The activity of saving and reusing objects of all kinds is in keeping with the Communist adage wu jin qu yong – ‘waste not’ – a prerequisite for survival during periods of social and political turmoil, but also a philosophy of those who lived through world wars and now has a currency in these troubled times of recession. On the 15th feb there is also a rare opportunity to hear a talk by Song Dong. Learn more at the Barbican website. www.barbican.org.uk/ |
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A:Celebrating Maggie’s With Maggie’s, OMA and Bompas & ParrOn 16 February in Barbican Art Gallery there are two special events celebrating Maggie’s Centers. The exciting events involve Jellymongers Bompas & Parr and a talk by OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu. Maggie’s have 15 cancer caring centers across the UK. Great names in design are associated with Maggie’s including Paul Smith and Rem Koolhaas who designed their latest building in Glasgow. The event is part of the OMA season at the barbican. www.barbican.org.uk/ |
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A:Your Mum RangWe are loving YourMumRang as it is a treasure trove of left-field gifts. It’s one part vintage, one part contemporary kook, and a whole lot of fun besides. From decoupaged hip flasks to hand-made ‘Team Sherlock’ cards, it’s a go-to online boutique for things you don’t need but will most definitely want. http://www.etsy.com/shop/YourMumRang |
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| Miriam Lesser responded on 1st Feb | |
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A:Migrations: Journey into British ArtImmigration has been a political betting chip for some time now, with a large dose of pejorative public opinion thrown in. Seeing migration as a laudable element, Tate Britain today begins an 8-month exhibition exploring how British art has been shaped by migration. Migrations features works from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries to the modern day, where most of the output was created by artists from abroad including Antwerp-born Anthony Van Dyck and Swiss-Austrian Angelica Kaufmann. Artists from this era were integral on formulating perceptions of the aristocracy, Britain’s establishments, such as the Royal Academy and race identity issues in the 1980s (Black Audio Film Collective). Other artists in the collection include Steve McQueen, Zineb Sedira, Piet Mondrian, Naum Gabo and Laszlo Mahoy-Nagy. For more information visit the Tate Britain Online |
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| Cent Magazine responded on 31/01/2012 | |
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A:Flamenco Festival London 2012Choreographed dances were for a considerable length been categorised as a stiff British ballroom tradition, consigned to community centres and staggeringly formal underworld of events and competition. Thanks to a certain BBC show, however, a glamorous reinvention has occurred: dancing with a partner is popular and viewed as a dedicated past time. Coinciding with the revival and 75th death anniversary of Flamenco dancing legend Federico Garcia, Sadler’s Wells is celebrating with Flamenco dance shows both contemporary and classic, musical performances and tributes with Flamenco Festival London 2012 Performances to look out for are leading flamenco guitarist Gerardo Núñez, the Antono Gades Company’s interpetation of Lope de Vega’s play Fuenteovejuna and Poet in New York performed by Rafael Amargo. Shows and performances run from Tues 7 – Sunday 19 February. For more information, booking and listings, please click here. |
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| Cent Magazine responded on 30/01/2012 | |
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A:After Hours at Brunei GallerySOAS’ gallery Brunei is hosting an afterhours evening of dancing, entertainment and quaint crafts. The bar is open and bands are prepped as participants can engage in a calligraphy workshop and Japanese fan design competition. Exhibitions are also running. |
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| Cent Magazine responded on 31/01/2012 | |
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A:The Prince Charles CinemaThere are some films that are just meant to be seen at night. Whether it's the mood, the atmosphere or just the fact that you feel more comfortable watching something with a drop of alcohol in your drink. Whatever the reason - our friends at The Prince Charles Cinema have had the brilliant idea of showing hand picked films very late. It's an idea which evokes cult films but also some of the great scenes in cinema - imagine Taxi Driver without Travis Bickle's late night visits to some of New York's seediest picture houses and you wouldn't have the same film. Somewhat appropriately, The PCC have penciled in Drive as their first late Friday night flick. Starting at 11:30pm expect a full house one of the coolest films of the last decade. And if the late showing proves successful expect films from David Cronenberg, Russ Meyer and John Waters in the coming weeks. We couldn't be happier. The date of the film is 20th Jan 11:30pm. |
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| Lee Kelleher responded on 17/01/2012 | |
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A:Fly To BakuContemporary Azerbaijan artists are exhibiting their work at Phillips De Pury Gallery - curated by Herve Mikaeloff - until the 29th January. The exhibition showcases the growing contemporary art scene of the country and how it has grown over the recent years, as well as conveying the vibrant heritage of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. It's an intriguing and broad mix of instillations, sculptures and painting - reflecting elements of both punchy, stark propaganda and pastel, embellished paintings. The collection of 21 artists is diverse and certainly worth a visit before it flies back to Baku at the end of the month. |
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| .Cent responded on 24/01/2012 | |
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A:The SHhhh! CollectiveHailing from Norwich, Sam Harrons is an artistic entrepreneur that launched The SHhhh! Collective, a street clothing brand as a 17 year-old skater boy. Beginning by selling hand-designed t-shirts out of a box in a style reminiscent of Only Fools and Horses’ ‘Del Boy’ to his friends at the skater park he decided to go one step further and enter a local Dragon’s Den competition. Having won, word on the SHhhhtreet spread and the SHhhh! iconic empty speech bubble trademark got people talking. A symbol that represents the feeling that ‘you can say anything’. With a strong team behind SHhhh! Harrons’ branched out and began designing hoodies and hats with the logo imprinted, a permanent fixture throughout. Posters, stickers and cards made their way around town and club nights began to form with Harrons and his dedicated friends on the DJ sets. Not stopping there, he wanted to bring forward other talent. With a vision of creating t-shirts that helped bring other artists work to the forefront, he introduced the 11 Artists Project in late 2010. 11 artists/ groups of artists designing 11 collections of t-shirts showcased per month, giving up-and-coming artists in Norwich the chance to display their work. The project came to an end in September and to celebrate the success of the programme, an exhibition of The SHhhh! Collective t-shirts, including special edition LTD t-shirts are being displayed at Beach London, Shoreditch on December 22nd from 6pm-9pm. The exhibition will run until January 8th. Kooky SHhhh! stocking fillers will also be available to purchase to ensure Christmas SHhhhoppers festive lists are firmly ticked. Following on from this, the official after party will be held at The Macbeth, with live music and Lucid on the DJ decks. To check out some great The SHhhh! Collective buys, click here. |
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| Avneet Takhar responded on 20/12/2011 | |
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A:Competition: Stand Out in CamouflageInfluential brand Built, known for their fantastic neoprene range of carry cases and protective sleeves, have collaborated with The Bathing Ape and we have the Two Bottle Tote (unavailable anywhere else in the UK), the Gourmet Getaway Lunch Tote and iPhone 4 and Macbook Pro slip-cases to give away. To enter, and have a chance to insulate in (kind of) incognito, answer the following question: Where was Steve Wozniak working when he invented the first Apple computer with Steve Jobs? The answer can found in our latest issue in our computer design article. To enter, click here and send us your name and the competition question answer. |
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| Sam Whiffing responded on 20/12/2011 | |
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A:Win a Luxury Watch Each WeekWe're really delighted at the prospect of winning a luxury watch from Time2, Covent Garden each Friday this December our month of Poise. The competition sign up form is only five entries long. So get yourself an early Christmas present. Just let Santa Claus know which watch you're wishing for this Christmas by filling out the short form or pick up a flyer at their Covent Garden store. Thank you Time2. |
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| Sam Whiffing responded on 02/12/2011 | |
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A:Cloud by Pernilla & AsifFor one day only, on Saturday 26 November, see the UK debut of Cloud – the ethereal installation by new design studio, Pernilla & Asif at York Hall, Bethnal Green. To celebrate the launch of their new design studio, Pernilla Ohrstedt and Asif Khan will fill the iconic venue of York Hall with a floating canopy of clouds, which can be experienced free to everyone. Previously shown at Design Miami/Basel this is the first time this beautiful work has been shown in the UK. PERNILLA & ASIF is a new London based design practice - their unique approach is defined by innovative design which encompasses creative direction and experimental architecture. Cloud by Pernilla & Asif 12pm – 5pm, Saturday 26 November 2011 York Hall, 5 Old Ford Rd, Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PJ Entry Free http://www.pernilla-asif.com |
