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I just got back from the Shepherd Fairey Preview of his new show Sound and Vision at the Stolen Space gallery just off Londons Brick Lane. With over 2000 people on the guest list there was a queue round the block and barely room to stand back and admire his work. Within an hour there were red dots a plenty. It looks like this show will be a complete sellout such is the popularity of Shepherds precisely executed graphic screenprints. Just as neat was the series of record players and boomboxes customised especially for the show. Housed close by in the Truman Brewery there is now a dedicated Obey clothing shop stocking the latest Obey range alongside Shepherds monographs. Its no coincidence that there is a now a Keith Haring Estate/Obey collaboration The Obey shop is obviously heavily influenced by Harings' Pop Shop that was on Lafayette in NYC.
Truck on down and draw it all in. The show runs until Nov 4th.
Post Script: Having revisted the exhibition on the 27th October Its amazing to see how much of this show has sold out.At least a million pounds sterling in a quick estimation. Way to go Mr Fairey
Click here for show details
Richard Wilsons' installation at the Saatchi gallery is utterly sublime.
originally created in 1987 it is a site specific creation that penetrates the senses.
Both illusory and olfactory it transmits a sense of serenity and immersion.Not be missed!
The gallery is free to visit and this piece alone is well worth a pilgrimage. Until the 4th of November there is the added bonus of Karl Lagerfields' Little Black Jacket show as well as the Out Of Focus photographic exhibition. Bliss!
Click here for a link to Saatchi Gallery website
Click Here for a link to Richard Wilsons' website
I love this new Sweet Toof collaboration seen just off Hackney Road.Superb!
Just arrived thanks to Amazon, is this beautiful monograph by Andrew Moore. Originally published to coincide with an exhibition of the images at Akron Art Museum in the summer of 2010. Printed and bound as a Hardback, not surprisingly its now on its third print run. At a recommended retail price of £31 ($50) , discounts mean that this wonderful tome, packed with fabulous Urbex imagery, can be picked up at a snip for around £20 ($32)
Click Here for a link to the book on Amazon
As of tomorrow a new magazine dedicated to electronic music will be available in all good newsagents. Brought to you by a team led by (the now defunct) Muzik magazines' editor, it promises to be packed with informative articles and info on a host of exciting acts.
Cover stars on the first issue are Underworld, the dance act duo,who have been appointed music directors for the opening ceremony at the 2012 Olympics. Also featured are Sparks,Afrika Bambaataa,Greg Wilson and Meuran Humanos amongst many others.
I for one will be trundling down to WH Smiths asap, eager to thumb through the pages whilst listening to the free cd.
Click here for link to Electronic Magazine on Facebook
I Just discovered these little beauties via Martin Stubbingtons' Facebook page. A neat idea similar in concept to Miss Bugs snub nose prints for the Brooklynite Gallery, I for one have already placed an order. Martin specialises in hand drawn outlines of animals and birds as well as a neat line in customised trainers. All are drawn freehand, check him out at Readings upcoming Secret Market.
Martin on Facebook
Martin @ The Secret Market
Far far away, a very long time ago, I had tea with Professor Glaucoma Rosunfate. You can view more of his work here Glaucoma Rosunfate
Leslie Weiner has resurfaced again. One time collaborater with Kevin Mooney in Max.Below is a quote lifted from her current record label Ash International"Purity Supreme is a collaboration between French musician, composer and producer Christophe Van Huffel and American writer, musician and composer Leslie Winer. "Always Already" was recorded in France at Studio7Love in May 2011."Available as a limited edition vinyl ep ,the four tracks can also be downloaded via Amazon etc.I met and photographed Ms Weiner (AKA Leslie Winer) back in the late 80s. She was heavily influenced by William Burroughs and was friendly with Jean-Michel Basquiat. These influences could be seen and heard in her collaborations with Max and in her own solo work.Click through to the youtube channel featuring the four tracks on the current ep.The visuals are stunning, The wise would also buy the limited edition vinyl copy. Its truly a work of art!PURITY SUPREME VIDEOSASH INTERNATIONAL
Just listed on Carrie Reichardts Etsy site are these fabulous tiles depicting The Baroness' unique and radical designs. Fired onto salvaged Italian tiles ,each piece is unique and permanent. For sale at stocking filler prices, now is your chance to purchase some very affordable art directly from an artist who will almost certainly be listed for the 2012 Alternative Turner Prize.CARRIES ETSY SHOP
