The all-new Scout Camper by CreaCon
14 December 2020 • Mark Westall
We Love the all-new Scout Camper by CreaCon is a travelling solution for the solo traveller.
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The Top 5 Art Christmas Gifts
13 December 2020 • Tabish Khan
Beginning a week-long look at art gifts for Christmas on FAD magazine Tabish Khan the @LondonArtCritic has picked 5 Christmas gifts – no need to blow the budget and great gifts for even those who don’t celebrate Christmas.
Famous Paintings Featuring Card Games
8 December 2020 • Mark Westall
Card games have featured in many well-known paintings over the centuries. But which are the most famous of all? Here… Read More
Does Personal Presentation Matter When Trying to Sell Art?
27 November 2020 • Mark Westall
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes!’ Personal marketing and branding are necessary for any selling process.
Design Miami/Podium 2020
26 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Design Miami/ opens its sixteenth edition from November 27th through December 6th, offering a unique combination of both in-person exhibition in the Miami Design District, and new opportunities to access and experience the fair online.
Just what you always wanted a Monkey side table.
24 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Planet of the Apes, Bathing Ape even Ian Brown we love our monkeys now you can get a Monkey side table made from one single piece of concrete.
Superplastic and Gorillaz Drop Four New Limited Edition Art Toys
19 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Superplastic has partnered with virtual British band Gorillaz to release four ultra-luxe limited edition designer toys in celebration of the band’s critically-acclaimed new album Song Machine: Season One – Strange Timez
A colourful panoramic artwork created by London-based artist Kelly Anna has been unveiled
19 November 2020 • Mark Westall
A colourful panoramic artwork created by London-based artist Kelly Anna has been unveiled next to Paddington Station, wrapping 150 metres around Paddington Square,
Tim Marlow is back to investigate more stories from the art world on ITV
17 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Tim Marlow is back to investigate more stories from the art world, turning his attention to some of the greatest artistic figures and their phenomenal work
Limited Edition Bags and Scarves by Ai Weiwei
13 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Papercutting is a traditional Chinese art going back 2,000 years. The coloured, intricately cut papers are used as a story-telling medium in festivities, for prayers, and as everyday decoration. The bags and scarves take their motifs from a papercut created by Ai Weiwei as part of his Papercut Portfolio published by TASCHEN in 2019.
Art in Online Video Slots
12 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Video slots have been around for years, with new iterations being churned out every month. The games generally follow generic… Read More
Finding Your Art Style
8 November 2020 • Mark Westall
Art is a big part of our lives, and we all have certain aesthetics that we lean toward. But do you know your favorite style? With such a variety of styles available, you deserve to find the one that you enjoy most. Here are some different schools of art that you should explore to find your own preferences.
Lauren Manoogian presents a 21-piece edit of vessels by Lætitia Jacquetton
6 November 2020 • Mark Westall
For the second instalment of OBJECT, Lauren Manoogian presents a 21-piece edit of vessels by Lætitia Jacquetton, that will be exhibited and available for presale at the Lauren Manoogian New York space
Yves Béhar + The Ocean Cleanup launch sunglasses made from recovered ocean plastics
27 October 2020 • Mark Westall
The Ocean Cleanup, the Dutch non-profit organization developing advanced technologies to rid the world’s oceans of plastic, today presented their plan to go full circle in their mission: creating a product from the plastic they recovered from the ocean to help fund the continued cleanup.
The artful dodger of punk, Illuminati Neon to open new exhibition in Chelsea.
25 October 2020 • Mark Westall
Box Galleries (402, King’s Road, Chelsea) forthcoming exhibition ‘ILLUMINATI’ by London-based artist, Illuminati Neon channels the vivacity and rebellion of… Read More
Art & Design in 2020
7 October 2020 • Mark Westall
Many of us had high hopes for 2020, but it truly took an unexpected and unwelcome turn. Artists, in particular, have been affected by the ‘situation’ though many are finding innovative ways to create during the crisis. As we head into the winter months, it seems like a good time to look back over some of our favourite news and stories from the world of art and design so far this year. It is one of the very few areas in the news where stories of hope, generosity and positivity can be found.
Outrageous Algorithms: an ingenious new artwork for these strange times.
1 October 2020 • Mark Westall
Outrageous Algorithms, a mobile artwork by Rachel Ara that challenges the mythology of algorithms. Conceptual artist Rachel Ara uses her ex-AA van as a mobile gallery (MoVA), to take her work out whilst access to galleries and museums remains limited. Borrowing the branding style from a well known breakdown company Ara creates Outrageous Algorithms, a new and specialist service for today’s emergencies – a 24hr Mental Breakdown Service.
The Vinyl Resurgence
30 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Record players (a record player is also known as a turntable) have been back in style for the better part of a decade. Although digital streaming is a popular way to listen to music, many music lovers miss the richness of sound quality found in records. Record players and turntables have made a resurgence in the United States and abroad for a reason.
“FINE DINING 2099” Exhibition and book launch
16 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Exhibition and book launch at GALLERY46, documenting life within a circle of independent young Londoners; gifted in music, the arts and the illicit. It’s contents are the visual culmination of a lifestyle; photographed over 5 years, which developed into a long-term project as Matt’s experience and interest in photography grew parallel.
Art That Has Been Inspired by Sport
15 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Art is something very personal to each person, and painters will often draw on their own experiences when creating their work. Others will look elsewhere for inspiration; famous examples include beautiful landscapes, animals, flowers, or poignant moments.
How Artists Become Better Over Time
14 September 2020 • Mark Westall
If you are producing art of any kind, and you are wondering what you can do to become better, that is something that all artists wonder from time to time.
Essential Tips On How To Get In Art College
11 September 2020 • Mark Westall
Students often do not know the procedure to apply for admission to Art College. If you have taken design classes during high school, it is time for you to research the different colleges. If you are looking for art college-related admission essays, you can avail coursework writing service.
Jess Kohl Solo Exhibition ANIME SALVE at Palazzo delle Arti Napoli
9 September 2020 • Lee Sharrock
Photographer and director Jess Kohl spoke to Lee Sharrock about her solo photographic exhibition with Collettivo Zero at Palzzo delle Arti in Naples.
Lunu Terminal
8 September 2020 • Mark Westall
We love the LUNU Terminal part of a revolutionary processing service that allows customers to spend their cryptocurrencies immediately as local currency at the point of sale in retail transactions without expensive exchange commissions.