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Graham Dolphin
(06 April 2006) - One of the standouts at last month's Scope New York, Graham Dolphin’s art, employing seemingly-compulsive writing as the centerpiece, simultaneously recalls Fluxus, Marcel Duchamp and the back of a notebook owned by a girl in junior high. With meticulous, miniature penmanship, Dolphin makes dense, obsessive, lovely formations of words using lyrics from pop songs as his mundane-born muse. "White Lyrics" indents the complete lyrics...
(06 April 2006) - One of the standouts at last month's Scope New York, Graham Dolphin’s art, employing seemingly-compulsive writing as the centerpiece, simultaneously recalls Fluxus, Marcel Duchamp and the back of a notebook owned by a girl in junior high. With meticulous, miniature penmanship, Dolphin makes dense, obsessive, lovely formations of words using lyrics from pop songs as his mundane-born muse. "White Lyrics" indents the complete lyrics...
Fabrican
(05 April 2006) - “It is what it says, simply, fabric in a can,” states Fabrican's no-nonsense website. The London-based company has developed spray-on cotton fabric. While initially it's quite thin, you can spray on more coats making it thicker. The potential is wide for many uses from industrial purposes, medical sectors, and of course fashion applications. The technology was developed in 2003 by Dr. Manel Torres and...
(05 April 2006) - “It is what it says, simply, fabric in a can,” states Fabrican's no-nonsense website. The London-based company has developed spray-on cotton fabric. While initially it's quite thin, you can spray on more coats making it thicker. The potential is wide for many uses from industrial purposes, medical sectors, and of course fashion applications. The technology was developed in 2003 by Dr. Manel Torres and...
Liza Lou
(05 April 2006) - If one desires to engulf oneself in a delightfully transgressive feeling, MacArthur genius grant-winner Liza Lou’s first London solo exhibition at White Cube is open until 8 April 2006. Otherwise, wait for announcements from Deitch gallery, representing Lou in New York. Forms in the show are also good inspirational resources for visual communications folks who need representations of purgatory on earth. ...
(05 April 2006) - If one desires to engulf oneself in a delightfully transgressive feeling, MacArthur genius grant-winner Liza Lou’s first London solo exhibition at White Cube is open until 8 April 2006. Otherwise, wait for announcements from Deitch gallery, representing Lou in New York. Forms in the show are also good inspirational resources for visual communications folks who need representations of purgatory on earth. ...
London's Ready to Eat
(05 April 2006) - London's passion for all things fresh and homemade has created a city full of markets, shops and restaurants that ask you to slow down and enjoy your food. While in town this week we've hit three of London's best food halls. While they all have a lot in common—each sells a range of packaged gourmet items, fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared items, and offers...
(05 April 2006) - London's passion for all things fresh and homemade has created a city full of markets, shops and restaurants that ask you to slow down and enjoy your food. While in town this week we've hit three of London's best food halls. While they all have a lot in common—each sells a range of packaged gourmet items, fresh fruits, vegetables and prepared items, and offers...
Flat White
(28 March 2006) - Apologies to any Aussies or Kiwis reading, but until now, I've been in the dark about how good your coffee can be. Specifically, the antipodean take on a latte called a flat white, which I had this morning at the cafe of the same name that's recently opened in London's Soho. Coffee Geeks have already been praising the place, saying it could serve the...
(28 March 2006) - Apologies to any Aussies or Kiwis reading, but until now, I've been in the dark about how good your coffee can be. Specifically, the antipodean take on a latte called a flat white, which I had this morning at the cafe of the same name that's recently opened in London's Soho. Coffee Geeks have already been praising the place, saying it could serve the...
Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939
(20 March 2006) - In my diary for early next month is the new exhibition at London's V&A, called Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939. The show claims to be the first to explore the movement from a truly international perspective, and cover all of the arts. The varied highlights include Soviet overalls from the 1920s, early sketches of the famous London Tube map and the super-streamlined Czechoslovakian...
(20 March 2006) - In my diary for early next month is the new exhibition at London's V&A, called Modernism: Designing a New World 1914-1939. The show claims to be the first to explore the movement from a truly international perspective, and cover all of the arts. The varied highlights include Soviet overalls from the 1920s, early sketches of the famous London Tube map and the super-streamlined Czechoslovakian...
Persephone Books
(14 March 2006) - Persephone Books, a small artisan book publisher in London, has resurrected dozens of forgotten or passed-over fiction and non-fiction titles written by, for and about women. Each book features a unique endpaper fabric, subtly connected to the setting of the novel. William—an Englishman (1918) is the timeless tale of a working-class couple torn apart by the Great War in the early 20th century. The...
