just because old advertising can be interesting for all kinds of reasons. This was found on flickr, dates from 1960
Mademoiselle is a stackable chair. The structure is made in chrome and the seat - in Metacrylate with or without silkscreen.
Designer: Stefano Bigi (Italy)
Manufacturer: eXde by Cattaneo (Italy)
LED illuminated acrylic bubble with stainless steel ring and fixings. Engraved INSA artwork. White fur cushion for comfort
Designer: Rousseau x Insa
sometimes design can have a confused sexuality but there is no such issues with the work of ANTREPO which is unashamedly masculine even with something as feathery as a pillow. The clock is somewhat elegant too
It seems no place is a destination these days without a landmark signature building. Bilbao has Gehry's Guggenheim museum , Paris has the Pompidou Centre. But my childhood home town of Gravesend in Kent does not boast many attractions. The burial site of Pochahuntas and the new Ebbsfleet station being the main tourist pulls!... until now that is. Plastic Architects have put the town on the cultural map and built probably the most stylish public toilets in the county if not country with this impressive new build in the Parrock Street car park.
Being a Spurs fan the name of this photographic duo caught my eye while strolling around my old manor Ezra Street but Hott & Tottenham Photography is a new Public Gallery and Portraiture Studio dedicated to portrait photography. Some familiar locals have already has their souls captured to make interesting viwing on the website.
http://www.hottandtottenham.com/
In their words "From fine art print sales, bespoke portraiture sessions with award wining fine art photographers Hott & Tottenham to enjoying our 18 years of knowledge, experience and dedication Hott & Tottenham is committed to offering expert advice and professional service in a welcoming environment. The Bookshop stocks a discriminating selection of photography books with an emphasis on portraiture and fine artists, including some collectable and rare editions. Come and enjoy photography and complimentary tea in our intimate studio, gallery and bookshop space furnished by the creative force behind The Trois Garcons."
I recently decorated Harveys room with a giant Elmer the Elephant mural. I might have to find space to add one of these cool wall decals from online french supplier e-glue.
I love the look of these, from Japanese company Meiji. Combining two of my obsessions type & chocolate. Make up your own box to spell out a personal message
My friend and neighbour Philipp Blaubach is the cinematographer on the British movie " The Escapist" which is released tomorrow. It was well received at Sundance so go see it and support independent film makers
When we first moved to the area there was just one pub that any discerning local would go to, The Bricklayers Arms on Charlotte Street. Nowadays, it seems a new drinking establishment opens every day. The Hoxton Pony on Curtain Road is the latest temptation employing a sleek and shiny fit out to attract the (not so) locals in. The reason I mention it here is a couple of days ago two glamorous envoys from said bar knocked on our studio door bearing gifts. The rather large box contained a simple selection of scones and jam. Someone less kind than I commented that the bites were as stale as the bar's decor. However, I am not one to look a gift horse in the mouth.
I guess you have got to be a bit sad to be excited by paper clips but I once brought back from San Francisco a small pot of spiral paper clips which were the best paper clips in the world, however I love these more. They are by Juta Kan for japanese design collective "h concept", pronounced "ash concept" after the french pronouncement of the 8th letter. As they explain ' Happy , Harvest , Habitat, Holy, Heart , Ha-Ha all begin with "H" and exemplify our way of thought'
I was lucky enough to be invited to a talk last night by Franca Sozzani, editor in chief of Vogue Italia. Since 1998 she has been at the magazine carving new trends in fashion imagery and was instrumental in promoting the concept of the super model. Its hard to imagine anyones position having such longevity in a UK magazine.
As I was driving under the bridge at Shoreditch High St/ Old Street junction tonight I noticed a poster on the billboard with some cool graphics. The designers had used the letters from graphitti artist Ben Flynn (A.K.A Eine ) and pasted them in a blackmail /Jamie Reid-esque way. So absorbed was I in the graphics I failed to take in who's bands album was being promoted! However it reminded me to post a bit about Eines work. Anyone who has been to the east end will have noticed random letters sprayed on the roller shutters of unlikely shops. No lesser celebrity than Dave Gorman set about tracking down the whole set and posting on his Flickr page as have others before him. Read more about the artist in his own words in the piece from Swindle magazine and check his own website for other work including some highly desirable canvasses. >>Einesigns.
Each day when I take the walk from home to the studio I like to vary the route and on each route there is a variety of interesting shops to stimulate the senses. Going via Redchurch Street is one of my favourites, not only are there many new galleries with something new to look at but a glance into Squint a always brightens the day. The colourful patchwork upholstery well lit in the dark interior really pings out at you and since they moved to the larger premises there has been more offer to enjoy.