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| James McDonald responded on 25/11/2011 | |
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A:Collars and Coats Gala BallThe countdown has begun to one of the most star-studded red carpet events of the year when A-list celebrities turn out in support of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home's major fundraiser on 11th November held inside the iconic Battersea Evolution. Hosted by media star Peter Andre and in the presence of the Home’s President TRH Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, the night promises to offer an unforgettable experience of gourmet banqueting and musical entertainment. Peter will be one of many A-list celebrities amongst the guests for an event that celebrates Battersea’s work caring for thousands of lost, abandoned and unwanted animals. The Home’s Guard of honour, made up of dozens of Battersea dogs, will line the red carpet entrance, treating the guests to an emotional welcome they will never forget. Other guests include Prunella Scales and Martine McCutcheon, Brix Smith Start, television presenters Esther Rantzen, Kate Walsh and Jasmine Harman, Strictly Come Dancing's Craig Revel-Horwood, and celebrity hair-dresser Nicky Clarke. The event’s top-billing performances include an eclectic mix of A-List musical acts which will shortly be unveiled. During the event revellers will also have the opportunity to bid in an exclusive money-can’t-buy auction with an array of luxury, bespoke gifts donated by some of the Home’s supporters. The Ball will raise vital funds to ensure that Battersea’s important work in rescuing and rehoming unwanted and abandoned dogs and cats continues. For more information please contact natasha@sterlingmedia.co.uk. |
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| Natasha Mudhar responded on 08/11/11 | |
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A:Creative Catalyst CompetitionVeer has announced the launch of ‘Creative Catalyst’, a really exciting and cool competition giving creative’s the opportunity to design their very own standout piece of print with a social focus. If you want to check out the gallery of entries so far, make sure to visit: Veer. Entries are going to be judged by some of the design world’s leading luminaries. The winner will get some amazing prizes- they will be profiled and have their work published in Computer Arts magazine, get their hands on £2,000 worth of Veer credits - to aid future creative endeavors - and receive £2,000 to donate to their chosen cause. The winner’s work, along with that of the 9 finalists will also be shown at the onedotzero_adventures in motion festival, which returns to London's British Film Institute Southbank from 23-27 November 2011. Their work will also be projected on key landmark locations around Berlin. So go ahead and give your cause a lift, and win some invaluable publicity for your talents, by entering your piece at www.veer.com/creativecatalyst. The competition closes on November 14th so make sure you get your entry in, as there are just 2 weeks to go! |
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| Jen Harris responded on 04/11/11 | |
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A:Signal Gallery: Punk and BeyondLittle did we know that nearly forty years on, the seeds planted by those early Punksters would flourish over the generations. Punk seems ever more relevant and attractive. Evidence of this was the huge success of Signal Gallery’s 'Beyond Punk' show last year, curated by Gaye Black (from The Adverts). A wide range of people appreciated this show, which brought together artwork by well-known Punk musicians, including Poly Styrene and Adam Ant. An upcoming second installment to this journey, 'Punk And Beyond' promises to be a very exciting expansion of the idea. Again curated by the iconic Gaye Black, we are now able to fill our new, bigger gallery space with more artists and artwork. The lineup promises to be even more varied and fascinating than the first show, with a wider range of both artwork and musical backgrounds. Fitting tribute will be paid to Poly Styrene, who sadly died of cancer earlier this year, with a series of specially commission portraits. On the four Saturdays on the shows of the shows run, live music will be played in the gallery by several of the participating artists. This will be a show that celebrates the enduring creative potency of Punk. There will be a private viewing on November 24th and doors will open between November 25th and December 17th. For more information, click here. |
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| Jabeen Waheed responded on 04/11/11 | |
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A:Throwable Panoramic Ball CameraA "Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera" can mean more than one thing in the camera world and presents a variety of possibilities. Tree tops, city scopes, church spires, gulls and festivals could possibly be invaded by the Lomography Photography crew of trendy photo taking. Alternatively, how would you use the camera? The "Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera" was designed by Jonas Pfeil as a project at the Technical University of Berlin for his diploma thesis "Throwable Camera Array for Campturing Spherical Panoramas". The camera functions using 36 fixed-focus 2 megapixel mobile phone camera modules mounted into a ball-shaped enclosure. It's able to measure the acceleration of it's launch and trigger a photograph at the highest point in the air. Once it's been thrown, the photo can be downloaded in seconds via a USB connection. This will let the user of the ball camera to explore a full spheric panoramic representation of the photographed environment. A youtube video of the ball camera can be found here. |
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| Sam Whiffing responded on 04/11/11 | |
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A:Literary Death MatchLiterary Death Match makes its first-ever WEST London visit on Wednesday, November 2nd to be part of the First Direct Dialogue Festival (5 themes, 4 days, 3 venues), tickets are only £5 for the entire Dialogue Festival Debate evening at Under The Westway in Westbourne Grove. The Literary Death Match team includes for the nights include poet extraordinaire John Osborne (author of Radio Head), the whip-smart Jacques Strauss (author of The Dubious Salvation of Jack V), Fringe First winner Ella Hickson (the playwright who authored Eight), and wonderful novella-ist Olumide Popoola (author of This is Not About Sadness). And the star arbiters who will pass judgment after each scribe: critic/author/journalist Ekow Eshun (author of Black Gold of the Sun), and poet/illustrator/performer Laura Dockrill, and the brain-bending Neil Denny (the voice behind the Little Atoms radio show)! £5 tickets available here. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 28/10/2011 | |
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A:Smile for LondonIf you are interested in seeing you on the platforms of the London underground then read more... smileforlondon.com are now calling for submissions for a new exhibition called Word In Motion. They are inviting London’s budding and established poets to uplift and inspire commuters during the bleakest month of the year with poems or prose of up to 40 words. The pieces will be transformed by leading motion artists into 20-second typographic films, then screened on the Underground platform screens for two weeks from 16th January 2012. To find out more go to smileforlondon.com. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 28/10/2011 | |
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A:Life Below the SurfaceFrom August the 4th of this year, divers have had the opportunity to go 100ft below sea-level to view a set of 12 images wildly placed underwater on the hulk of the artificial reef that is sunken Air Force ship General Hoyt S. Vanderberg. A video about the gallery can be found on youtube. The Vanderberg is a product of Austrian creative Andreas Franke, of Staudinger and Franke advertising, photography, postproduction and CGI team exhibiting his work at the very place he caught his ideas. It is possible to view the exhibition with chartered boats out of Key West. The under water art gallery is located about 7 miles south of Key West, and visitors can expect to see 12 images depicting every day life scenarios from the past staged in the very same setting as the exhibition. The images are protected from water by a silicone seal and incased between sheets of plexiglas that are then framed in stainless steel. Andreas had this to say about his images: "Mystified scenes of the past that play in a fictional space. Dreamworlds, where you can get lost or you can identify with. This makes a new and unexpected atmosphere." |
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| Sam Whiffing responded on 28/10/2011 | |