(14 March 2006) - Persephone Books, a small artisan book publisher in London, has resurrected dozens of forgotten or passed-over fiction and non-fiction titles written by, for and about women. Each book features a unique endpaper fabric, subtly connected to the setting of the novel. William—an Englishman (1918) is the timeless tale of a working-class couple torn apart by the Great War in the early 20th century. The...
V for Vendetta Artwork Exhibition
(01 March 2006) - Regardless of whether or not the Wachowski's forthcoming movie take on graphic novel V For Vendetta is any good, the promotional artwork is undoubtedly fantastic. Concept Arts has stayed true to British artist David Lloyd's original comic book creations, many of which are going on show in London at The Guardian's newsroom from next Tuesday, 7 March 2006. As part of the ten-day exhibition,...
(01 March 2006) - Regardless of whether or not the Wachowski's forthcoming movie take on graphic novel V For Vendetta is any good, the promotional artwork is undoubtedly fantastic. Concept Arts has stayed true to British artist David Lloyd's original comic book creations, many of which are going on show in London at The Guardian's newsroom from next Tuesday, 7 March 2006. As part of the ten-day exhibition,...
Dan Flavin: Dedications
(17 February 2006) - A couple of weeks ago, Ami mentioned the new Flavin-like light installation, which the gallery has also put online. Like looking at the original works, playing around with the colored beams yourself is strangely relaxing. Contributed by SummerSeventySix...
(17 February 2006) - A couple of weeks ago, Ami mentioned the new Flavin-like light installation, which the gallery has also put online. Like looking at the original works, playing around with the colored beams yourself is strangely relaxing. Contributed by SummerSeventySix...
The Big Chill House
(16 February 2006) - The Big Chill Festival was one of my highlights of last year, and with Glastonbury taking a break in 2006, it's likely to attract even more people this summer. Off the back of its success, the Big Chill brand is quietly establishing itself in London. First with its eponymous bar off Brick Lane, and now with The Big Chill House. It's planning an opening...
(16 February 2006) - The Big Chill Festival was one of my highlights of last year, and with Glastonbury taking a break in 2006, it's likely to attract even more people this summer. Off the back of its success, the Big Chill brand is quietly establishing itself in London. First with its eponymous bar off Brick Lane, and now with The Big Chill House. It's planning an opening...
Yutaka Loves London
(15 February 2006) - Yutaka Loves London, a slick flash-based guide to the city that's as amusing as it is useful. Yutaka cheekily narrates, describing everything from galleries to flights in terse yet detail-rich anecdotes that charmingly lapse into the third person. While lodging options seem to be lacking, the recommendations give detailed information about each location and they can be added to a downloadable 'to do' list. via...
(15 February 2006) - Yutaka Loves London, a slick flash-based guide to the city that's as amusing as it is useful. Yutaka cheekily narrates, describing everything from galleries to flights in terse yet detail-rich anecdotes that charmingly lapse into the third person. While lodging options seem to be lacking, the recommendations give detailed information about each location and they can be added to a downloadable 'to do' list. via...
The Musical Underground
(03 February 2006) - Harry Beck's iconic map of the London Underground is one of the most recognisable examples of design to come out of the U.K., but that hasn't stopped people from messing about with it to great success. Not least artist Simon Patterson in his 1992 work Great Bear, which swapped the station names with those of famous people. Now, The Guardian's Dorian Lynskey has distilled...
(03 February 2006) - Harry Beck's iconic map of the London Underground is one of the most recognisable examples of design to come out of the U.K., but that hasn't stopped people from messing about with it to great success. Not least artist Simon Patterson in his 1992 work Great Bear, which swapped the station names with those of famous people. Now, The Guardian's Dorian Lynskey has distilled...
Great British Design Quest
(26 January 2006) - If you had to name countries famous for design, Italy or somewhere in Scandinavia would probably be the first places that spring to mind. But what about the U.K.? In the past century, British designers have hit the form/function bullseye more regularly then you might realize. London's Design Museum and the BBC's Culture Show are collaborating on the Great British Design Quest to discover...
(26 January 2006) - If you had to name countries famous for design, Italy or somewhere in Scandinavia would probably be the first places that spring to mind. But what about the U.K.? In the past century, British designers have hit the form/function bullseye more regularly then you might realize. London's Design Museum and the BBC's Culture Show are collaborating on the Great British Design Quest to discover...
