The Syngenta Photography Award 2015: Scarcity-Waste

The Syngenta Photography Award 2015: Scarcity-Waste

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Who? Syngenta Photography Award What? Head now to Somerset House to see the entries for this year’s Syngenta Photography Award, the theme of which is Scarcity-Waste. Photographers and amateurs all over the world have been invited to submit their entry to the award, which seeks to stimulate dialogue around key, global challenges. It promises to be a most stimulating exhibition. Admission is free of charge. When? Exhibition is on daily from 10am to 6pm until 10th April 2015 Where? East Wing Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA How? For more information, see www.somersethouse.org.uk

Rene Gruau Fashion Illustration
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Post-war fashion illustrations at Gallery 8

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Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk

Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture
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Louis Kahn: The Power of Architecture

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Who? London Design Museum What? The latest exhibition to arrive at the London Design museum is one centred around the work of Louis Kahn. Featuring a diverse display of Kahn’s models, sketches, photos and original drawing, the exhibition gives an insight to why Kahn is considered a master of twentieth century architecture. The exhibition touches on his influential and particular style and includes unseen footage filmed by Kahn’s son Nathaniel. When? 9th July to 12th October Where? The Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD How? For more information and tickets, see designmuseum.org

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy

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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,…

Don’t look back at Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels
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Don’t look back at Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels

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Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels What? Make time to visit Brussels for Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest group show on contemporary Chinese painting entitled “Don’t look back”. The show gathers nine Chinese figurative painters, showcasing a selection of work that reveal a new approach to figuration. This is a collection where you’ll see through the nuances of the paintings and find sentiments of a modern China. When? From 12th June until 13th September Where? Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via Brussels Airlines

Time Machines: Daniel Weil and the Art of Design

Time Machines: Daniel Weil and the Art of Design

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Who? London Design Museum What? London Design Museum’s latest exhibition looks at the designs of architect and product designer Daniel Weil. The exhibition examines the thought processes behind many of his works, with designs spanning some thirty years. On display will be some of his earliest work, such as 1981’s influential Bag Radio, as well as commissions for Swatch, United Airlines, Krug, Mothercare and the Pet Shop Boys. When? Now until 31st August 2014 Where? Shad Thames, London SE1 2YD How? For more information, see designmuseum.org