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A:Seasonal Theatre: The Woman in BlackAllow yourself (if you dare) to be transported into the haunted world of Arthur Kipps as he recounts his story, in The Woman in Black. Mr Kipps is left terrified after attending a funeral, and it's not until years later that he recounts his traumatic experience... right in front of your very eyes, with a jumpy, spine-tingling story. I've been to the theatre to see The Woman in Black several times, and each time it seems to get better and somehow scarier. Performed in the eery set of the The Fortune Theatre London, you are already feeling spooked before the curtain rises; a perfect setting! With the release of the film version due in February 2012 starring Daniel Radcliffe, it should leave you well prepared, and I am sure the film will be equally as chilling. The show has West End popularity of just over twenty three years, proving that this theatrical experience is a must. And what better time to attend than October... the spookiest month of the year! Tickets can be bought here, and you can currently book up until 15th December 2012. |
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| Joanne Myler responded on 24/10/2011 | |
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A:We Can Be HeroesDuring the late ‘70s and early ‘80s Graham Smith was ‘house’ photographer to the decade-defining London scene that spawned the likes of Spandau Ballet, Culture Club, Sade, Stephen Jones and Kim Bowen. He designed its record sleeves, cultivated its graphics and captured its characters. Smith’s photographs, most of which have never been seen before, bear witness to a riot of creativity that changed the face of music, fashion and clubbing forever. With hilarious and provocative text by Chris Sullivan, an introduction by Robert Elms, forewords by Boy George, Gary Kemp and Steve Strange, plus 500 quotes from over 50 of the main faces from the scene, We Can Be Heroes will be far more than just a photo book. It will be the living history of a generation of pop stars, designers, journalists, artists and film-makers who adopted wild, theatrical attire and an ethos of continual change. The press dubbed these nightbirds the New Romantics; in truth this was just one stage of their endless reinvention. Graham's book is available exclusively from Unbound, where authors pitch their ideas directly to their readers. When an idea has enough supporters, the book is written. Learn more here. |
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| James McDonald responded on 18/10/2011 | |
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A:Muzik Kinda SweetThe British Music Experience is celebrating Black History Month by showcasing an exclusive exhibition of 38 rare photographs celebrating legendary black musicians working in the UK. Photographer Pogus Caesar followed the musicians and singers around the famous venues producing a collection that celebrates a style of black music that brings together the UK, the US and the Caribbean. From Stevie Wonder in 1989 and Grace Jones in 2009 all the way through to Big Youth in 2011, this unique exhibition documents how black music, in its Reggae, Soul, Jazz and R&B tributaries of sound, has changed and renewed itself over the decades. Journeying from Jimmy Cliff to Jay-Z via Mica Paris and Mary Wilson of The Supremes to David Bowie's bass player Gail Ann Dorsey, these images conjure up an alphabet of the music of the Black Atlantic. |
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| James McDonald responded on 17/10/2011 | |
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A:RICK OWENS LONDON presents EGON HORST KALINOWSKIRick Owens London and RCM Galerie present an exhibition of sculptures and reliefs by the German artist Horst Egon Kalinowski created from 1961 to 2009. Kalinowski's work figures in important private and public collections around the world, including the Pompidou Centre in Paris and MoMA in New York. The exhibition will run until November 12th. For more info go to rickowenslondon.com |
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| James McDonald responded on 17/10/2011 | |
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A:Things to hang on your back and your wallIain R Webb loves making things. He especially loves making things to hang on your back and your wall. Iain describes the pieces he creates under his orangesnow banner as 'assemblages inspired by unique Second-hand Rose finds, often unfinished and cast aside by a previous owner. They are a combination of the haute couture luxury of yesteryear, remade and remodelled into a new kind of urban glamour.' Check out his latest offerings here. |
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| James McDonald responded on 17/10/2011 | |
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A:Undiscovered LandscapesThe Wapping Project ‘Undiscovered Landscapes’ is a series series of exhibitions of film from five international film makers. Five women, who express eloquently and with immense technical skill what it is to come from somewhere else, explore the landscape of the family, self, home and place. They are Marta Michalowska (Poland), Suki Chan (Hong Kong), Emily Richardson (England) and Inger Lise Hansen (Norway), all based in London, and Elina Brotherus (Finland) who lives between Paris and her native Helsinki. Entry is free and films run on daily loops between 12 midday and 10pm (Sunday to 5.30pm) until December 22nd. |
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| James McDonald responded on 17/10/2011 | |
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A:Victorinox Tomo: Modern Art CuttingThe Victorinox Tomo is the first reinterpretation of the classic Victoriniox Swiss Army Knife. Tomo, which is the Japanese word for friend, is a collaboration between the brand and Japanese designer Kazuma Yamaguchi. Modern Art cutting is a take on “Kirigami” which is the ancient art of paper cutting. As part of the new venture the brand has also worked with British artist Rob Ryan to design a collection of three downloadable stencils that can be used to create your own artwork. Rob has filmed a master class which demonstrates how to use the Victorinox Tomo which can be viewed here. You can also view a full sized A1 artwork at the London Flagship store on Oxford Street. |
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| Louise Pinn responded on 06/10/2011 | |
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A:Uniqlo SAVE JAPAN T-shirtsThe SAVE JAPAN! project was created straight away after the Great East Japan earthquake to support the worst affected past of the country. Working with the Conde Nast Group, Uniqlo has created t-shirts featuring messages of encouragements from artists and celebrities around the world including Karl Lagerfeld, Victoria Beckham, Alber Elbaz, Lady Gaga and many more. Uniqlo will send approximately £750,000 to the Japanese Red Cross Society through the sales of the t-shirts around the world. The T-Shirts cost £12.90 and are available now. http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/ |
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| Louise Pinn responded on 06/10/11 | |
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A:Design a t-shirt, change a lifeTalented young designers have the opportunity to have their designs sold worldwide and it's all for a good cause. Online fashion store MyLabel.co.uk has collaborated with Caudwell Children's Charity to launch the MyAppeal design competition. Their aim? To find the best young design talent out there. They're teaming up in the hope of reaching out to all design students in higher education whether it be within fashion design, photography, fine art, graphic design, illustration or animation. The competition will launch online here on September 21 where students will be able to find out more about the competition, upload their entry as well as check out the amazing musicians and artists who have already designed their own t-shirt which will later be auctioned online. Confirmed artists include Example, Frank Turner, Fenech Soler, Rob Ryan and TheValentines to name but a few! The competition closes on October 14 and the winning design will go straight into production and launch online at the beginning of December, all of the profits will go to the Caudwell Children's Charity. |
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| James McDonald responded on 28/09/2011 | |
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A:Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon TeaRenowned jewellery designer Stephen Webster has launched an elaborate afternoon tea experience in collaboration with The Langham hotel in London. Together with The Langham's executive pasty Chef Cherish Finden, the Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea is launching exclusively for AW/11 and has been inspired by the British designer's recent Murder She Wrote collection. The collection used diamonds and colourful stones to create dramatic, statement pieces, which are an artistic impression and reinvention of the murder mystery genre. Intricate cakes and sweet patisseries have been created to reflect Stephen’s eclectic designs. This experience, which has been mooted as the ultimate treat for fashionistas, aims to celebrate both British fashion and traditional afternoon tea with transgressive design and literary heritage. The edible masterpieces substitute sparkling diamonds for shimmering icing and dense gold for light cake within the decadent setting of the elegant Palm Court, accompanied by luxury savoury sandwiches and indulgent chocolate scones. The Stephen Webster Bijoux Afternoon Tea is priced at £49 per person, and is available from September 1. |
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| James McDonald responded on 27/09/2011 | |
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A:Urban Contemporary ExhibitionThis friday The Cumberland Hotel in Marble Arch will hosting an exhibition of the hottest urban contemporary art the capital city has to offer. The event, which is free, will be running for ten days and is set to feature over 150 incredible pieces from legends of the urban art scene such as Banksy - who will have eight pieces on display - Shepard Fairey, Charming Baker, Schoony, Eine and D*Face. On the final day of exhibition - on October 10 - the pieces will be auctioned off which will be hosted by Dreweatts Bloomsbury. |
