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A Pilgimage To The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman
A couple a weeks ago I passed through the Grayson Perry’s show, The Tomb Of The Unknown Craftsman, at the British Museum and was quietly blown away. I knew little about this man except that he had notched up a Turner … Continue reading
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Tagged Alan Measles, Artist & Potter, British Museum, Grayson Perry, Tomb of The Unknown Craftsman, Turner Prize
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THE ART OF JUDITH SCOTT… exhibition closes in 4 hours time!
Yesterday, we dropped into the retrospective of Judith Scott’s work at the old Selfridges Hotel and got blown away… extraordinary pieces of work that emerged from a life that was initially tragic and then somewhat magical! Check this Culture Show … Continue reading
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Tagged Culture Show, Judith Scott, Museum OF Everything, Outsider Art, Sculpture, Selfridges
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This Sunday! Molly Dineen at the Portobello Pop Up Cinema… In conversation + Heart Of The Angel + a first showing of ‘The Out-Takes Of Tony Blair’.
THIS SUNDAY, one-woman documentary don, MOLLY DINEEN presents a rough & ready big screen screening of her classic film on the London Underground – ‘HEART OF THE ANGEL’. One of Britain’s most acclaimed documentary filmmakers, Molly Dineen has notched up … Continue reading
IT’S YOUR WORLD!: Play / Pray for Japan! The Sendai session!
When former UFO DJ Toshio Matsuura visited the North Japan in the wake of the disaster he was deeply affected and clearly motivated to help in whatever way he can. So, in a show of solidarity with the thousands of … Continue reading
JAZZ WARRIORS 2011: A Manifesto for change!
It all began with an vexing and frustrating incident at Ronnie Scott’s involving the UK’s premier jazz vocalist Cleveland Watkiss. A Facebook post by Cleveland sparked of the Facebook group “When Are We Going To See More Black UK Jazz … Continue reading
Ripped & Torn: The Art Of Ian Wright @ the LDF
Last night, all roads led to the opening of ‘A Colourful Life’ at Tent London in Hanbury Street, just off Brick Lane. One of the most enticing offerings during this year’s frenzied London Design Festival, this event showcased three new … Continue reading
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Tagged Blast, Boombox, Ian Wright, Illustration, Issey Miyake, Jimi Hendrix, London, NME, NYC, Straight No Chaser, Vinyl, White Lines
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Tonight… TWO BAAAD SESSIONS…. LIVE….
RUMBA ORISHA presents a night of Cuban roots music. Sacred bata drumming and songs for the Orishas and vibrant Cuban rumba. With special guests Martha Galarraga (ex-Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba) and Gerardo de Armas Sarria (ex-Yoruba Andabo), two of … Continue reading
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Tagged Adam 'Rokers' Moses, Bata, Conjunto Folklorico Nacional de Cuba, Crispin Robinson, Cuba, Gerardo de Armas Sarria, Ifa, Jason Yarde, Jazz Refreshed, Kaidi Tatham, Martha Galarraga, Mau Mau, Movimientos, Orisha, Rich Mix, rumba, Santeria, Spry, WAH1, Yoruba Andabo
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Meet The Interrupters! Redemption & Intervention
THE AWARD WINNING DIRECTOR OF HOOP DREAMS TAKE US ONTO THE WAR TORN STREETS OF THE WINDY CITY WITH CEASEFIRE. Last Tuesday evening, after spending two hours immersed in of Steve James’ latest award winning documentary, The Interrupters, I staggered … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Kotlowitz, Ammena Matthew, CeaseFire, Chicago, Cliques, Dogwoof, Eddie Bocanegra, Englewood, gangs, Gary Slutkin, Gun crime, Hoop Dreams, Islam, Jeff Fort, Kobe Williams, Steve James, Sundandce, There Are No Children, violence, Violence Interrupters, Windy City
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