South Korean artist have taken centre stage in London this summer. It all started with Korean Eye 2012 – a collection of key works by 33 contemporary Korean artists: painters, sculptors and photographers. This exhibition wanted to highlight how contemporary Korean artists are exploring and bringing into play a wide diversity of new materials bound …
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Just a few days before the 2011 London Design Festival opens! Now in its 9th year, the festival is a firmly established cultural and commercial event. From exhibitions to trade events, installations to talks and seminars, from product launches to receptions, private views and parties, you’re really spoiled for choice. Don’t miss the Landmark Projects, …
September 8th sees the opening of ICN Gallery, an exciting new commercial Asian art gallery in Shoreditch, London, that will exhibit everything from Pop Art to traditional craft works from the contemporary Japanese and Asian art scene. The ICN gallery will open with a very special exhibition entitled ‘OHAKO’.
London’s original short film evening is back! With weekly screenings now in Cape Town, Toronto and sold out 3D events at the Barbican London last year, Short & Sweet has firmly established itself as the best way to enjoy short films. Don’t let the cheap tickets and relaxed atmosphere fool you though – this is …
Watch Me Move- The Animation Show is the most extensive exhibition ever mounted to present the full range of animated imagery produced in the last 150 years. Captivating and entertaining, it brings together industry pioneers, independent film-makers and contemporary artists. Cutting across generations and cultures, the show features over 170 works, from iconic clips to …
Have you heard of Mambonsai? Simply put, the stage is set with a plant and a pot, then the drama unfolds with the placement of small figurines. Mambonsai posses a drive for humour and a humanistic touch giving it a lighter feel from traditional bonsai. Invented by Paradise Yamamoto and now on display at ICN …
The fourth official record from White Denim “D” is out- this four-piece band based in Austin, Texas just released a full length album with Downtown Records. Check it out if you like a layered, deep sound and artists that can master and expertly mix eclectic influences: garage and progressive rock, psychedelic music, jazz, blues and even a sprinkle of country music. They also do great live shows so don’t miss them; they’re on tour in the US now and will be doing festivals in the UK from late August.
The world needs more designer toys! Meet Paul Vincett of Stitches and Glue: a background in illustration, he is a freelance designer and maker based in London. He specialises in puppets and has been creating works for theatres, films, theme parks and clients such as Urban Outfitters. Get in touch with him if you love …
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Have you had enough of designers that charge you 500£ a piece for “sustainable” furniture decorated with scraps of vintage paper but actually made with expensive, polluting aluminium? Well then get in touch with East London Furniture. They run the Pallet Project, that focuses on building furniture form materials found on the streets of East London. …
Flux: a portable, light plastic sheet folds into a solid, comfortable chair. Available in a variety of colours it’s perfect for outdoors use and can be customised with logos for all sorts of events and settings. You can make it even more comfortable with fitting cushions and when you’re done, simply fold it back up …
If you’re in London over the next two weeks, head over to Clerkenwell for two great events. First there will be the Summer Open Studios at Craft Central (May 19-22) to source beautiful work you’ll want to buy or find a design service that will fulfill your needs. Craft Central’s community of renowned designers gets …
“Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” will open tomorrow at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, just after the Museum’s Benefit Gala. The exhibition, organized by the Costume Institute, celebrates the late Mr. McQueen and his contributions to fashion. From his first legendary Central Saint Martins postgraduate collection in 1992 to his final posthumous runway …
