Hot air balloon takes to the skies of London to help those less fortunate
Fly Me Home is an exciting new venture in which homeless and vulnerably housed young people will make, build and fly a hot air balloon to raise awareness of the growing number of people without homes in the UK.
The project, launched by the award winning homeless charity Film It, aimsto raise awareness of the growing problem of the hidden homeless.
A Landmark Photographic Exhibition
Exhibition: 10th March – 6th April 2010 Somerset House
Private View: Tuesday, 9th March 2010
Auction: 15th April 2010, Christie’s, King Street, London
The must-see photographic event for London 2010, showcasing the finest 20th and 21st century photography from around the world
For one month only, from 10th March to 6th April 2010, A Positive View returns to showcase an extraordinary range of photography on a truly international scale, under the Royal Patronage of Prince William supporting Crisis, the homelessness charity.
The third edition of this fully curated, museum-scale photographic exhibition, to be held at Somerset House, will bring together more than 100 rare and signed vintage works across almost a century of photography; classic and contemporary works will cross a variety of genres, from still-life, fashion, landscape, portraiture and reportage. It will be followed by a Royal Gala reception and auction at Christie’s on 15th April, in aid of Crisis.
Vauxhall Motors announces the completion of a landmark photographic commission by Seba Kurtis
A new body of portraits by photographer Seba Kurtis explores the rich diversity of the British population in a new commission by Vauxhall Motors
Photographer Seba Kurtis first arrived in Europe as an illegal immigrant from Argentina. He followed the dream of a perfect life that attracts many to first world countries, considering Europe as a Promised Land. In this stunning series of portraits commissioned by Vauxhall, Kurtis explores his pre-conceptions of British people whilst simultaneously re-inventing what it means to be British in today’s multicultural society.
Festival of light to become a regular event for Durham as Lumiere is hailed as spectacular success
Producers of extraordinary live events Artichoke announced today, Wednesday 18th November, that Lumiere would become a biennial event in Durham, after at the spectacular success of the festival which took place over four consecutive nights, 12th – 15th November.
At least 75,000 people thronged the city’s streets during the festival, filling the city’s restaurants and cafes, trains and buses, and every available parking space. Staged as part of Durham’s bid for UK capital of culture in 2013, Lumiere is the largest festival of its kind to take place in the UK, and included no less than seven new commissions and more than 50 UK and international artists. Lumiere is part of the 2009 Sky Arts Artichoke Season.
The Pork & Pickle Pie Comedy Club is launching with a very special gig at The Britannia Pub in East London next week (at 8pm on Thursday November 26th).
Angelos Epithemiou, well-known for his appearances with Vic and Bob on this year’s Shooting Stars is headlining the night, which will also feature top-notch comedy from Bafta-award winning Will Andrews, much-loved film guru and stand-up Richard Sandling and some great sketch comedy from The Real Macguffins. Interviews are available.
Bafta-award-winning comedian Will Andrews is supporting Angelos, along with stars-in-the-making The Real Macguffins. Compere for the evening is the ever-popular, ever-talented Richard Sandling. Comedy-goers pay just £5 for a ticket which includes the cream of 2009’s stand-up comedy, a couple of surprise guests and most importantly of all a slice of The Britannia’s renowned pork and pickle pie.
The Pork & Pickle Pie Comedy Club is all about bringing the UK’s best new comedians to a wider audience, along with the best in savoury bar snacks.
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A celebration of the life and work of Nat Finkelstein – photojournalist, political activist, fugitive and veteran of the 1960s New York scene
Idea Generation Gallery
20th Jan – 14th Feb
Private View: 19th Jan 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Nat Finkelstein was one of the most respected photojournalists of modern times. Renowned for his iconic and intimate documentation of Andy Warhol’s infamous Factory, and later for his political activism including an allegiance with The Black Panthers that forced him to live abroad for 15 years, Finkelstein remained at the heart of the cultural zeitgeist up until his death aged 76, 2nd October 2009.
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