Sam Burford explores the decomposition of space time into three-dimensional space and one-dimensional time, his work deconstructing film and cinematic imagery into tangible imagery.This show at Fiumano Projects runs till 13th November. Delve in – the titles provide clues. Viewing the three-dimensional representation of a filmed scene is a strangely absorbing experience. I found a lot […]
Places
Plot by José Damasceno at Holborn Library
Artangel’s current intervention is an installation, Plot, by José Damasceno in the wonderful building that is Holborn Library, worth a visit in its own right even if you don’t go for the art. Here are a few photographs of the adventurous journey you go on within the context of the building. I think it works brilliantly with […]
The London Art Collective show at Hulsta and Rolf Benz
On till the end of October, The London Art Collective, organised by art consultancy Luminaire Arts, is currently on at the Hulsta and Rolf Benz showroom on Baker Street. I’m one of the six artists exhibiting in a very accessible environment. Sometimes it’s difficult to picture how a piece of art might work in one’s […]
Inside the Café Royal Hotel
As you know, I sometimes visit hotels, mainly in London, so here’s another one seen recently.The Café Royal, originally founded in the mid-19th century by Frenchman Daniel Nicholas Thévenon (who anglicised his name to Daniel Nicols), reopened last year after almost four years of restoration. The “N” monogrammes found throughout the original building are apparently in honour of […]
Beers Contemporary
I’d been meaning to visit Beers Contemporary for a while now and finally popped in on a Saturday afternoon, initially to see Michael Mapes‘ work as I’d seen images of it before. I was intrigued by his deconstruction of a portrait and the way he reconstitutes the image. There was poignancy in the debris from elements […]
Lego’s celebration of The London Design Festival and Open House
For all young architects, designers, engineers and makers I had to stop when I saw this on popping into John Lewis Oxford Street for something totally unrelated. Click on the names for more on both the London Design Festival and Open House, taking place this weekend. Were there any buildings you didn’t recognise?