NEW YAYOI KUSAMA EXHIBITION
WHAT
A major new exhibition by Yayoi Kusama spanning Victoria and Miro’s three galleries and waterside garden. The exhibition includes new sculptures, paintings and immersive mirror room installations.
WHEN
Now until 30 July 2016.
WHERE
Victoria Miro
Paintings, sculptures and mirror rooms
16 Wharf Road
London
N1 7RW
Victoria Miro Mayfair
My Eternal Soul paintings
14 St George Street
London
W1S 1FE
JEFF KOONS IN LONDON
All photos my own. 1. Balloon Monkey 2. Gallery stairs 3. Three Ball 50/50 Tank 4. Sling Hook 5. Snorkel Vest 6. Jim Beam - J.B. Turner Train 7. Play-Doh 8. Hoover 9. Gallery stairs.
WHAT
Jeff Koons exhibition ‘Now’ at Damien Hirst’s gallery. ‘Now’ is the first major UK exhibition to be devoted to the artist since ‘Jeff Koons: Popeye Series’, at the Serpentine Gallery in 2009. Spanning thirty-five years of the artist’s extraordinary career, ‘Now’ features over thirty paintings, works on paper and sculptures dating from 1979 to 2014. Drawn from Hirst’s collection, a number of these works have never before been shown in the UK.
WHERE
Newport Street Gallery, Newport Street, London, SE11 6AJ
WHEN
18 May 2016 – 16 October 2016
Tanya Ling live at stand C19
Sculpture/furniture by South Korean artist Lee Jaehyo
ART 16
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WHAT
London art fair bringing together over 100 galleries from more than 30 countries showcasing a diverse cross-section of work by contemporary artists.
This year Art16 features a programme of curated solo, dual and genre presentations, major installations, artist performances, Not-for-Profit exhibitors, family activities, and talks that investigate the wider perspectives on contemporary art.
DON'T MISS
Artist Tanya Ling painting a large-scale abstract line work directly onto the walls of the Tanya Ling Studio presentation (stand C19) LIVE each day. Tanya in action at the fair pictured above.
WHERE
Olympia, Hammersmith Road, London, W14 8UX
WHEN
20 – 22 May 2016
Thursday 19 May: 6pm – 9pm | Friday 20 May: 11am – 7pm | Saturday 21 May: 11am – 7pm | Sunday 22 May: 11am – 5pm
Book tickets in advance here
VOGUE 100: A CENTURY OF STYLE AT THE NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
1. 'Mighty Aphrodite', Kate Moss by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, 2011 2. 'Gold Kate', Kate Moss by Nick Knight, 2000 3. 'Stone Age', Lara Stone, by Mario Testino, 2009 4. 'Vogue Constellation' by Eduardo Benito, 1926 5. Twiggy by Ronald Traeger, 1967 6. 'Vogue Deco' by Eduardo Benito, 1926 7. 'Deauville Rendezvous' by Mario Testino, 2012
1. Cover illustration by Georges Lepape, 1929 2. Cover illustration by Alex Zeilinger, 1933 3. Cover illustration by Irving Penn, 1946 4. Cover photograph of Jean Patchett by Irving Penn, 1950 5. Cover illustration by Carl Erickson, 1935 6. Diamond Jubilee issue, cover design by Terry Jones
1. 'India' by Norman Parkinson, 1956 2. The Beatles by Peter Laurie, 1964 3. Lady Elizabeth Paget as 'The Lady of Shalott' by Cecil Beaton, 1936 4. 'Space Between Sea and Sun' by Norman Parkinson, 1973 5. Lady Diana Cooper by Hugh Cecil, 1923
WHAT
Exhibition celebrating 100 years of cutting-edge fashion, beauty and portrait photography by British Vogue.
WHY
Decade by decade, the exhibition explores British Vogue’s unfaltering position at the forefront of new fashion, its dedication to the best in design, and its influence on the UK’s wider cultural stage during some of the most inventive and exciting periods in style, taste, the arts and society. Exquisite vintage prints from the early twentieth century, ground-breaking photographs from renowned fashion shoots, unpublished work and original magazines have been brought together in the first retrospective survey of the celebrated magazine.
"Vogue 100: A Century of Style is a landmark exhibition in the history of magazine photography. I am incredibly proud of this collection of exceptional photography and of the whole concept of the exhibition, which shows the breadth and depth of the work commissioned by the magazine as well as Vogue's involvement in the creation of that work. The National Portrait Gallery is a wonderful place for this show, which mixes portraiture and contemporaneous artistic style in the same way as much of the Gallery's own collection. Anybody interested in photography, fashion, fame and magazines will find this an unmissable experience." Alexandra Shulman, Editor in Chief of British Vogue.
