Out of Place – Leung Mee-Ping at the Liverpool Biennial
When passing a homeless person on the street, we all wonder where they go, what they do and how they survive. Some might stick in our minds for a good while. Sadly, most of us soon forget them again, distracted by our own lives. Hong Kong artist, Leung Mee-Ping, was...
Vegan Cooking in Belgrade, Serbia – An Idyllic Summer
Through one of those curious twists of life I ended up visiting Belgrade, Serbia for three months this year, over, as it happens, the hottest summer seen there for over a century. The Balkans war was 20 years ago and for a visitor, barely any signs remain - Belgrade...
Grimes – Is She Real? Live Review & Thoughts – Manchester Ritz 30/8/12
Last week, Grimes & I were sorting through nuclear warheads. They were like huge rounds of cheese, and some had gone mouldy. It was a tough job, but at least we were together. I didn’t have to prove to her who I was. Just as she was in my dreamworld, I existed in...
Hong Kong Art show At Liverpool Biennial – All Are Guests
Chinese Art has been making an increasingly significant impact on the international arts scene for the last few years now. We all know of Ai Weiwei’s legendary artwork of an Olympic stadium now known as the Bird’s Nest and we’ve covered Chen Man’s inspired...
I Am The Resurrection – Castlefield Gallery Back From The Brink
We were stunned and saddened when we heard the news. Castlefield Gallery, a supporter and champion of the North West arts scene had had its funding application turned down. Many people took this to mean the end for this much loved and vital institution. How could the...
Cat Power – aka Chan Marshall – Breaks New Ground with ‘Sun’
Stepping out solo for the first time in six years, Cat Power (Chan Marshall) presents her new album Sun. She has become well known more recently for her covers and collaborative work with artists such as Beck and the Velvet Underground. Renowned for her grungy style...
Gudrun & Gudrun – handmade knitwear with a conscience
Gudrun Ludvig and Gudrun Rógvadóttir are the pals who share the same name gone design duo, behind the brand Gudrun & Gudrun. Made from 100% natural wool that remains untreated and undyed, Gudrun & Gudrun produce handmade knitwear that carries both style and a...
Agyness Deyn for Dr. Martens – A Bold Collaboration
Dr. Martens are a staple of British alternative style. Generations have taken the footwear to their hearts, and the brand has come to represent underground UK youth in all its subversive glory. Dr. Martens are an icon you can buy into - from teenagers outstretching...
Lawrence of Belgravia – An Encounter With Felt & Denim Legend
This looks like a fascinating evening - a special screening of the documentary film 'Lawrence of Belgravia' followed by an encounter with Lawrence himself - there's no surname - just Lawrence - plus Paul Kelly the director. This will all take place on Saturday 13th...
Damien Hirst Art Guitars for Joe Strummer & Strummerville
How do you fancy wielding a guitar that actually doubles as a piece of art by none other than Damien Hirst himself? But do you frame it and mount it on your wall and wait a few years for the value to rise or do you use it on stage as you make your own bid for stardom?...
Fireball Hits Portobello Square – InTRANSIT Festival with Edgar Mueller
Imagine, you're doing a spot of shopping or heading to a bar and you suddenly find yourself over a great chasm staring down at a giant fireball. Well if you get yourself down to London's Portobello Square you’ll be able to do just that. This is where brilliant street...
Haute Couture: The Polaroids of Cathleen Naundorf – Fashion Article
by Fiona Shaw Fashion Photography is a tough old craft to get right. It’s more of an ensemble effort in reality involving models, stylists, make up, lighting as well as the photography itself. And after all that meticulous planning and attention to detail you have to...
Berlin Fashion Film Festival – interview with founder Niccolò Montanari
This year, the inaugural edition of the Berlin Fashion Film Festival will run alongside Berlin Fashion Week from 3 - 8 July. The festival will present fashion in an innovative way, combining film with fashion presentations, whilst grouping together outstanding film...
Eley Kishimoto for Lavenham – Quilted Jackets for Autumn 2012!
A meeting of minds is on the cards for this most British of collaborations. Equestrian loving Lavenham snuggle up with London fashion duo, Eley Kishimoto, for the country brand's latest quilted offering. Eley Kishimoto, founded by Mark Eley and Wakako Kishimoto...