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| James McDonald responded on 27/09/2011 | |
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A:The Power of MakingThe Power of Making is the V&A’s newest show in conjunction with the Crafts Council, documenting some of the best uses of craft practice today, from traditional methods for practical uses such as dry stone walling, to those for a purely aesthetic use such as sugar sculpting. ‘Craft’ often has connotations of an amateur approach to making, but the aim of this show is to put emphasis on the highest skill-level of making and to validate it as a design process in itself. It’s a process where an idea can be honed, and innovation can grow out of a mistake. As Daniel Charny, who curated the show said: “Making is a way of thinking”. Some marvellous examples included the open-source 3D printing machine RepRap, which can replicate itself, something which may change the way we build and make things in the future. The many examples of open-source products on display, which were created by people using collective knowledge to improve or create products that were unavailable on the market (also referred to as ‘hacking’ products in the show) reflected an entrepreneurial spirit to their inventiveness. Helen Klopper’s wool-filler for moth-eaten clothes is a case in point, a simple but ingenious method of repairing clothes, saving them from an otherwise costly repair or landfill. As traditional making skills disappear among arts schools, the show is a timely exhibition to encourage people in the importance of taking up new skills. Having ideas is great, but it's often easier to persuade someone to invest or be inspired by it if it comes in a well-made form. This free show runs until January 2nd and is well worth a visit. |
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| Alex Lim responded on 06/09/2011 | |
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A:Design Museum's Future Home to Open DoorsThe future home of the Design Museum at the former Commonwealth Institute building will be offering free public tours as part of London’s Open House weekend on 17 and 18 September 2011. It will be the last chance for the public to see this remarkable 1960s site before it re-opens as the new Design Museum in 2014. The museum’s move from its current site at Tower Bridge to High Street Kensington will triple the space in which to show its world-class collection, and greatly expand its education and public events programme. The move brings the Museum into Kensington’s cultural quarter, where it will join the V&A, the Science Museum and the Royal College of Art. Deyan Sudjic, Director, Design Museum, says: ‘Lord Cunliffe’s original design epitomised Britain’s worldwide cultural heritage, and an age of experimentation. ... The building is a landmark of 20th Century modernism and I urge everyone to take the opportunity to explore it before the transformation.’ More details on the tours (free, no booking required) can be found here. |
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| Alex Lim responded on 01/09/2011 | |
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A:Deptford XFor the past 13 years Deptford X has provided a creative platform for its community promoting the best in contemporary visual art and celebrating unique thought provoking displays across the thriving area, which has one of the highest artist populations in London. Today it announces its 2011 festival programme to celebrate once again some of the best contemporary and urban art forms, not just in London but from across the globe. This year Deptford X has partnered with the Torun Polish Arts Festival and the Santander Foconorte Festival, opening the event to an international audience and bringing another inspirational layer for visitors to enjoy. Those who have showcased work alongside the local community in the past include an impressive list of modern cultural icons including Mark Tichner, Spencer Tunick, Will Self, David Mack, Yinka Shonibare and Bob and Roberta Smith. Twelve key pieces of work will this year be displayed on billboard sites around Deptford, alongside sculptural works, street art, the spoken word, performance works, installations and walking tours of the festival. The programme combines the Main Festival, Street Gallery, Fringe, Open Studio’s and Independent Galleries. The ten-day festival kicks off on September 23 with over 50 primary exhibits and performances and more than 40 local galleries and studios programming their own shows. |
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| James McDonald responded on 22/08/2011 | |
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A:Film London Jarman Award 2011The annual Film London awards promises to be the biggest and best this year, with the work of ten film and video artists set to be presented for the prestigious Film London Jarman Award. Film London and Channel 4 in association with the Whitechapel Gallery will host a celebration of the rich and eclectic array of work from the UK's emerging film and video artists. Launched in 2008, the Film London Jarman Award gives recognition and support to artists working with the moving image and whose work resists conventional definition, encompassing innovation and excellence. The winner will be announced at a special event on 3 October 2011 at the Whitechapel Gallery. To see the full list of nominees visit filmlondon.org.uk. |
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| James McDonald responded on 17/08/2011 | |
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A:Richard Ryan's London PrintsSantiago born, Stockholm-based artist Richard Ryan is releasing four silkscreen prints to celebrate the best of the cosmopolitan and timeless city that is London, based on a selection of the city’s larger-than-life classic locations. The portfolio of four prints includes characteristic locations of the British capital including Savile Row, London Street, Victoria Station and the Parliament. The four images play on typical British traits such as Damian Hirst’s diamond skull, foxes, punk, tailors, beauty and history – all in an urban portrayal of Great British heritage. The prints measure 480x624mm and are limited to 350 copies. All are numbered and signed by the artist. For more information go to www.artnowfactory.se |
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| James McDonald responded on 16/08/2011 | |
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A:English Journey: Re-ImaginedSaturday 22 October 2011, 7.30pm English Journey: Re-Imagined Featuring Iain Sinclair, Alan Moore, Shirley Collins and a band of musical mavericks Barbican Hall Tickets: £15 – 20 Produced by the Barbican A 21st century happening inspired by J B Priestley’s survey of a troubled 1930s England In this extraordinary concert, readings, performance, music and film intersect, complement and argue. Psychogeographer, writer and film-maker Iain Sinclair, hugely influential graphic novelist Alan Moore (Watchmen, V for Vendetta and From Hell) and legendary English folk singer Shirley Collins join a band of musical mavericks, including FM Einheit (Einstürzende Neubauten), Susan Stenger (Band Of Susans) and Mute Records’ Simon Fisher Turner, to cast a fresh light on the past and present of our once again troubled land. The show features highlights from sold out events at Aldeburgh Music in Suffolk and the AV Festival in Newcastle exploring the culture and history of these unique English places. The second half will be a new London-centric summoning under the influence of Sinclair’s latest book, Ghost Milk: Calling Time On The Grand Project, as Sinclair brings his unique eye to bear on the Lea Valley area and the Olympics as well as on to the Barbican itself. For more information go to Barbican website. |
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| James McDonald responded on 10/08/2011 | |
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A:National Film FridayEmpire Presents BIG SCREEN and MediCinema, an arts in health charity who help hospital patients feel better with film, are launching the first ever National Film Friday on 5th August 2011. Companies across the land will be celebrating Hollywood coming to the UK by dressing up at work as their favourite cinema icons the Friday before BIG SCREEN on the 12th, 13th and 14th August 2011 (see www.empirebigscreen.com). The company with the best outfits will win ten tickets to the star studded premiere of Cowboys & Aliens starring Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford. With a choice of over 250 incredible things to do, including a chance to see never before seen glimpses behind the world's biggest films, live performances, a feast of premieres, exclusive screenings, chances to meet the stars, worldwide debuts of new film footage, movie master classes, Empire Presents BIG SCREEN truly promises something for movie fans of all ages. MediCinema brings the magic of cinemas into hospitals - providing relief from the wards, escapism, some precious normality and smiles to patients and their families. To participate in Film Friday each employee will need to donate at least £1 to MediCinema in return for wearing an outfit inspired by their favourite movie icon. MediCinema is proud to be a part of BIG SCREEN Film Friday, inputting some movie magic into the workplace and some hope to hospital patients nationwide. Ideas for outfits could include something as simple a Toy Story cowboy hat to the more complex Star Wars Stormtrooper outfit. The decision and detail is totally up to offices across up to offices across the UK. Both standard tickets and one day diamond tickets are available for BIG SCREEN. To book tickets visit www.empirebigscreen.com or call 0844 209 7329. |
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| James McDonald responded on 26/07/11 | |
