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Conservatory, Barbican

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:51:00 +0100

Conservatory, Barbican

My song of the week has to be “Royals” by LORDE. I...

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:57:00 +0100

My song of the week has to be “Royals” by LORDE. I just can’t stop listening to it. Have a listen!

Turbine Hall, Tate Modern

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:57:06 +0100

Turbine Hall, Tate Modern

For 365 days, Paul Miller disconnected from the internet. This...

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:27:00 +0100

For 365 days, Paul Miller disconnected from the internet. This short film by Jordan Oplinger & Stephen Greenwood for The Verge, titled “Finding Paul Miller” tells the story of an idyllic journey of self-discovery. On the eve of Paul’s return, they follow him on a road trip as he prepares for his return and takes a look back at the last twelve months.

Read about Paul’s journey here.

Laura Marling presents this beautiful short film titled...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:54:59 +0100

Laura Marling presents this beautiful short film titled “When Brave Bird Saved” inspired and soundtracked by the first 4 tracks from her new album, ‘Once I Was An Eagle’ to be released 27 May. The film is directed by Fred & Nick.

The Floating Farmhouse in Eldred, New York takes its name from...

Mon, 13 May 2013 20:15:19 +0100

The Floating Farmhouse in Eldred, New York takes its name from its innovative design whereby the porch actually floats on water. The original farmhouse has gone through a complete renovation by Givonehome to bring it into the twenty first century.

“The History of Typography” by Ben Barrett-Forrest...

Sun, 12 May 2013 15:34:53 +0100

“The History of Typography” by Ben Barrett-Forrest is a paper-letter animation about the history of fonts and typography. 291 paper letters were used, 2,454 photographs were taken and 140 hours of work were required to complete the animation.

Food Hall, Barbican

Sat, 11 May 2013 17:29:57 +0100

Food Hall, Barbican

Limited Edition Mahalo Pack of headwear for Spring 2013 by The...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:50:00 +0100

Limited Edition Mahalo Pack of headwear for Spring 2013 by The Quiet Life. The pack is made up of three camp caps and a bucket hat which all feature a range of Hawaiian prints that feature floral patterns and pinup girls in bright colours. Photographed by Jared Eberhardt.

OVERS!ZE: ‘The Mega Art & Installations’ by Victionary...

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:33:54 +0100

OVERS!ZE: ‘The Mega Art & Installations’ by Victionary investigates how size functions as a delightful tool to make a statement, break the routine or shrink us — taking us back to a time where everything else was much larger than us. The book includes interviews with some of the world’s most active big thinkers, to find out how they perceive space, public space and the merits of scaling up art.

This one is for all the foodies out there that enjoy dining...

Mon, 06 May 2013 15:19:00 +0100

This one is for all the foodies out there that enjoy dining out. San Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2013 list was recently published. Topping the list is Spain’s El Celler de Can Roca replacing last years to top dog, Danish restaurant Noma who have moved down to second. Sadly, Chicken Cottage has been cruelly overlooked again. You can view the full list here.

“Life Drawing at The Book Club” by Wriggles &...

Mon, 06 May 2013 13:43:09 +0100

“Life Drawing at The Book Club” by Wriggles & Robins is about how every easel (the stand/support for a canvas) in a life drawing class captures a different angle of the model. The film was created by editing each drawing with the next, moving around the circle of easels.

Heel Chair by Japanese design studio Nendo in collaboration with...

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:58:11 +0100

Heel Chair by Japanese design studio Nendo in collaboration with Italian brand Moroso. The chair gets its name from the shape of the back legs and backrest that resembles the silhouette of a spike heel.

The weekend is here so what better time to drop the April...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:57:48 +0100

The weekend is here so what better time to drop the April playlist than now. You can listen and subscribe to it here.

1. Diane Young by Vampire Weekend

2. Immortal by Kid Cudi

3. Chances by The Strokes

4. Take A Fall for Me by James Blake x RZA

5. Let Me Back In by Rilo Kiley

6. California Analog Dream by Vondelpark

7. Fine China by Chris Brown

8. Whisper by The Dear Hunter

9. Heaven for the Sinner by Bonobo x Erykah Badu

10. Acrylics by TNGHT

11. God Made the World by Cold Cave

12. Low Light Buddy of Mine by Iron & Wine

13. R.I.P by Young Yeezy x 2 Chainz

14. Family by Chance The Rapper

15. Get Lucky by Daft Punk x Pharrell Williams

“Majas” is a photography series of nudes in the...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 19:20:04 +0100

“Majas” is a photography series of nudes in the Galdiano Museum in Madrid, captured by Karen Knorr. ”Muses” is the second part of the project based in the Louvre museum in Paris.

Photographer Kyoto Hamada goes by the name of Kikuchiyo-san as...

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:35:43 +0100

Photographer Kyoto Hamada goes by the name of Kikuchiyo-san as she creates an alter ego for ongoing project, titled “I Used to Be You”.

London-based designer Julie Eilenberger has launched her...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:01:13 +0100

London-based designer Julie Eilenberger has launched her Autumn/Winter 2013 collection that has been inspired by 60’s architecture and specifically London’s Barbican.

“Book” by Japanese-based design studio YOY is a book...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:11:38 +0100

“Book” by Japanese-based design studio YOY is a book shaped ﬂower pot. It can be used both isolatedly and with books lined in order. It is made of PMMA and PVC for waterprooﬁng. By opening the cover page it stands stably and you can see the soil inside. The title on the book is “The Life of Plants”.

Robin Thicke x Pharrell Williams x T.I. // Blurred Lines

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:03:00 +0100

Robin Thicke x Pharrell Williams x T.I. // Blurred Lines

My current reading list consists of Born to Run by Christopher...

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:21:50 +0100

My current reading list consists of Born to Run by Christopher McDougall, All Families Are Psychotic by Douglas Coupland and The Sisters Brothers by Patrick DeWitt (Recommended by El, so if you’re after book recommendations, go nag her.)