Art Rotterdam 2020. Surround Yourself with Contemporary Art & Design in Rotterdam
As a diverse and inclusive place to live, it is also the home of numerous international design firms, and ART Rotterdam, which comes to town every February.
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Masculinity: Liberation through Photography @The Barbican, London
You may snigger and giggle, as there are penises of all shapes and sizes, but the theory behind the show is that men are more than their parts. In a world where men are seemingly less liberated, with TV showing peacocking males with hairless, chiseled bodies on show on Love Island and ‘reality TV’, the truth is, in reality, men throughout history have been portrayed in many different forms.
Steve McQueen at the Tate Modern
Anyone who chooses to make a film has a personal relationship with their subject- whether its intimate, voyeuristic, educational or fantastical, film makers have the key to expressing themselves.
Film: Mrs Lowry & Son – now on Blu-ray/DVD
Flush covered the cinematic release of Mrs Lowry & Son towards the end of last year, and we were completely enamoured with the entire film, maybe just as devoted as L.S. was to his mother.
Amsterdam Light Festival 2019
I always love the Amsterdam Light Festival and 2019 is the 8th edition of this spectacular and inspiring Dutch event. With all the lights…
Nicolaes Maes & Pieter de Hooch: Dutch Masters under a golden spotlight
For lovers of art the Netherlands have been even more of a hot spot than usual for the last 12 months or so. Unless you’ve been living under an artistic rock you will probably know that it is 400 years since the great Dutch Master Rembrandt died.
Rembrandt – Velázquez: Dutch & Spanish Masters – Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam 11th October 2019 to 19th January 2020
Despite their relative proximity, the paths of 17th-century Masters (Dutch) Rembrandt and (Spanish) Velázquez never crossed during their lifetimes. In fact, they probably had no idea each other existed.
Wes Anderson & Juman Malouf: Il Sarcofago Di Spitzmaus e Altri Tesori @ Fondazione Prada, Milan
Anyone who has visited the Fondazione Prada in Milan in the last couple of years will have no doubt seen the über cool cafe/bar…
Phillip Colbert: Hunt Paintings @ The Saatchi Gallery
Philip Colbert has big boots to fill. Described by US Vogue’s Andre Leon Talley as “The godson of Andy Warhol”, the UK based “pop” artist covers all mediums of painting, sculpture, clothing, furniture and design.
The Most Famous Paintings of All Time
Art collectors spend millions every year collecting some of the world’s most sought-after oil paintings. However, it is important to note that the cost of a painting is not always reflective of how famous it is!
A Different Vision of Fashion Photography: Peter Lindbergh – Kunsthal, Rotterdam
Having seen him in interviews, and now in person it’s no wonder females fall at his feet. Charming, bashful and extremely witty, Peter was present at the press conference for his latest show ‘A Different Vision on Fashion Photography’ which recently opened in Rotterdam’s Kunsthal Gallery.
The Graphic Design Idea Book: Inspiration from 50 Masters
What existed before that simple graphic of the light bulb appearing above an individuals head once an idea struck them? Was it a candle? A lantern? The words ‘EUREKA’ in Greek? Or was it a phosphorus explosion?
Art: Neverended @ LondonNewcastle, London
In the never-ending quest for acceptance into the world of mainstream art, ‘Neverended’ is a new retrospective exhibition showcasing a curated collection of over 200 pieces by internationally acclaimed graffiti and street artists from the Rockwell House private collection.
Slinkachu – Leisure Facilities For Youths
We featured Slinkachu’s ‘Little People Project’ way back in Jan 2012 and now as part of his participation in POW! POW!, a Hawaian Urban Art Festival the artist know for his depiction of little people living in a big world is releasing a brilliant new print entitled ‘Leisure Facilities For Youths’.