Who? Calvin Nicholls
What? Canadian artist Calvin Nicholls, who specialises in nature and wildlife pieces, uses paper to create sculptures of his subjects. The paper sculptures are 3-D, framed and are produced according to commissions. There’s also a selection of prints available to purchase. Price depends on complexity and size of piece commissioned.
When? Available now
Where? Exclusively at www.calvinnicholls.com
How? Contact for consultation
Who? Linda Plant What? Interior designer Linda Plant (director of Homerun Services) has recently launched a new service called Art Love. The new service allows customers to order bespoke modern and abstract art pieces, with consultation available from her design team. Prices vary according to requirements but pre-created pieces also available. When? Available online now Where? Exclusively at www.artlovedesign.com How? For consultation, call 0207 4869 688 or email hello@artlovedesign.com Ten tips on interior design from Linda Plant
GO AND FIND THE REAL THING – There are limits to this of course. In the case of some obscure fish, I’m not often in a position to don a wetsuit and jump in the deep if it lives at the bottom of the inky blue, but there’s always a fish market. HANDLE THE THING – If it’s got bones, feel where they lie. If it’s got skin, get familiar with the feel and texture: hairy, bald, feathery, scaly, bit gooey, slippery, a bit want-to-put-it-down-and-run. Move it around. Check out the way the shadows play on the dips and curves. TAKE IT HOME TO MEET THE FAMILY – If I…
Who? Chelsom What? Need to make a statement with your lighting? This artichoke pendant lamp from Chelsom is it. Made from wrought iron and steel, with a Florentine Antique Gold Leaf finish, it’s a chandelier that will effortlessly add luxury and glamour to your home, casting it in a soft glow. A stunning show piece. Priced at £2,635.50. When? Available now Where? Available online from Occa Home How? Buy now from Occa Home
Who? Hobbs What? Inspired by the oak leaf embroidery on an early 20th Century ornamental jacket in the Royal Archives, this stunning modern creation from Hobbs is the perfect way to highlight a simple dress. It’s also simple enough to work for the office too. Priced at £69. Matching oak leaf earrings are also available. When? Available now Where? Available online from Hobbs How? Buy now from Hobbs
Who? City of Tinqueux What? History buffs should head to Tinqueux this April where, to mark the 200th Anniversary of Napoleon’s French campaign in 1814, the city is hosting re-enactments of the Battle of Reims. During the two day festival, there will be a torchlight procession, parade, brass band, sound and light show as well as the re-enactment itself. There will also be a Napoleon village with markets and treasure hunts. When? 5th and 6th April Where? Around the city of Tinqueux How? For more information, see www.tinqueuxfetenapoleon.com Fly via British Airways
Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…
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