Icon Magazine took over this beautiful building as the House of Culture for Clerkenwell Design Week. The Old Sessions House is set to be redeveloped: either into offices or a member’s club. The photos below show how it looked during the week. Companies displaying collections included Pinch and Timorous Beasties. Planting below by Indoor Garden […]
Fairs
Bert & May’s barge at Clerkenwell Design Week
Designed by Laura Fulmine with the flooring and tile company Bert & May, I came across this without forewarning in a quiet yard. One of Bert & May’s directors, Lee Thornley, told me he’s looking forward to living in it once it’s back in the water in East London. Galley kitchen between living area and bedroom. The […]
The Other Art Fair (2 of 2)
It was a real rush trying to get round the show as I didn’t give myself enough time to both look and talk, something to bear in mind for my next visit. Emma Davis showed more glorious coloured abstracts from a recent trip to India, both prints and originals Carla Moss, based in Leeds, showed […]
The Other Art Fair (1 of 2)
For me this is one of the best places to see and buy art direct from the artist. I had already met some previous exhibitors and it was interesting to see their new work. Rod McIntosh showed his latest silverpoint and ink pieces as well as circles, made using his own constructed brushes. Alison McKenna […]
Seen at The Country Living Fair
I popped in to the recent Country Living Fair heading, as usual for the food stands, and found a few other things besides as you can see below. First of all though, I liked the Irish coffee kit offered by Coole Swan. I don’t have a great tolerance for whiskey, cream or coffee separately but […]
Textures and finishes from Surface Design in London
Much of my artwork concerns the act of mark-making so texture and finish are things I always notice. This was the case at Surface Design, a trade fair I pop into; here are a few of the things that caught my eye: Matt ceramic tiles designed by Inga Sempé for Mutina shown by French company Vicalvi […]