A project by Gamper Martino which I think is really great and am gutted I missed it in London.
Showing posts with label things that inspire me. Show all posts
Showing posts with label things that inspire me. Show all posts
The Barbican is such a dream, please can I live there already.
Waste Not, is also pretty dreamy at The Barbican.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=12878
Waste Not, is also pretty dreamy at The Barbican.
http://www.barbican.org.uk/artgallery/event-detail.asp?ID=12878
selfinitiated 2
For my second self initiated project I am looking at hotels. This is because I love them and feel I do not stay in them enough. And here is some hotel stuff/inspiration.
The Madonna Inn is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. It is off the motorway, in California, in the middle of nowhere. And is sooo big and kitsch and camp. The Madonna Suite is the best ever, I think it is every little girls fantasy.
Then comes The Overlook Hotel from The Shining. Not sure if this is a real hotel. But I sort of have a weird obsession with it and the film. From the huge reception to the carpets to the maze to room 237 to the ballroom. It is just unreal. Would love to spend a night there.
Another cool hotel that I've only gone to for parties but never done a sleepover in is the W Hotel in Trafalgar Square. It has the hugest disco ball I have ever, ever seen. Judging from the ball size, I bet the rooms are epic.
Finally, my latest hotel obsession is all about tree house hotels in Sweden. Seriously gorgeous. Want to save up and stay in the mirror tree house in Harads.
Got another two weeks looking at hotels. Will keep you posted on my (ridiculously ambitious) plans.
The Madonna Inn is the best hotel I've ever stayed in. It is off the motorway, in California, in the middle of nowhere. And is sooo big and kitsch and camp. The Madonna Suite is the best ever, I think it is every little girls fantasy.
Then comes The Overlook Hotel from The Shining. Not sure if this is a real hotel. But I sort of have a weird obsession with it and the film. From the huge reception to the carpets to the maze to room 237 to the ballroom. It is just unreal. Would love to spend a night there.
Another cool hotel that I've only gone to for parties but never done a sleepover in is the W Hotel in Trafalgar Square. It has the hugest disco ball I have ever, ever seen. Judging from the ball size, I bet the rooms are epic.
Finally, my latest hotel obsession is all about tree house hotels in Sweden. Seriously gorgeous. Want to save up and stay in the mirror tree house in Harads.
Got another two weeks looking at hotels. Will keep you posted on my (ridiculously ambitious) plans.
David S
Yesterday afternoon, I went to a laugh out loud exhibition. Obviously, it was David Shrigley at the Hayward Gallery. It was such a nice change to see people walking round a gallery chuckling and smiling, made me think loads about the kind of work I want to be making. Work that anyone can get whether they're into art or not, work that you don't have to stand next to explaining your concept to for five minutes.
Shrigley put on a great show. Photography, sculpture, animation, painting, taxidermy, iron casting, biscuits, drawings - I don't think Shrigley has a preference, he just uses the materials and processes he thinks will do the job. So cool! As it's so easy to get stuck in a rut. Such an inspiring and feel good show. Can't wait to sit down and read through the book.
The show runs till 13th May 2012
Viktor + Rolf couture 2000/2001
Sadly I couldn't find the video I've been thinking about all day, it is seriously amazing. But the photo above will have to suffice. It is from Viktor and Rolf's collection "Bells". The catwalk show was silent however the overarching soundtrack was the beautiful noise of the bells shaking as the models walked circuits of the catwalks in the adorned garments. Such a beautiful use of sound.
Dorling Kindersley produce the best books ever. You want to use them when you're a baby, you want to use them when you're a child, you want to use them when you're nineteen and you want to use them when you're older. They're great because, they are not patronising, they are full of so much detail, with brilliant photography and clean, simple layout. Whether it's a book about the human body, my first cook book or an encyclopedia, you know that it will be a book that will stay around forever.
Such brilliant design in my opinion.
Making it up as we go along!
