Ann Christopher RA is currently exhibiting at the Royal Academy of Art in London. Drawing – The Lines of Time, on till the end of May, comprises a series of drawings and one of her sculptures. Whilst known as a sculptor, I find her drawings of equal, if not even greater, interest. Here are a few images from […]
Pigeon Air Patrol in London
If you live in a city and want to know more about the air quality in your area then get in touch with the Pigeon Air Patrol. This innovative idea involves pigeons flying around (as they do) equipped with tiny little air monitoring backpacks devised by Plume Labs, which report on the quality of our air. […]
More images from Cuba
These ones just amused me: for the football fans; for the fashionistas; Rico means “rich” or “cute” and so much for anonymity.
Fusterlandia, Havana 2 of 2
The magic continues outside José Fuster’s house and into the neighbouring streets with other residents joining in and the participation of community groups. The revolution is of course included, with the Granma leading Latin-American countries and characters in this huge mural.
More figurative art from The Columbia Threadneedle Prize
In a less traditional format, these other pieces also appealed: The fetishistic and a bit scary Powerdog by Susan Stoppani The Gardens of Zoological Mutations by Jon Bentley (oil & acrylic) in tribute to the Ladybird books of my childhood, since reinvented, and the Tinder-inspired drawings The Yes and The No Pile by Rebecca Harper
Jaggedart Gallery at the London Art Fair
Jaggedart specialises in work that embraces the fabrication of art including these sculptural pieces below shown at the London Art Fair. I have to restrain myself from looking with my hands as everything is so tactile. Kazuhito Takadoi trained in agriculture and horticulture, and now uses materials gathered from her garden and allotment – her pieces not […]