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A:Vintage Southbank tickets up for grabs!Vintage at Southbank Centre describes itself as a 'sensual delight', and .Cent is inclined to concur! This year's offering will set your senses alight with treats for the eyes and the ears in equal measure. We're offering one lucky reader the chance to win a pair of tickets to the final day of the event including the evening revue at Royal Festival Hall. To be in with a chance to win x2 Vintage Sunday Pass + The Vintage Hit Parade Revue for Sunday 31st July just answer this simple question: What song was 10cc's first UK number one single? Email your answers to image@centmagazine.co.uk or Private Message us on Twitter. Names will be randomly selected. Closing date for the competition is midday on Tuesday 26th July. Good luck! |
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| James McDonald responded on 19/07/11 | |
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A:Listening to DanceFor my deaf friend, I've attempted to visualise music photographically. Can you guys feel the music? Music : 'Riverside' Agnes Obel Dancer : Natalie. See full size photo and more of my graphic design and photography |
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| Dean Shim responded on 10/06/11 | |
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A:Lipstick & CurlsLast weekend I spent Saturday evening on the HMS Befast dancing to swing music as I like to do. It was an event called Swing for Skin and was in of aid the charity DebRA, set up to raise awareness and funds for people with EB (Epidermolysis Bullosa). TheLipstick & Curls team were doing vintage inspired make up and hair on all the girls, but are proud to be opening a parlour in Topshop’s flagship store on Oxford Street. Lipstick & Curls specialise in vintage beauty and hair. The company was established in January 2009 by leading hair and make up artist’s Amanda Moorhouse and Natasha Hall, who both have a passion for all things vintage so decided to join forces and recreate beauty from a bygone era, from the 1920’s to the 1960’s what we call good old fashioned glamour. At Topshop, Lipstick & Curls will be offering a full beauty service. The sessions are all private, and with their vintage props, clothes, lighting and even professional tops on poses, their aim is to make the sessions enjoyable, unique and unintimidating. Open in Topshop from Thursday 9th June. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 08/06/11 | |
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A:Making WavesThe right conditions to take these photographs of seascapes only happen a few days a year, two or three at the most. I am looking for the sun breaking through dark moody clouds and big angry waves crashing at your feet. As the waves recede I run down the beach, take a picture, and run back, trying not to get the camera full of water. I took the first pictures in 2005. Making Waves by Adrian Peacock is exhibited at Lucy Bell Fine Art, 46 Norman Road, St Leonards on Sea, TN38 0EJ June 11- July 16th |
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| Adrian Peacock responded on 24/06/11 | |
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A:Does My Bum Look Big in This?I had heard about Lulu Guinness' giant pin installation at their press day, but nothing quite prepared me for the real thing. We all know the mini version, an executive office toy to leave a hand print in, well this one is life size! When it comes to anything interactive I'm a sucker, so I didn't really have an excuse not to try it out! I stood up against it and had to push quite hard, and low and behold my imprint came out the other side.What fun..I had several goes, but did look at my imprint and think..Does my bum look big in it? Well if it did, it was worth the fun. Glad to know this wonderful installation will be shown at London fashion Week! In the meantime check out photos of photos of people's imprints on the installation here. If you missed out Lulu Guinness' Be A Pin Up, you can relive my experience by watching me do it here. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 03/06/11 | |
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A:Al Fresco Fine DiningChefs Mark Jankel and Jun Tanaka the talented boys behind Street Kitchen are, I'm glad to say back on the streets again. We mentioned them in October last year when they had a trial run at the London Restaurant Festival. Now they are up and running for good. In a newly refurbished Airstream they are stopping at London locations and serving up restaurant standard food for the price of your usual takeaway, which is also cooked there and then for you, if you like, gourmet fast food. However the added bonus is that all the food is sourced directly from UK farms so it's fast food that is ethical and responsibly sourced. So I went yesterday for lunch and had wonderful salmon with kohlrabi salad, crushed potatoes, beetroot and salsa verde and sat in the sunshine with friends and eat at a leisurely pace. Some people were just taking it straight back to their offices but we were all having a day off and instead of sitting in a stuffy restaurant we sat outside in the sun. A pretty damn perfect way to eat restaurant quality food al fresco and on the go. You can keep up to date with their locations with their website and follow them on Twitter. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 12/07/11 | |
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A:Kipling x Peter Pilotto SS11After their super successful and much talked about collaboration for AW10, Kipling have yet again teamed up with the Emerging Talent Award winners Peter Pilotto and Christopher de Vos for SS11. Moving on from the powerful Galaxy adorned bags of AW comes the dreamy Milky Way print in tones of yellow, petrol and black. Embracing a youthful and retro vibe, this fun SS11 collection re-works styles from Kiping’s classic collection and re-introduces the mighty duffle bag. Perfectly marrying the aesthetic of both visionary brands - practicality and unique print - the collection was described by the Peter Pilotto designer duo as inspired by their ‘thoughts of the intergalactic traveller, or otherworldly nomad, exploring and discovering’. Available in stores now. |
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| Karolina Rogalska responded on 02/06/11 | |
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A:V&A Illustration Awards 2011At .Cent we’re always supporting fresh creative talent so we were excited to hear that the V&A has today announced a shortlist of 18 candidates for its Annual Illustration Awards. The awards are known as the top awards for book and editorial illustration and have been running since 1972 with previous winners to include Quentin Blake, Ralph Steadman and Michael Foreman. This year’s shortlist was chosen by a panel including contemporary artist Rob Ryan and Francesca Gavin and is divided in four categories: Book Illustration; Book Cover and Jacket Illustration; and Editorial publications and a separate category for students’ work. The winners will be announced at the Illustration Awards Ceremony at the V&A on 6 June 2011 and there will be an accompanying display of original artwork and published work by shortlisted artists running at the V&A from 7 June until 17 December 2011. Display will be open daily and free to view at the 20th-Century galleries, Victoria and Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL. |
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| Karolina Rogalska responded on 01/06/11 | |
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A:57 ProtagonistsAs a Central Saint Martins graduate I've always remained loyal to my educational institution, and seeing what the students are doing now brings me back to good old days of art school. Second year Illustration students are proud to present a show with illustration, moving image and 3D work produced over the course of their second year. This is a chance to see the future of illustration talent from the prestigious art college with a more work in progress feel. Private view takes place on 2nd June, 6-8.30pm, and the show runs till 11th June at SW1 Gallery, 12 Cardinal Walk, roof garden level, Cardinal Place, Victoria, SW1E 5JE |
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| Louisa Lau responded on 27/05/11 | |
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A:Roof Top Film ClubWith so many film clubs flying the London circuit at the moment it's hard to keep up to date with them all. Some are so exclusive you need to pre-order months in advance, some happen at the last minute and some just put on films that aren't that great. So the solution to this problem is the Roof Top Film Club, a new outdoor film experience showing all the classics, cults and guilty pleasures on the rooftop of Queen of Hoxton from 1st June to September this year. Open 5 nights a week, you can enjoy iconic movies like ET, Ghostbusters, Labyrinth and Waynes World. There's even a 'Chick Flick Tuesdays' showing When Harry Met Sally or Bridget Jones's Diary. All on the big screen, wireless headphones and comfy chairs with great food, a cold beer to hand. I've got diary booked for Zoolander and Breathless. Which night will you go to? Full programme of film listings and tickets are available online here. |
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| Louisa Lau responded on 25/05/11 | |
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A:Lillian Bassman Intimate Solo ExhibitionSeen as one of the most important fashion photographers of the 20th century, Lillian Bassman's key works will be exhibited at the Donna Karan store in London in an exciting collaboration with The Wapping Project. Bassman's photos are filled with mystery, sensuality, expressionistic glamour and distinctly belonging to the era of "Mad Men" New York with structured dresses and gloves, and for the moment they will be seen outside the conventional gallery context. Twenty of Bassman's black and white, elegant, graceful and originals works will be displayed in the store from 11 May through to 11 July 2011. |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 13/05/2011 | |