WHERE
National Portrait Gallery, London
WHEN
Now until 22 May 2016
TASCHEN SALE
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WHAT
50-75% discounts on display and slightly damaged TASCHEN titles in store and online THIS WEEK.
WHY
Books on Architecture, Art, Fashion, Film, Music, Photography, Pop Culture, Travel and more, all with expert content curation and unrivaled print design will be available to purchase, for less. Enough said.
WHERE
TASCHEN Store London, 12 Duke of York Square, London, SW3 4LY
WHEN
Thursday–Saturday January 28–30 | 10am–8pm
Sunday January 31 | 12–6pm
DINNER AT THE DOT PROJECT
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WHAT
Contemporary art gallery The Dot Project has been hosting a 10-part dinner series with luxury brands and successful women who work in the arts, fashion, entertainment and media. The dinners are hosted by India Whalley (founder of The Dot Project), JPR Media and Neon London PR. Guests have the unique experience of dining amongst the gallery’s artworks whilst conversing with those who share passion and ambition in their similar fields.
The most recent #WCW (Woman’s Crush Wednesday) dinner was held alongside Milla Eastwood’s artwork, where even the table was covered with Eastwood’s paint strokes. The menu was devised by Spook (bespoke cooking company) which comprised of the below:
Cavolo Nero Caesar Salad with Soft Boiled Eggs, Roast Chicken, Anchovies and Garlic Croutons
Hot Smoked Salmon and New Potato Salad with Watercress and a Caper Dill Dressing
Courgette with Mozzarella, Pine Nuts, Parmesan and Basil
Mulled Pear, and Almond Tart with Vanilla Cream
Guests sipped on Cointreau Fizz: Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice and Soda Water.
WHO
The Dot Project, based in Chelsea, features an exhibition programme that promotes and represents both emerging and mid career contemporary artists. The gallery is committed to nurturing the next generation of art collectors along with the artists who inspire them.
WHERE
94 Fulham Road, London, SW3 6HS
DAVID DOWNTON NEWS FROM FIG
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WHAT
Fashion Illustration Gallery (FIG) has announced that a limited number of original drawings (pictured above) made by fashion illustrator David Downton will be available to buy at the FIG Christmas Art Fair for a special price of £100.
WHERE
FIG at The Shop at BlueBird, 350 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU
WHEN
This Saturday, 12 December 2015. 10am-7pm
FASHION ILLUSTRATION GALLERY ART FAIR 2015
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WHAT
Fashion Illustration Gallery (FIG) will be holding an art fair this Saturday 12th December where Christmas shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase works from the world’s leading fashion illustrators. The collection of illustrators whose work will be available to own include: Gary Card, Daisy De Villeneuve, David Downton, Richard Gray, Richard Haines, Barbara Hulanicki, Tanya Ling, Marko Matysik, Gladys Perint Palmer, Hiroshi Tanabe, Peter Turner and more.
WHAT ELSE
The fair will also be the first time the Great British public can discover works by some of the most exciting talent to emerge in recent years. Rosie McGuinness, Susannah Garrod, Petra Börner, Helen Bullock, Amelie Hegardt and Gill Button will all be present on the day presenting their work.
WHEN
This Saturday, 12 December 2015. 10am-7pm
WHERE
FIG at The Shop at BlueBird, 350 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW3 5UU
WHAT IF?
Those who are unable to attend the art fair can still purchase prints and original works here on www.fashionillustrationgallery.com
THE PULLMAN HOTEL 'ARTIST IN RESIDENCE' EXHIBITION IN COLLABORATION WITH WALLPAPER* MAGAZINE
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WHAT
The Pullman London St Pancras Hotel unveiling of the Our World Is Your Playground ‘Artist in Residence’ exhibition in collaboration with Wallpaper* Magazine.
WHO
Louisa Gagliardi was the artist who took residence in the Pullman London St Pancras hotel for a week and produced the above series of digital compositions directly inspired by recognisable objects in the hotel. The judging panel who selected Gagliardi out of the competition entrants included: Sarah Douglas, Wallpaper* creative director; Joe Scotland, House of Voltaire director; Xavier Louyot, SVP Marketing EMEA, AccorHotels Luxury & Upscale brands; and artist Howard Tangye.
WHY
The Pullman London St Pancras new “Artist in Residence” programme is part of Pullman’s ongoing commitment to contemporary art, and aims to inspire creative types to work from a space away from their usual environment and obligations.
A SNAPSHOT OF THE PHOTOGRAPHERS' GALLERY
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WHAT
The Photographers' Gallery was the first gallery in the world to be devoted solely to photography and is the largest public photography gallery in London.