Dan Flavin Retrospective
(25 January 2006) - Usually reviled by esthetes, fluorescent light tubes become art in Dan Flavin's elegant constructions, the subject of a traveling retrospective currently at the Hayward Gallery in London through 2 April. His sublime use of color (restricted to only a few shades) and minimalist arrangements were often dedicated to people or events, such as untitled (in memory of my father D. Nicholas Flavin) (pictured), which...
(25 January 2006) - Usually reviled by esthetes, fluorescent light tubes become art in Dan Flavin's elegant constructions, the subject of a traveling retrospective currently at the Hayward Gallery in London through 2 April. His sublime use of color (restricted to only a few shades) and minimalist arrangements were often dedicated to people or events, such as untitled (in memory of my father D. Nicholas Flavin) (pictured), which...
Charlie White: Everything is American
(09 January 2006) - "Everything is American," photographer Charlie White's first solo show in nearly three years, opens this Friday, 13 January, at Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York. White's latest subjects, like the Tate-LaBianca murder trial, gymnastics, and early man, are cultural touchstones that capture the popular imagination and inspire controversy. Created with elaborately-staged sets and lighting design, his work is about the horror and pathos of...
(09 January 2006) - "Everything is American," photographer Charlie White's first solo show in nearly three years, opens this Friday, 13 January, at Andrea Rosen Gallery in New York. White's latest subjects, like the Tate-LaBianca murder trial, gymnastics, and early man, are cultural touchstones that capture the popular imagination and inspire controversy. Created with elaborately-staged sets and lighting design, his work is about the horror and pathos of...
London Design Festival 2005
(22 September 2005) - London's always calling, but right now, with the 3rd annual London Design Festival running through September 30th, the siren song is a little louder. Exhibitions, cafes, and events take over the city and, curiously, most of what caught our eye happens on the East end, like Geoff McFetridge's premiere show in the UK at Kemistry Gallery (runs through October 5th), a Rococo installation of...
(22 September 2005) - London's always calling, but right now, with the 3rd annual London Design Festival running through September 30th, the siren song is a little louder. Exhibitions, cafes, and events take over the city and, curiously, most of what caught our eye happens on the East end, like Geoff McFetridge's premiere show in the UK at Kemistry Gallery (runs through October 5th), a Rococo installation of...
Wilfrid Wood
(09 September 2005) - Check out these one of a kind sculptures by London based Wilfrid Wood. After leaving the TV program Spitting Image, Wilfrid has been making these little (and sometimes not so little) works of art (4 to 12 inches) for the last 5 years. These unique and somewhat bizarre characters are made in editions of 10. The price ranges from 100£ to 600£ (which is...
(09 September 2005) - Check out these one of a kind sculptures by London based Wilfrid Wood. After leaving the TV program Spitting Image, Wilfrid has been making these little (and sometimes not so little) works of art (4 to 12 inches) for the last 5 years. These unique and somewhat bizarre characters are made in editions of 10. The price ranges from 100£ to 600£ (which is...
Love Money Power
(08 September 2005) - In a former sweet factory in East London, UK, resides a design studio known as Love Money Power. It was initially founded by four people, Richard Stott, Vincent Walsh, Sophie Copage and Brook Cronin. They currently add others to their team on an ad hoc basis depending on their projects, but hope to have a semi-permanent team in the near future. With a mission...
(08 September 2005) - In a former sweet factory in East London, UK, resides a design studio known as Love Money Power. It was initially founded by four people, Richard Stott, Vincent Walsh, Sophie Copage and Brook Cronin. They currently add others to their team on an ad hoc basis depending on their projects, but hope to have a semi-permanent team in the near future. With a mission...
Freezing Hot-Spot
(25 July 2005) - Fittingly in time for winter, Lapland's famed Icebar is making its way to London's decidedly fashionable Heddon Street later this year. Joining the ranks of the world's most absurdly ambitious clubs and lounges, this 1,000 square-foot space will be constructed almost entirely out of ice shipped from the River Torne in northern Sweden. Nearly everything down to the barstools and single-use glasses will be...
(25 July 2005) - Fittingly in time for winter, Lapland's famed Icebar is making its way to London's decidedly fashionable Heddon Street later this year. Joining the ranks of the world's most absurdly ambitious clubs and lounges, this 1,000 square-foot space will be constructed almost entirely out of ice shipped from the River Torne in northern Sweden. Nearly everything down to the barstools and single-use glasses will be...
