Fantastic news from one of our 24 Week Portfolio Preparation students, who has been accepted to study her BSc Architecture at The Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL! Join London Art Portfolio for a bespoke programme to support you with your […]
Cass Art is a renowned art shop within London and you’ll have no hesitation as to why when you visit. The quality and price of their stock is good, so the money you do spend is a guaranteed investment. They […]
To start off our blog’s October theme of Taxidermy we will be looking at the work of Polly Morgan, a British artist whose oeuvre has always utilized taxidermy in some form or another. Like all modern taxidermy artists the animals […]
No matter if you live in London, currently study here or are just here for vacation -we believe it is always lovely to enrich yourself with some great exhibition. Have a look at our selection of current exhibitions and feel […]
This is every creative person’s heaven; infact, it’s big enough to be heaven. Atlantis not only has remarkably good prices, real top quality stuff in such a range, but they also pretty much have everything (except glitter!) Nothing can be […]
On the 3rd of November the Barbican is going to be hosting a Maurice Sendak double bill of his much loved book ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ and another one of his books ‘Higglety Pigglety Pop! or There Must Be […]
Artist Richard Ross looks at the display and storage of animals in galleries around the world in his photographic series “Museology”. Dioramic displays of animals shown in their natural environment were the creation of American Carl Ackley, they showed animals […]
At the Tate Britain now you can visit and peruse work by the four artists shortlisted for the Uk’s most prestigious contemporary art award. Returning to the Tate Britain after a hugely successful and popular exhibition at the BALTIC Centre […]
At the Camden Arts Centre from September 28th-December 2nd they will be hosting an exhibition on Eric Bainbridge presenting new works created from reclaimed steel and other interesting materials, leaning towards a more mordernist abstraction used by 1950s-1960s sculptors such […]
When you want to go for coffee with a friend or maybe sneak away with a good book and a latte then ‘Bermondsey Coffee’ is the place to go. This young coffee shop is one of three places owned by […]
The Michael Werner Gallery is going to play host to a new body of work by Peter Doig which will also welcome the opening of Michael Werner’s new location ( 22 Upper Brook Street in London’s Mayfair) and it is the […]
Where LAP (London Art Portfolio) is situated we’re very lucky to have a very creative and popular area surrounding our little corner of Tower Bridge full of pubs, bars, cafes and quirky little shops. Here are a list of some […]
Until October 14th the Tate Modern is exhibiting 60 paintings by Munch most of which have come from the Munch Museum in Oslo to explore the artist’s work from the 20th century, this includes a rare showing of Munch’s work […]
The Artist Thomas Schütte presents his key sculptural, photographic and painted portraits at the Serpentine Gallery. Although Schütte has returned to portraiture throughout his career, this is the first exhibition dedicated entirely to his pioneering works. Key pieces from the Schütte’s […]
So what do you do if you get tired of the same old McDonalds or Burgerking? The usual answer is “get healthy” but that’s boring, so why not add a little extra to your fast food? “What little extra?” you […]
At the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) opening now 25th September till 18th November, is the artist Bjarne Melgaard’s first solo exhibit in the UK which will feature two of his collaborative works. The first in the Lower Gallery will […]
So you wake up in the morning hungry after a nights drinking… There’s only one place to escape to so you can fill that void made of shame and cheap vodka… That place is ‘The Breakfast Club’. The Breakfast Club […]
If you want to have your chinese or thai food with an added technological twist why not head over to Inamo! This restaurant takes the normal dining experience and modernises it to rival the robot restaurants in Japan. The concept […]
Tired of your usual cinemas like Odeon or Vue? Want some more leg room or want to get in from the rain and cold? Into you’re more international or independent/cult films? Well there are a range of cinemas around London […]
The Rooftop Film Club is back to help make viewing your favourite and classic films more memorable! Setting up in three locations around London (Shoreditch, London Fields and Kensington) you can sit back, relax and enjoy a fun viewing experience […]
