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After the brilliant spectacle of London 2012, Londoners can battle their post-Olympic comedown by surfing the crest of the creative wave that’s about to hit. This week sees the stylish crowds strutting in for the start of London Fashion Week but while people-watching can be a diverting pastime, mere mortals…
When Cy Twombly passed away last year, his absence left a void in the creative world. The American was one of the last goliaths of Abstract Expressionism, a living master who produced unmistakeable artwork. You could say, ‘they don’t make them like that anymore.’ – and perhaps that’s right. So…
As the hype around the Olympics starts to simmer, expect questions about the state of East London post-games to re-emerge, with sceptics fearing the area could return to the less glorious state it was known for. But that’s just how urban re-development tends to go – buildings quietly losing their…
Margate may not have always been kind to Tracey Emin but it has provided her with plenty of material for her self-reflective art. Her latest exhibition comprises work made in the past year and was made specifically for her hometown – with her being a wiser and less ‘mad Tracey…
Gary Taxali may have won over 500 industry awards (including a Grammy!) and be a household name in North America but since this is his first UK solo show, you will be forgiven for not having heard this Canadian artist’s name being bandied around local art circles before. But from…
Streetfest returns on May 6th for another spring-time event celebrating all aspects of inner city alternative culture. Epic works by featured graffiti artists, live music showcases and BMX/skater ramps will all make the heart of urban London beat as Streetfest continues for its fourth year. Having grown since it started…