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A:Women. Power. Feminism.This month seems to be packed with girl power, and with Granta magazine's launch of issue 115 'The F Word', next week will be filled with talks, readings and a performance with F Word contributors and novelists like, Taiye Selasi, Helen Simpson and Rachel Cusk. Ladies, next week is definitely not to be missed. Below are the some of the events. 16 May 2011 at the Asia House: Global Feminism: A Literary Exploration. F Word contributor Taiye Selasi will be joining novelists Wendy Law-Yone, Moni Mohsin and Granta Deputy Editor Ellah Affrey, to discuss women's lives all around the world. Tickets can be bought here. 17 May 2011 at The Duke: Liar's League Presents The F Word. Held downstairs at the Duke, a beautiful Art Deco pub, there will be a special edition of actors performing the work by F Word contributors Helen Simpson, Eudora Welty and Lydia Davis. Taiye Selasi will also be there for a reading, and a discussion of her work in the new Granta issue 'The F Word'. 20 May 2011 at The Foundling Museum: Inheritance and Motherhood: A Literary Salon An evening of art, film, history and literature. Enjoy a private view of the Foundling Voices project followed by a dramatic reading of Julie Otsuka's 'The Children', a discussion with the curator, F Word contributor Maja Hrgovic and Deputy Editor Ellah Allf |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 13/05/2011 | |
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A:Little History at HostemEverything right down to the last doorknob, which incidentally used to be a curtain pole finial, has had a previous life before it was brought it to Hostem. James Brown, founder of Hostem, wanted his space to have a flare of individuality away from the former industrial space that it was. He chose interior designers, JAMESPLUMB for their sense to combine individuality with history. When you walk into the store you can feel the stories that come off each gem that was salvaged from the side of the road, a skip or found at the car-boot sale, even the floorboards have aged timelessly. Hostem offers everything for the London modern man, casual yet luxe streetwear paired with the niche, the unexpected and the directional. Hostem can be found on Redchurch street, Shoreditch in East London, with designers like,Philip Lim, Casely Hayford, Adam Kimmel and more. |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 04/05/2011 | |
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A:Drawing Room's Silent BidThere's always a rush of adrenaline whenever you go to auctions. The fast-paced speaking, the quick movement of paddles flying in the air, and before you know it you've been sucked into the temptation of raising your paddle for a £1,000 random object. For those who haven't been swayed by auctions, you should definitely check out the Drawing Room. This non-profit gallery is hosting a silent bid for everyone to have the opportunity to purchase an original piece by established and emerging artists. Over 200 artists have provided an A4 drawing to support the Drawing Room 2011- Biennel Fundraiser. The starting bid will start at an affordable £250, and can be placed online now or in person on 18 May. Julie Verhoeven is one of the artists that will be showcasing her work, 'Smile and the world smiles with you' (left), for the silent bid. Not only is Julie an artist and a designer but she is also an illustrator, creative director, a tutor but she has been a contributor to .Cent 7 April - 18 May 2011 Drawing Room, Tannery Arts, London E2 8BD Admission: FREE |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 03/05/2011 | |
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A:Together in UncertaintyThe great thing about London is that it's always bustling with creativity, there's always something new, or just waiting to happen. So if you get bored then you're obviously not going to the right places. Origin Ffoto will be presenting a diverse collective of today's most creative photographic minds in South Wales. The photographers were students of UWIC's BA Photographic Practice at Bridgend College, some of the members even hail from South Wales and Southwest of England. With their broad spectrum of fine art photography alongside stunning landscape and thought-provoking documentary styles, it's inevitable that their work has been featured in a vast range of international magazines, online e-zines and on the BBC. The aim is to provide an electric experience by producing work that will appeal across a wide spectrum in a way that is rarely seen in photography. Origin Ffoto presents 'Together In Uncertainity' BLACKALL STUDIOS, 73a Leonard Street, City of London, EC2A 4QS, 6-7 May 2011 10am-6pm, FREE admission |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 26/04/2011 | |
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A:Animal Collective curate ATPButlins…hhhm. Not the best place for catching cutting edge music? Actually, yes, it pretty much is. Animal Collective are curating the next All Tomorrow’s Parties festival at the Minehead holiday camp in May. What a line-up…there Lee Scratch Perry (mad as a hatter dub) Group Doueh (everyone’s favorite Western Saharan psych group) Dent May (who plays some lovely ukulele) and Kurt Vile and the Violators (worth seeing for their name alone). Animal Collective are a band of good taste and Brian Weitz of the band was also kind enough to pen some fine words on op-art for issue 16 of .Cent. Did you know the sleeve of their album Merriweather Post Pavilion was inspired by a story on Scientific America about optical illusions? Well, you do now. You heard it here first… |
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| Rob Dabrowski responded on 26/04/2011 | |
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A:History of Protest MusicThe history of protest song is a pretty epic thing to cover. Where to begin? Where to end? How to place a disparate array of songs in context? What genres and movements to cover? Well - seeing as you ask – Dorian Lynskey has the answers. His new book 33 Revolutions Per Minute condenses five continents and seven decades of protest song into 680 taut pages. His writing skips across genres and includes songs from afrobeat to anacho-punk to riot grrrl. Among those whose songs Dorian covers are Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, James Brown, The Clash and Yoko Ono – all favorites of .Cent’s former guest editor Keith Reilly of Fabric, who included them in his musical family tree in issue 15. |
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| Rob Dabrowski responded on 26/04/2011 | |
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A:The Sovereign Swing BallWhile everyone else might be furiously waving a small plastic flag next friday, I'll be celebrating the royal union the best way I know - by swing dancing! Come and celebrate/commiserate/escape the Royal Wedding with a glamorous evening of swing in the Balcony Room of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre with stunning views over the River Thames and St Paul's. There will be -Djs like Tim Hellzapoppin (Hellzapoppin, Gangbusters), Swinging Dickie (Bop City, Blitz Party) and Whisky Holloway (Swing Pit). -Sensational swing dancing -Glorious amounts of cocktails fit for a king (or queen) -Enough British bunting to sink a ship! Dress Code: -Think Royal wedding 1947- strictly vintage! Sorry no jeans, sportswear or casual wear. Tickets cost £5 per person (plus booking fee). All tickets must be purchased in advance, as there will be no tickets available on the door on the night. Please click here to purchase a ticket See you there! |
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| Janet Davenport responded on 21/04/11 | |
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A:Candlelight with TuboWith the Royal Wedding approaching, there's no surprise that a little more stress is added to what to get the royal couple. Unlike a birthday present to your friends, a gift voucher might not be classed appropriate, but something that creates a romantic atmosphere might be. And there's nothing more romantic than dinner by candlelight. Nothing like your traditional candle holder, the the Tubois composed of three borosilicate glass tubes of different diameters, cut at different lengths and connected together. The central frosted tube containing a standard tea light candle can be slid up and down by a system of magnets. This minimalistic piece was created by Pietro Viero, otherwise known as the 'glass master' for the 'Edition of 6'. The exhibition is a collaboration of six design studios working hand in hand with six craftsmen from the region of Venice, Italy. |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 19/04/11 | |
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A:Stella & Calatrava: The Michael Kohlhaas CurtainFor the first time ever, Santiago Calatrava and Frank Stella present their first installation together at the New National Gallery in Berlin. With their passion to push artistic boundaries, Stella & Calatrava: The Michael Kohlhaas Curtain is a work of art combining Stella's monumental painting - a 98-foot mural, and Calatrava's designed steel sculpture. This installation shows that even with artistic differences, Calatrava who is known for his arching sculptural forms of buildings and bridges and Stella for his use of geometric patterns and vibrant colors, they are still able to create something spectacular. Santiago Calatrava contributed his work and sketches to Issue 15: Sense of Purpose The Stella & Calatrava: The Michael Kohlhaas Curtain exhibition will be on view at the New National Gallery in Berlin until 14 August. Photo by Barbara Burg and Oliver Schuh |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 15/04/11 | |
