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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The Vauxhall Collective 2009

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 14, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Design, Idea Generation Gallery, Museums & Institutions, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts & Culture

The Vauxhall Collective for 2009. Courtesy Vauxhall

A new wave of Vauxhall Collective commissions are announced

Katie Paterson, Duncan Speakman, Seba Kurtis and Studio Glithero are this year’s brightest creative talent to be commissioned by Vauxhall Motors

Four of the most hotly anticipated artists, designers, theatre practitioners and photographers in the UK have been commissioned by the car company Vauxhall to create art works around the theme of re-inventing British classics. The result of the commissions is four stunningly imaginative and exciting works that throw open the concept of what is a British classic and highlight Vauxhall’s commitment to supporting style and design in the UK.

Chosen by a Style Council of industry experts and previous Vauxhall Collective members including Gideon Reeling and the photographer Gayle Chong Kwan this year’s members are the latest in an impressive line-up of up and coming artists that the initiative has supported, enabling them to take their work in new directions with complete artist freedom.

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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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Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist

Posted by: Idea Generation on: September 21, 2009 in: Museums & Institutions, Visual Arts & Culture

Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist (c) Chrissie Morgan

Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist runs at The Manchester Museum from 3rd October 2009 to 30th August 2010

Father of modern biology, failed medical student, pigeon fancier: see Darwin as you have never seen him before in The Manchester Museum’s unique graphic novel-style exhibition
To celebrate the 150th anniversary this autumn of the publication of Darwin’s seminal book On the Origin of Species, The Manchester Museum presents Charles Darwin: evolution of a scientist. Combining large-scale illustrations in a graphic-novel style, designed by artist Chrissie Morgan, with fantastic objects – many collected and studied by Darwin himself – this exhibition showcases Darwin in a way he has never been seen before. It offers a modern take on Darwin’s published work promising to be the highlight of the Museum’s year-long Darwin extravaganza.

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