Does art have its uses, other than to civilise, enlighten, stimulate, console? Purists would say certainly not. Art has no function whatsoever. But anyone visiting the Whitechapel Gallery, where the notoriously closeted Government Art Collection is being shown in public […]
Standing 115 metres high, the Orbit is the tallest art structure in Britain – offering stunning views over the Olympic Stadium, Olympic Park and the whole of London. This structure was designed by Anish Kapoor, and it might be the new […]
Britain Creates 2012: Fashion + Art Collusion, led by British fashion designers and artists in partnership with the Mayor of London, brings together the UK’s most prestigious fashion designers to collaborate with Britain’s leading visual artists on specially commissioned works […]
With only 6 weeks left until the much anticipated Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and being so close to the heart of the action here in London, we’re really getting in to the British spirit! If you’re looking for some up to […]
The V&A have opened their newest exhibition – British Design, 1948 – 2012. To celebrate the Jubilee this June, as well as the London Olympic Games, the exhibition highlights the best of British post-war Design, and follows the history of […]
Here are some designs by Kenneth Grange, the exhibition will have plenty more surprising designs. ____________________________________________ Website: http://designmuseum.org/ Address: Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD Telephone: 020 7403 6933 Opening times: Daily 10am – 5.45pm Last admission at 5.15pm
Miss Pokeno a.k.a. Alannah Currie (yes part of the Thomson Twin 80’s synth duo band) has created these obscure chairs that hold real taxidermy within/on them. Have a look one her website for more grandeur chairs and stuffed animals. www.misspokeno.com […]