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A:Look Up At The Sky“The loudest sound today is not the speedboats, the shouting or the tumbling blast of water at the lock, but the beating of heavy wings on the river surface.” From Kingston Bridge to Teddington Lock Southside | Start: 13:06 | End: 13:57 | Duration: 51mins Gemma Seltzer is on a mission to find the most peaceful places in London, by exploring the peace and the pauses in London. The stairwell at Peckham Library, two benches in Bloomsbury and by an obelisk on the way to Richmond are just some of the spots noted so far, but she’s got a long way to go. Since March 2011, she’s been walking along the River Thames and writing about it, as well as making charts, playing with maps and taking pictures. Take a look at Look Up At The Sky to follow the route so far. There, you can also add your own quiet and lovely peaceful place in London on a map. Gemma is also the author of daily fiction blog Speak to Strangers, affiliated to the London Word Festival 2010 and featured in the Independent on Sunday. It is currently being re-crafted into a book by Penned In The Margins forthcoming in June 2011. |
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| Gemma Seltzer responded on 15/04/11 | |
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A:Music For JapanDevastated by the tsunami that hit Japan, Music for Japan was organised to help raise awareness and funds for the country. This month, The Gallery Café will be hosting the London event for Japan. All proceeds collected will go towards the Red Cross Japan Appeal. Line-ups for the event include, Yaneka, a post-rock Japanese band, were on their worldwide tour in Sweden when the tsunami hit their home country, will be extending their trip to perform at the café. Also performing is jazz-folk tune Eliza Wren Payne, alternative folk Samantha Whates and Ross Wilson from Blue Rose Code who will also be hosting the event. You can buy tickets online here, or visit The Gallery Café Blog Also visit the Facebook page The Gallery Café 16 April 2011, 7-10pm 21 Old Ford Road Bethnal Green E2 9PL |
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| Francesca Geary responded on 05/04/11 | |
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A:Shane Beales' New Year SongMy name is Shane Beales, here is a video that I recently made for a song of mine called 'A New Year'. The song is 365 beats long, it is made up of 52 bars of 7 beats. The video is 365 photographs. I put it up on you tube on Jan 1st. Hope you enjoy it and hope you are having a great 2011! Watch my A New Year video here |
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| Shane Beales responded on 22/03/11 | |
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A:Prada Does OlympicsKnown for being elegant, chic and the epitome of style, Prada adds another facet and takes a laid back attitude and youthful energetic approach with it's new season's bags and luggage. Reminiscent of the bowling bag era, Prada revisits sports luxe, this time with a take on the varsity trend. A sporty graphic logo, stripes and vibrant colours takes the "Saffiano Righe" collection off the pitch and into the city. |
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| Michael Temprano responded on 16/03/11 | |
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A:Odd SodsA curious thing is happening in artist Dicky Graham recycling bin. Cogs are turning, frames are shifting, arms and legs are sprouting – breathing big lungs of new life into still things. His new exhibition Odds and Sods at Ketchum Pleon, brings all these new lives together. Spirited, a touch nostalgic, and above all warmly imaginative, these works connect up the sometimes disparate parts of a life with play on lingo and laughter. Odds and Sods is at Ketchum Pleon from 14 March-13 May 2011 35-41 Folgate Street London E1 6BX |
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| Bryony Harris responded on 16/03/11 | |
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A:Westwood x Lee DenimVivienne Westwood isn't a stranger to breaking the rules. Known for her takes on British heritage fashion and quirky designs, the grand dame's Anglomania label collaborates with Lee jeans for their second season of menswear and womenswear. The Ossie Clark shirt with it's asymetric collar which is off centre and echoed in the fastening, is a rule breaker we love, with a touch of rebellious elegance. The Vivienne Westwood Anglomania x Lee Denim collection is available now. |
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| Michael Temprano - Fashion Editor responded on 16/03/11 | |
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A:Anthony Burrill at Spring Projects / Pick Me UpWe love a bit of Anthony Burrill, he has contributed original work to Cent since the first issue was released in 2004. You can view new works (pictured) at the cafe in Spring Projects. The slogans on the primary coloured posters had his usual linguistic charm but the acrylic mirrored pieces had a much more illustrative sensibility, the circular lines making me think of the groovy 60s. Also this year's Pick Me Up will be hosted by Anthony Burrill where he will have an open studio for the public to participate in. Pick Me Up will be exhibiting the most innovative and fresh graphic artists, collectives and galleries. Pick Me Up 17-27 March Daily 10am-7pm, Thurs until 9pm Embankment Galleries, South Wing £7/£5 |
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| Louisa Lau responded on 14/03/11 | |
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A:The New SideThe perfect summer shoe, combining statement style and unbeatable functionality is re-invented for SS11 by those who invented it the first time around; Sebago. The now cult classic, Dockside, is the perfect way to brighten up your look and maintain casual sophistication throughout the summer months. This season Sebago have defied the rules by updating the Docksides collection with coloured, reverse suede leathers, retaining the hand sewn authenticity Sebago created for this style 40 years ago and mixing it with a unique two tone finish, complimented with tonal, slip-resistant and non-marking patented Docksides Boat Sole. The Boatyard series complements this collection with archive styles brought back to life for a younger generation of Sebago fanatics, with a higher profile boot based on the original Fairhaven boat builders shoe. All constructed with the technical input of expert leatherworkers and marine footwear authority. |
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| Charlotte Kelly responded on 09/03/11 | |
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A:Giles Deacon in Conversation with Colin McDowellFriday 11 March 2011, 7.30pm at the Design Museum £15 / £7.50 members Acclaimed British born designer Giles Deacon talks about his achievements, inspiration, and passion for drawing with fashion historian and journalist Colin McDowell. After this informal interview there will be an opportunity to view work by last year’s winner of Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden, from Corrie Nielsen, on display in the Design Museum’s Atrium and Tank. This is a fashion competition .Cent has supported, with previous winners contributing heavily. Basso and Brooke, Fashion Fringe winner of 2004, guest edited .Cent Issue 10 called 'Ornament'. Erdem who won the prestigious award in 2005, made an original illustration in Issue 12 called 'Contradictions' guest edited by Michael Herz. Erdem's designs were worn by Erin O'Connor in Issue 6 'Memories' by Jules Wright. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 08/03/11 | |
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A:Child Artist ExhibitionJonathan Topor is now 11 years old, he started drawing seriously when he was 5 and has continued for the past 5 years. He was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old. Jonathan’s paintings feature cityscapes with geometrical lines and an excellent perspective for a young artist. Recently he has learned to integrate digital colouring for the backgrounds of his drawings. His show, Butterfly Mind is at the ROA Gallery and La Galleria until 12th March. |
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| Jo Phillips responded on 07/03/11 | |
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A:Paul Costelloe Pops UpAfter opening LFW last week, Paul Costelloe himself headed straight down to John Lewis flagship store on Oxford Street to open his first ever Pop Up Shop. The Pop Up offers fans the chance to own exclusive pieces from Paul Costelloe Man catwalk collection. This is the first collection of it's kind, made up of 25 garments forming a capsule of the SS11 collection that opened LFW last season. Comprising of 4 ties, 2 bow ties, 6 shirts, 2 suits, 2 trousers, 4 shorts, 2 jackets and 3 coats, only 10 pieces of each garment are available in a limited size range. These will be the only 10 ever to be made world wide and each will be individually numbered 1 to 10, so all completely unique. The Pop Up is open until Friday 4th March, so head down this weekend and get your hands on these super cool catwalk pieces before they fly off rails! |
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| Charlotte Kelly responded on 25/02/11 | |
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A:Blackpool vs. Fashion WeekWe broke the rules by skiving off from most of Fashion Week to go to the seaside for the Showzam festival of Circus and Magic in Blackpool. We were DJing at the Carnival Ball in the Tower Ballroom - there's so much history there, it's amazing. These are the circus punks from the Pleasure Beach - they still have rides from the early 1900s. Blackpool is one of our favourite places in the world! |
