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 Promised Land

Posted by: Idea Generation on: November 24, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Photography, Visual Arts & Culture

Seba Kurtis, “Jordy”, courtesy of Vauxhall Motors

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.

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Nat Finkelstein: From One Extreme to the Other

Posted by: Idea Generation on: November 4, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Events, Exhibitions, Idea Generation Gallery, Photography, Visual Arts & Culture

Andy, Bobby and Elvis 1965 © Nat Finkelstein “Andy gave Bobby a great double image of Elvis…Much later, Bobby told me he’d traded the Elvis for Albert Grossman’s couch.” NF

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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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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Alex Box The Make Up Artist

Posted by: Idea Generation on: October 27, 2009 in: Art Galleries, Photography, Visual Arts & Culture

(C) Photography by Rankin, make up by Alex Box

Exhibition: 23rd Oct – 22nd Dec, Annroy Gallery
Book Launch: 22nd Oct, Annroy Gallery

Launch of a new book and exhibition celebrating the work of Alex Box, a make up artist who boldly uses the face as a canvas to explode conventional concepts of ‘beauty’

In the first ever extensive collection and exhibition of her work Alex Box gives full access to images which radically unsettle and deconstruct conventional images of beauty in fashion. Using everything from pigment to post-its to magically transform her models Alex opens up the human form to a fantastical and expressive range of new possibilities.

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That Lucky Old Sun

(C) Genesis Publications and Peter Blake

Two legends of music and art are brought together in spectacular fashion for a once in a lifetime publication. Brian Wilson and Peter Blake collaborate on stunning new art edition.

The UK launch of the 12 new artworks is at the Paul Smith Mayfair store on 18th November 2009.
Exhibition runs from 19th November – 28th November 2009

That Lucky Old Sun is a book and print publication, inspired by the latest critically-acclaimed album by Brian Wilson. As Brian’s band prepares to tour the States, Sir Peter Blake unveils a series of new artworks created in consultation with Brian over the past year. Each of the artworks illustrates a different song and the complete collection – a tribute to Brian Wilson’s life and career – is published as 12 original silk screen prints (16×12 inch size).

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The Vauxhall Collective 2009

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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Hammer Festival

Enter at your peril…
Hammer Festival:
27th October –15th November 2009
Idea Generation Gallery

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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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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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Festival Annual

Posted by: Idea Generation on: July 16, 2009 in: Music & Entertainment, Music, Entertainment & Venues, Photography

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Festival-goers: Your Chance To Appear In The UK’s First Ever Festival Annual.

Upload and tag your pictures at www.MySpace.com/FestivalAnnual

Play your part in history by contributing to a groundbreaking new festival book alongside Jaime Winstone, Edith Bowman, Orbital, Metronomy and many more…

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