WHY
The gallery was founded in 1971 by Sue Davies OBE in London’s Covent Garden. The aim was to provide a home for photographers and their work, as well as establish the medium as a serious art form. The Gallery elevated photography as an artistic and cultural leader whilst promoting its vital role as a social and historical document.
WHERE
The Photographers' Gallery moved to a former textile warehouse on Ramillies Street in Soho, in December 2008. The specially designed building offers three exhibition spaces, a dedicated education and learning studio, a digital media wall, an enhanced area for the bookshop and Print Sales – including a gallery – as well as a spacious café area.
WHAT ELSE
A key part of the Gallery’s programme, is the prestigious annual international photography Prize sponsored by the Deutsche Börse group. This high-profile exhibition and award of £30,000 celebrates and commends a living photographer for a distinctive body of work or publication (produced in the year before the award is given) that has significantly contributed towards photography in Europe.
POP AT SAATCHI GALLERY
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WHAT
Post Pop exhibition. ‘Pop Art exploited identifiable imagery from mass media and everyday life to reflect on the nature of the world we live in.’ Saatchi Gallery.
WHERE
Saatchi Gallery.
WHEN
Until 3 March 2015.
HORST EXHIBITION AT THE V&A
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WHAT
Exhibition about one the most distinguished fashion and portrait photographers of the 20th century, Horst P. Horst.
WHERE
Victoria and Albert Museum.
WHEN
Until 4 January 2014.
WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR
A bespoke silver cigarette lighter Coco Chanel made for Horst. On a visit to Chanel Horst had played with some putty that she used to make her costume jewellery, moulding it in his hands as they talked. After he left, she had it cast as cigarette lighter which was a unique fit to his grasp.
MALEVICH
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WHAT
Kazimir Malevich (1879 –1935) retrospective. Russian artist who pioneered the Suprematism movement which was based around the radical reduction of painting to nothing but shape and colour.
WHERE
Tate Modern.
WHEN
Until 26 October 2014.
RICHARD HAMILTON RETROSPECTIVE
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WHAT
Richard Hamilton retrospective at the Tate Modern. Exhibition included his paintings, prints, polaroids and installations.
WHO
Richard Hamilton is regarded as a key pioneer of Pop Art. He defined Pop Art as “popular, transient, expendable, low-cost, mass-produced, young, witty, sexy, gimmicky, glamorous, and Big Business”.
He later distanced himself from the Pop Art term saying “While I was interested in the pop phenomenon, I never associated myself with the term, which I used to describe Elvis Presley and rather vulgar American imagery of ice cream cones or hamburgers”.
TANYA LING SHOW IN PARIS
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WHAT
During Paris Fashion Week artist Tanya Ling exhibited her exciting new assemblage series comprising of dynamic 3D collages bursting out of plates. Amongst her new creations were a selection of her fashion illustrations which Tanya is world renowned and acclaimed for. See more of Tanya’s work at www.tanyaling.com.
WHERE
Rambert Rigaud Fleriste En Herbe in Paris. A florist owned by Rambert Rigaud, former studio head of Dior and Yves Saint Laurent.
FASHION ILLUSTRATION GALLERY (FIG) AT CHRISTIE'S
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WHO
‘FIG represents many of the most important Fashion Illustrators working today including, Francois Berthoud, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, David Downton, Richard Gray, Tanya Ling, Jason Brooks, Gladys Perint Palmer and Marko Matysik. Between them these artists have made work for virtually every major international fashion magazine as well as a myriad of fashion businesses including Barneys, Selfridges, Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf, Alexander McQueen, Chanel and Burberry.’ www.fashionillustrationgallery.com.
WHY
Owner, William Ling recognises fashion illustrations as original desirable artworks and brings them to a market for all. The mainly 20th and 21st century art form exists because magazines, luxury brands and department stores commission the illustrations. FIG gives access to these exclusive and desirable collectables.
QUOTES
Fashion illustrations are “also concerned about idea of beauty and are a form of social commentary; they tell us something about the way we were, are and want to be.” William Ling.
When posing for a photo shoot or drawing “the best models edit themselves”. David Downton.
I HAVE LOTS OF THESE
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WHAT
Pencil from The Bauhaus Archive Museum of Design, Berlin.
VISIT TO THE SERPENTINE GALLERY PAVILION
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DESIGNED BY
Japanese architect Sou Fujimoto.
MATERIALS
Steel bars.
LOCATION
Serpentine Gallery, Hyde Park, London.
WHEN
Until 20 October 2013.
QUOTE
‘I have designed a translucent architecture, a terrain that encourages people to explore the site in new and diverse ways. The inspiration for the design of the Pavillion was the concept that geometry and constructed forms could meld with the natural and the human.’
Sou Fujimoto.