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| Amber and Nisha responded on 23/02/11 | |
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A:Genre Defying PopWorld music is the territory of old men who took life-changing trips to India in their youth and now sit at home wearing sandals and hemp socks, right? Wrong. Over the past couple of years world music has gradually permeated western pop. There was Yeasayer and Vampire Weekend, who created their own fashionably jerky version of Afro-pop, and now Rainbow Arabia are here with a full-length album and a European tour. The band are a two-piece from Echo Park, California, whose previous single, Holiday in Congo, was all day-glo pop wrapped up in warm African melodies. Their new single, released today, is called Without You and shows the duo taking a paired-down approach, with eighties synths, cascading conga lines and slow-burning melodies. You can see them playing live throughout Europe in April and May, promoting their genre-defying album, Boy And Diamonds, which is release on Feb 28. |
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| Rob Dabrowski responded on 24/02/11 | |
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A:James Franco the PolymathWhen most people discover their passion, they hone their talent in that specific field: artists make art; film directors make films; musicians make music. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule, with the most recent (and prolific) being James Franco. Not content with being a Hollywood star, publishing a collection of short stories, presenting the Oscars and finishing his English PhD at Yale, he’s also recording an album with a drag artist AND his first European solo art exhibition has opened in Berlin. The Dangerous Book Four Boys runs until April 23 and brings together short films, sculpture, drawings and photography. While this Friday his new film, the Ginsberg biopic, Howl, opens at cinemas. You can read the story of why the poem Howl was so controversial in the current issue of .Cent. For information about his current exhibition, click below. Peres Projects: Los Angeles and Berlin Click to watch the HOWL trailer |
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| Rob Dabrowski responded on 22/2/11 | |
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A:Sportswear Does TailoringFounded by the Fila brothers in 1911, sportswear brand Fila celebrates 100 years of style this year. Famous for the "Settanta" tracksuit jackets (I love my red and blue ones!) and Bjorn Borg association, Fila marks its centenary with the Club Collection. Tailoring, cashmere and merino wool, all with a nod to the 1970s Montecarlo playboy, the Club Collection is available as of March 2011. |
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| Michael Temprano responded on 17/02/11 | |
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A:Made Up FaceI wanted to share with you my current inspiration, myself and photographer Jennifer Pattison are working together on a loosely themed project of natural light with black and white. As a painter I am using only black and white paints and Jennifer is working with natural light source. We are not sure which direction it is heading, but every weekend we will continue to take photos of something that can not be pre determined until we have a collection of poses of all my beautiful friends splattered in paint! |
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| Natalie Sharp responded on 17/02/11 | |
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A:Vintage Footwear Goes DenimTerry de Havilland reworks the shoe that conjures up celluloid images of glamourous 1940s starlets in Dior at the railway station: the platform lace up bootie. De Havilland's spin: a peep toe, a stiletto and a collaboration with Paige Denim using premium denim, totally breaks the rules for a shoe that would have traditionally been in suede/ leather/ luxury skins and would have given workwear denim a wide berth. In chic olive or grey and with sexy and attention to detail shoes like this (check out the wing tip collars), we salute Terry de Havilland and Paige for breaking the rules. Waiting list open. Available exclusively from March 2011 at Donna Ida |
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| Michael Temprano responded on 11/02/11 | |
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A:Luna & Curious Moves In StyleTo celebrate the opening of our new store, instead of the usual party, we decided to have a marching band procession from the old shop on Brick Lane to the new one on Calvert Avenue as they're very close to each other. Everyone was invited to bring a drum, triangle, recorder - anything that makes a noise and to join the celebrations by marching along with us. We wanted to create a fun and inclusive event to launch our new shop. The party continued with hot cider and ginger cake served all day with a make up artist embellishing guests with our favourite paper eyelashes by design brand Paperself. Luna & Curious is open daily 11am ~ 6pm. 24 - 26 Calvert Avenue, London E2 7JP |
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| Kaoru Parry responded on 11/02/11 | |
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A:A Brand New LVHeritage brand Louis Vuitton, founded 1854, renowned worldwide for it's luxury ready to wear, accessories and luggage, reaches out to a younger and street-chic audience with it's fashion jewellery collection for Spring/Summer 2011. With 4 different lines to choose from ranging from florals, dainty pieces with an eastern feel, faux gem stones through to harder rock chick metal plated pieces (my favourite, the tusk has my name all over it!), there's something to give every girl a touch of luxury. |
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| Michael Temprano responded on 11/02/11 | |
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A:Reshaping the WellieWhen I think of Hunter I think of Wellington boots. Standard issue footwear in both world wars and suppliers to the Royal household, there are few brands that can boast such a long tradition. In recent years wellies have made the transformation from utility item to coveted fashion accessory and festival favourite. Hunter are now taking a bold new step into the future, out of the muddy field and into urban life, with the release of their first high-top sneaker. The Millbank brings the practicality of a Hunter rubber boot to a high-top trainer style. Full rubber with a leather finish, the new sneaker style comes in a range of vibrant colours and metallics. For both men and women, the Hunter hi-top will be available from March 2011 at a RRP of £70. |
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| Karolina Rogalska responded on 07/02/11 | |
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A:Legendary RulesFor those who haven't visited The Aubin Gallery, Aubin and Wills, and Aubin Cinema, now is your chance. All contained within a converted post war office, The Aubin Gallery specialises in promoting British young creative talent. Contemporary artist, Adham Faramawy works in digital video, print, performance and sculptural installation. His work deals with narrative, spectacle, conspiracy theories and the occult. LEGEND II is Faramawy's solo multimedia exhibition exploring the notion of narratives and legends. I found it very easy to immerse myself in one of the video pieces, which are deliberately pixelated in its execution. Dance clips edited so they've lost their original context, repeated and hashed together in an hour-long spectacle of movement and drama. A rising star to keep your eyes on! LEGEND II is on The Aubin Gallery till February 19th. Watch Adham's film here |
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| Louisa Lau responded on 07/02/11 | |
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A:All Shook UpMen’s t-shirt label t-lab’s launch design ‘01 Kitchener’ was inspired by 60’s psychedelic design - an approach which broke and shook up the rules of the previous, post war decade. British psychedelic design, unlike its American counterpart, mixes icons from our imperial past (think Sergeant Pepper or Monty Python cartoons) with colour and shape inspired by music and other rule breaking indulgences of the time. 01 Kitchener is also indulgent in itself - a six colour screen print onto soft heavyweight 100% cotton and comes on two base colours - white and maroon. As with all these collectable shirts, each design (01 - 07 to date) has its own number printed on the sleeve. See 01 Kitchener and the rest of the collection here |
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| Denise responded on 02/02/11 | |
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A:Berlin On IceIts traditional to spend your birthday with friends and family so i decided to do the opposite. Not a finger up at anyone - really. Just wanted to see what else was on offer. Seun Shote Photography |
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| Seun Shote responded on 02/02/11 | |
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A:She is Back.Cent favourite and contributor Ann Sofie Back returns with her fourth collection for Topshop. Those who were lucky enough to go her Second Life themed AW10 show will recognise the tulle ruffle detail, now making an appearance on jersey and mesh separates (pictured). The second mini collection includes striped jersey pieces, twisted and gathered to create a completely different aesthetic. We love how Ann-Sofie always manages to do something unexpected, breaking the rules of everyday wearable fashion. Get your first hit of Ann Sofie Back at Topshop today, with more coming on 27th January! |
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| Louisa Lau responded on 14/01/11 | |
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