Happy birthday! Dazed and Confused are celebrating 20 years of their wicked magazine. When I was younger I would always flick through copies my parents would leave at home, but I never really buy it, i-D always gets in there first. Anyway, so it was really great to see an exhibition all about Dazed at Somerset House - to view magazine content on the same level that you view a framed piece of art. I thought that was cool, in the world of publishing you always rush onto making the next issue for the printers deadline and you never get a chance to properly acknowledge what you have created - so I think the show was great in that respect. Below are some of my favourite pieces from the show ...
The language Barbara Kruger (below) uses in her pieces is ace. "I'm cool. If I wasn't skinny, I couldn't be cool. I'd have to be hot, or even worse warm" - perfect phrasing for the world of fashion journalism!
Phil Poytner's series "I didn't recognise you with your clothes on" for November 1998 is definetly one of my new favourites! So witty.
Also the embroidery pieces by Maurizio Anzeri for "It came from the sky" were absolutely gorgeous.
Hidden Heroes
The Science Museum have a really ace exhibition on at the moment called "Hidden Heroes" which runs until June next year. It explores the genius of everyday things. The show reveals original sketches by the inventors, history of the object and development over time. I thought this show was great because it let me see the beauty in practical things - there is nothing more beautiful than when something works well and functions perfectly. 44 objects are featured , the stars of the show included - bubble wrap, the condom, the clothes peg, tetra pack, velcro, the barcode - among many other superstars! The multi-pack carrier was one of my favourites in the show. In my opinion, it is revolutionary how six beverages can be held at such a low expense and using so much less packaging material.
The title "Hidden Heroes" is so apt, as to me good design should be almost invisible. If you can't make it to the show, the website is a pretty good reference despite being annoying to navigate.
Number plate watch
Couple more to add to the collection. Should spend a day in a multistorey carpark and see how many I can collect ... hmmmm
Felix
Was having a soso Monday until I discovered the work of Felix de Pass. A Design Products graduate from the RCA. His products are brilliantly functional with aesthetics deriving from material construction. My personal favourite is his "Bin Frame" - a simple wire frame that supports the universal plastic carrier bag transforming it into a bin.
David R
During me and Tristan's photography tutorial with Olli Kellett we were told to look at the most brilliant series of images. "Badly Parked Fiats" by David Ryle. The images are so humorous and beautiful.
Cecil B
Cecil Beaton
This is by far the best book that I stole from home when I moved out. This gem of a book records Cecil Beaton's strains, satisfactions, delights and despairs of making a major movie. Also including sketches and his own pictures of the film in progress. My Fair Lady is a brilliant musical and Pygmallion is an equally good play. His art direction in the film, especially in the ascot scene is spectacular. This book is brilliant as it gives an insight into his design process and ideas.
His books are hard to come by, but next year the V&A will be holding a major exhibition of his photography which I am excited about.
Gloves
November means that is getting dead cold. Blue lips cold.
How fantastic are these gloves? I know that just under $600 is a lot, but they look insane! And can double up as a mop. May have to get the knitting needles out and make some counterfits!
Nobrow Launch
This week I went to the launch for issue 6 of Nobrow's magazine, which is created alongside their small publications.
If you don't know Nobrow, well I think you should because they produce some of the most beautiful publications in London, in my opinion. I'm a bit of a zine enthusiast and a sucker for colour prints - so obviously discovering Nobrow was a happy day. The publications showcase lots of fantastic illustrators and graphic artists, check the list by clicking here. Their shop and studio is on Great Eastern St and is totally worth popping into, even if you don't decide to buy something.
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The launch for issue 6 of the magazine was @ Jaguar Shoes. Showcasing artwork from the new issue and also screening films from neat illustrators+animators. The space was transformed beautifully, in my opinion.
Below is a really neat animation by Joe Mann that was on display at the launch.
me me me
A couple of years back I picked up the best magazine from a newsagent in nyc called "Me magazine". The issue I picked up was centered all around Paul Gondry. Here is what they say about themselves ...
"Me Magazine is an independent publication founded in 2004 devoted to creative individuals. Each issue explores the life of a guest editor and their circle of friends. It was founded to support, document, and get to know the people in the creative community who we admire."
Personally, I think I am a super nosy person. So this magazine is so great to get an insight into people and I think it is so great how much input the person who the issue is centered around has into the outcome. And also it is very insightful. Would definitely recommend it!
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