A Positive View

Posted by: Idea Generation on: November 26, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Auctions, Charities & NGOs, Museums & Institutions, Photography, Visual Arts & Culture

Corrine Day, Kate, 1990

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.

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Lumiere: 75,000 visitors flock into Durham for spectacular winter festival of light

Posted by: Idea Generation on: November 19, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Visitor & Tourist Attractions, Visual Arts & Culture

Starry Night, Durham Castle, by Air Vag © Matthew Andrews

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.

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Record-breaking Mona Lisa takes pride of place in Wrexham

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 28, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Charities & NGOs, Music & Entertainment, Music, Entertainment & Venues, Photography, Visitor & Tourist Attractions

Record-breaking Mona Lisa unveiled at Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, Wrexham

Local community smash Rolf Harris’ previous record

Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, Wrexham, Wednesday 28th October 2009

The world’s largest ever reproduction of the Mona Lisa was unveiled today at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre in Wrexham.

The entire community came together to create their own version of the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting. The world’s largest known reproduction painting of the Mona Lisa, which was unveiled at 9am this morning, covers a massive 240 square metres beating Rolf Harris’ 45 square metre canvas attempt of 2005. The extraordinary spectacle unveiled this morning at the Eagles Meadow Shopping Centre, Wrexham covers the same space as 24 double-decker buses!

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PHOTOCALL: Mona Lisa’s record-breaking smile

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 21, 2009 in: Charities & NGOs, Lifestyle & Events, Retail & Fashion, Visitor & Tourist Attractions, Visual Arts & Culture

The world record-breaking attempt to produce the largest ever reproduction of the Mona Lisa is set to go on display at Eagles Meadow shopping centre in Wrexham, Wales on Wednesday 28th October at 9am.

Members from the entire community have come together to create their own version of the famous Leonardo da Vinci painting that covers a massive 240 square metres: that’s the size of 24 double-decker buses! Hundreds of people were involved, including school children from Victoria Primary School and members of the Haulfan Centre, which offers a wide range of activities for people with disabilities, have given hours of their time to help artist Katy Webster complete the mammoth task. The work will be on show at Eagles Meadow for one day only. Shoppers will not only have the chance to scrutinise every detail of Mona Lisa’s famous expression up close, but will also be able to touch the giant piece, made up of 82 different vinyl squares.

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Hammer Festival

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 14, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Events, Exhibitions, Film, Film, Media & Performing Arts, Idea Generation Gallery, Lifestyle & Events, Music & Entertainment, Music, Entertainment & Venues, Photography, Visitor & Tourist Attractions, Visual Arts & Culture

Enter at your peril…
Hammer Festival:
27th October –15th November 2009
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Dracula 01

This Halloween Idea Generation opens the crypt doors to launch London’s most frightening festival – the Hammer Festival.

“More terrifying than ‘The Curse of Frankenstein’, this is one Hammer production that will leave you shivering” “’Dracula’ is Christopher Lees and Hammer’s breakthrough movie. It’s terrifyingly good, you’ll want to get your teeth stuck into it” “Gripping science fiction masterpiece from British horror masters Hammer ”

The Hammer Festival brings together a terrifying programme of film screenings, ghost tours, readings, and an exhibition featuring never-seen-before artwork from their classic and upcoming films, rare and original posters and behind the scenes photos from Britain’s most successful film company Hammer.

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Fearne Cotton, George Lamb and Dave Berry to appear at Clothes Show Live

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 8, 2009 in: Retail & Fashion

Fearne Cotton

Clothes Show Live is throwing the biggest Christmas party to mark 21 years at the forefront of fashion and beauty and has invited a whole host of the nation’s favourite celebrities to celebrate with them from 4-9 December at Birmingham NEC

Clothes Show Live has invited the UK’s most loved TV and radio personalities in the form of Fearne Cotton, George Lamb and Dave Berry. Joining them for the fabulous six day fashion and beauty celebration will be the UK’s favourite fashion experts Caryn Franklin, Hilary Alexander and Louise Roe along with the hottest actors from Hollyoaks to kick the party season off in style.

Featuring seriously stylish shopping from high street, designer, vintage, couture and street wear brands, plus hundreds of leading beauty brands and the finest party outfits showcased on the world’s largest fashion catwalk in the Fashion Theatre, Clothes Show Live contains the perfect ingredients to help shoppers sparkle throughout the party season.

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Lumiere

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 5, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Visitor & Tourist Attractions, Visual Arts & Culture
Entre Terre et Ciel by Airvag

Entre Terre et Ciel by Airvag

A spectacular multi-sensory celebration of light fusing ancient and modern in Durham

12th – 15th November 2009

For four nights only, UK and international artists will work with light to transform Durham’s historic landmarks, city streets, gardens and riverways into a breathtaking nocturnal landscape of magical happenings.

Producers of extraordinary live events Artichoke, renowned for the spectacular successes, La Machine, The Sultan’s Elephant and Antony Gormley’s Fourth Plinth commission One & Other, announce their latest project – Lumiere – an ambitious and spectacular festival of light for Durham, produced in partnership with Sky Arts.

From the 12th-15th November 2009, the historic city of Durham will provide the stunning canvas for leading international and UK artists and performers to work with light, fusing together sight, sound and movement in a mesmerising series of site-specific installations, new commissions and performances.

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Durham bids to be UK City of Culture 2013

Posted by: Idea Generation on: September 23, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Museums & Institutions, Visitor & Tourist Attractions, Visual Arts & Culture

Eye, an installation from Enlightenment

Durham bids to be UK City of Culture 2013 – The North East’s best kept cultural secret.
Embargoed until 10th September.

“For passion, creativity, an array of peerless assets and attractions and a palatable sense of community, Durham really is the perfect place.” Bill Bryson

A UNESCO World Heritage Site; home to stunning ancient architecture in the form of its Cathedral and University; host to renowned art events and festivals including an international literary festival, a two-week brass music gathering and a cutting edge festival of light, owner of the largest collection of decorative art outside of London and location to one of the most popular visitor attractions in the UK, tomorrow Durham will take part in a nationwide seminar to continue its bid to be UK City of Culture in 2013.

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How to Shoot Like Rankin

Posted by: Idea Generation on: July 27, 2009 in: Music & Entertainment, Photography, Retail & Fashion, Visual Arts & Culture
(C) Rankin

(C) Rankin

The secret is out…
Rankin Live: 31st Jul – 18th Sept
The Old Truman Brewery, London

Follow top tips from Jarvis Cocker and Jamie Winstone on how to shoot like Rankin and become part of the most ambitious and exciting photographic event of the year.

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Clothes Show Live

Posted by: Idea Generation on: July 21, 2009 in: Lifestyle & Events, Retail & Fashion, Visitor & Tourist Attractions
(c) James Rudland

(c) James Rudland

Hollyoaks beauty Roxanne McKee kicks off the festive party season

NEC Birmingham, 4 – 9 December 2009

This December Clothes Show Live returns to Birmingham for its 21st outing as the UK’s favourite fashion extravaganza and promises to inject a heavy dose of glamour into the Christmas season.

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