Right now at the BFI South Bank (British Film Institute) they are showing all 58 surviving Alfred Hitchcock films ranging from the earlier classics such as 1927’s ‘The Ring’ (which was an inspiration for ‘The Artist’ 2011) all the way […]
Following our post about art and design book store Magma, we would like to introduce you to three more! These are all specialists bookshops which caught our eye! The Vintage Magazine Shop You will find collectable publications from The Picture Post […]
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 […]
We love the Queen, and we love her style! It is elegant, polished, and graceful, it’s a look that is unquestionably hers. With all eyes on the Jubilee and with this amazing weather in London, the Queen is definately an inspiration for […]
The Design Museum’s Design Awards, ‘the Oscars of the design world’, showcase the most innovative and progressive designs from around the world, spanning seven categories: Architecture, Digital, Fashion, Furniture, Graphics, Product and Transport. On 24 April at the awards ceremony, […]
An exhibition from heaven for not only designers, but shoe lovers too! The Design Museum in Southwark is holding a celebratory exhibition to showcase Louboutin’s infamous contribution to high fashion shoe design. Twenty years of his design work is on […]
One of our team recently stumbled across this great vintage store by Brick Lane. With a huge collection of clothes and homeware, it’s a source of inspiration and a great way to spend an hour or so away from the […]
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Junya Watanabe Junya Watanabe Commes des Garçons Autumn/Winter 2008-09 ______________________________________ Junya Watanabe Junya Watanabe Commes des Garçons Autumn/Winter 2009-10
Koyoto Costume Institute ‘The clothing for automobile rides. Cars were a luxury at the beginning of the 20th century, when this outfit was made. In those days cars had no roofs, and driver and passengers were exposed to winds and […]
Philip Treacy for Alexander McQueen www.philiptreacy.co.uk
‘The 1778 victory of the Franch Frigate La Belle Poule inspired new hairstyles such as the La Bele Poule, inspired new hair styles such as the á La Bele Poule (below), the á l’Indépendante and the á La Junon, in which scaled down replicas of warships […]
Part of Thom Browne fashion shoot/interview for Wonderland Magazine. www.thombrowne.com Hair stylist by Andre Gunn at The Wall Group.
Yang Du www.yangdu-duyang.com Knitted Mouse Ears part of the ‘Falling In Love Is A Risk Collection’ A/W 2008 Photography by Rai Royal for Colour Me In fashion photo shoot featured in Pigeons & Peacocks.
Minnie arrived with a bundle of antique lace and props, Sanaz arrived with a bag full of shoes, underwear and a flag, Maria arrived with found objects and junk, trying to capture a sense of surreal for the fashion shoot. […]
___________________________________________________ Website: http://www.npg.org.uk/ Address: St Martin’s Place London WC2H 0HE Telephone: +44 (0) 20 7306 0055 Opening times: Open daily 10:00-18:00 Open until 21:00 Thursday and Friday.
Waterstones This place is great for any kind of book you’re looking for; some Waterstones around London have a coffee shop within it, so a nice place to sit and read amongst other book lovers! www.waterstones.com _____________________________ Borders Just like […]
WHSmith www.whsmith.co.uk _________________________ Rymans www.ryman.co.uk _________________________ Muji www.muji.co.uk _________________________ Paperchase www.paperchase.co.uk _________________________ Maplin www.maplin.co.uk _________________________ Apple Store www.apple.com/uk/retail _________________________ Currys www.currys.co.uk _________________________ PC World www.pcworld.co.uk
This little shop lies in the back streets of Oxford Street and is a little gem as it’s floors and walls are filled with haberdasheries and the like. If you’re a textile/fashion/material/bits&bobs etc etc fiend, then this place is for […]
They’ve been going since 1970-something and specialise in ‘material to the art and design community’ and more! Aimed more for designers, this still provides a hefty amount in typical art supplies too. Now their prices aren’t cheap, but they are […]
______________________________________________ Website: http://www.vam.ac.uk/index.html Address: Victoria & Albert Museum Cromwell Road London SW7 2RL +44 (0)20 7942 2000 Opening Times: 10.00 to 17.45 daily 10.00 to 22.00 Fridays (selected galleries remain open after 18.00)