Absurdist Ammunition
(13 July 2005) - Following the warm reception and unexpected success of their art book LE GUN, its editors have assembled more of Europe's budding talent to publish a second edition. LE GUN 2 is a large-format collection of paintings, drawings, collage, comics and illustrated fiction that teeters somewhere between social criticism and absolute absurdity. The compilation features work by relative unknowns, as well as established artists, the...
(13 July 2005) - Following the warm reception and unexpected success of their art book LE GUN, its editors have assembled more of Europe's budding talent to publish a second edition. LE GUN 2 is a large-format collection of paintings, drawings, collage, comics and illustrated fiction that teeters somewhere between social criticism and absolute absurdity. The compilation features work by relative unknowns, as well as established artists, the...
Neckface at dpmhi
(23 May 2005) - Dopefiend has some great visuals of the Neck Face Exhibition at dpmhi, in London. It looked like an awesome event, crazy colors, murals, embroidered camouflage canvases-- and even a candlelit room in the basement of dpmhi decorated by neckface himself. The canvas pieces made in collaboration with Maharishi are available for sale in very limited editions of 10 for £500 (good luck getting one),...
(23 May 2005) - Dopefiend has some great visuals of the Neck Face Exhibition at dpmhi, in London. It looked like an awesome event, crazy colors, murals, embroidered camouflage canvases-- and even a candlelit room in the basement of dpmhi decorated by neckface himself. The canvas pieces made in collaboration with Maharishi are available for sale in very limited editions of 10 for £500 (good luck getting one),...
Gumball 3000 Live
(16 May 2005) - The 7th annual Gumball 3000 is underway in Europe. This year the Cannon Ball Run style, drive all day and party all night rally begins in London and does a 3,000 mile European tour before ending in Monaco. There are over 100 vehicles-- some old, some new, many fast and a few driven by stars. My favorite is the Biodiesel Tourag driven by Daryl...
(16 May 2005) - The 7th annual Gumball 3000 is underway in Europe. This year the Cannon Ball Run style, drive all day and party all night rally begins in London and does a 3,000 mile European tour before ending in Monaco. There are over 100 vehicles-- some old, some new, many fast and a few driven by stars. My favorite is the Biodiesel Tourag driven by Daryl...
Dephect Clothing
(26 April 2005) - London based Depecht Clothing has a nice collection of t-shirts, clearly inspired by street culture and graffiti. Lots of turntables and scratching references, graffiti hand styles and more. I think this "Scratch" shirt while very urban, is simple clean and effective. Also, they are offering free shipping on all UK orders right now. ...
(26 April 2005) - London based Depecht Clothing has a nice collection of t-shirts, clearly inspired by street culture and graffiti. Lots of turntables and scratching references, graffiti hand styles and more. I think this "Scratch" shirt while very urban, is simple clean and effective. Also, they are offering free shipping on all UK orders right now. ...
Maharishi Day Shoe
(11 March 2005) - More excitement from Maharishi-- this time in the form of footwear. Their Day Shoe, new for Spring / Summer 05, is a simple canvas kick that features the Maharishi house camo pattern, Bonsai Forest. It's available in yellow, leaf green and woodland green camo patterns. If you're partial to simplicity in footwear colors, it also comes in white canvas or black leather. £45 (£60...
(11 March 2005) - More excitement from Maharishi-- this time in the form of footwear. Their Day Shoe, new for Spring / Summer 05, is a simple canvas kick that features the Maharishi house camo pattern, Bonsai Forest. It's available in yellow, leaf green and woodland green camo patterns. If you're partial to simplicity in footwear colors, it also comes in white canvas or black leather. £45 (£60...
Stereohype Shirts
(11 February 2005) - Stereohype is a london based online boutique offering limited edition designer products--like buttons, t-shirts, and even artwork. They gain a lot of their designer talent through varius competitions. They're frequently updated so all the designs stay fresh. I'm loving these two shirts-- The stereohype.com introductory shirt and butterflies in my stomach, but designed by Agathe Jacquillat and Tomi Vollauschek from London-based design studio FL@33....
(11 February 2005) - Stereohype is a london based online boutique offering limited edition designer products--like buttons, t-shirts, and even artwork. They gain a lot of their designer talent through varius competitions. They're frequently updated so all the designs stay fresh. I'm loving these two shirts-- The stereohype.com introductory shirt and butterflies in my stomach, but designed by Agathe Jacquillat and Tomi Vollauschek from London-based design studio FL@33....
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