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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Record-breaking Mona Lisa takes pride of place in Wrexham

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

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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Posted by: Idea Generation on: January 2, 2009 in: Charities & NGOs, Lifestyle & Events