Rooms, hallways, closets, rugs, shoe boxes, scents, clothing: what does any of it mean when the body that has helped shape such a world – has given it value – dies, disappears? Those rooms and objects become totems to aura, and that is precisely what the renowned photographer, Catherine Opie, […]
Edward Steichen: In High Fashion, The Condé Nast Years 1923 – 1937 has its UK premiere at The Photographers’ Gallery, presenting over 200 vintage prints, many on public display for the first time since the 1930s. Steichen was universally regarded as the first ‘modern’ fashion photographer. He was originally appointed to […]
– frock: historically referred to an article of clothing in the 17th century, specifically a workman’s outer garment: in the 18th century a man’s loose fitting coat: a religious robe; more typically a woman’s dress. – I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit that this is my first ever visit to The […]
The Little Black Jacket exhibition, consisting of one black tweed Chanel jacket and 109 of Karl Largerfeld’s favourite muses, has finally landed in its spiritual home: Paris. After a global six month tour: Seoul, Berlin, Moscow, London, Hong Kong, Taipei, New York, Tokyo and Sydney, the iconic jacket – a […]
I was excited to hear that my favourite London hotel: Claridges is to install one of my favourite fashion illustrators: David Downton as its first “fashion artist in residence”. The artist will sketch the famous and fashionable faces who regularly glide across the glossy chequered floor of the hotel’s magnificent art deco lobby. Guests who have agreed to do a […]
If you haven’t yet made a beeline for the ballet you must do so right away! Diaghilev and the Golden Age of the Ballets Russes – the current blockbuster at the V&A – closes this Sunday 9 January 2011. This is a glorious exhibition that explores the world of the influential artistic director Serge Diaghilev […]
For Magnum Streetwise, Stephen McLaren brings us a comprehensive overview of more than 70 years of street photography from members of the world’s greatest photographic collective.
www.cellophaneland.com/magnum-streetwise-thames-hudson/
Magnum Streetwise from Thames & Hudson
For Magnum Streetwise Stephen McLaren brings us a comprehensive overview of more than 70 years of street photography from members of the world’s greatest photographic collective.But known for his collaboration with Radiohead, Stanley Donwood's 'There Will be No Quiet' is a fascinating look into his life as an artist:
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Stanley Donwood – There Will Be No Quiet
Stanley Donwood is a multimedia artist who is, most famously, the preferred collaborator of the band Radiohead and the author/subject of the latest artistic publication from Thames & Hudson. Some of their recent titles feature Francis Bacon, Paula Rego and Quentin Tarantino. Can Donwood’s work sta...Stanley Donwood (the artist who does all the Radiohead artwork) has a great new monograph. There Will Be No Quiet is newly published by Thames & Hudson. See link in bio for our book review and more details. See also ‘Books’ on our stories. @stanleydonwood @thamesandhudson #therewillbenoquiet #bookreview #artbook #art #contemporaryart #books #book #radiohead @waste_hq @radiohead
Our review of Frieze London 2019:
www.cellophaneland.com/frieze-london-art-fair-2019/
Weaving the light fantastic at Donegal Weavers in Kilcar. Fascinating visit to see the working looms - still in operation and supplying lovely products for their Kilcar shop. Hard to resist buying a few things to take home! @studiodonegal @visitdonegal @visitireland @thewildatlanticway #donegalweavers #woolweaving #wool #weaving #loom #rainbow #wildatlanticway #donegal #kilcar
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