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Monday, July 16th, 2007

Lots Road Pub



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Hidden away at the bottom of the long and winding Kings Road, there lies Lots Rd- a small street leading down to Chelsea Embankment known to most people for two hot nightclubs, Embargo’s and Crazy Larry’s, a favourite amoungst the eclectic mix of youth. Although, only through somewhat hazy vision. In amongst the old factories that line the river, the random ...

Monday, June 4th, 2007

Ol' English Picture House



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Notting Hill has also been known as the quirky and trendy area of town with all the right people to be seen with and places to be seen in, but, it is also home to two little cinematic gems. They are part of a small collection of old theatre-style cinema's dotted around the world.

The Gate's building dates back to 1861, although did not become a ...

Monday, May 28th, 2007

Hockney unveils huge art canvas



World famous artist David Hockney has unveiled the biggest painting of his career as part of the Royal Academy's Summer Exhibition in London.
BBC News
Last Updated: Friday, 25 May 2007, 12:37 GMT 13:37 UK

The work, Bigger Trees Near Water, is 40ft by 15ft and is made up of a grid of 50 small canvases.

Click here for complete article.More about Hockney here.

Saturday, April 21st, 2007

Sci Fi Geek Out at London's West End Apollo



Sci-Fi-London
Apollo West End
2 - 6 May 2007

The 6th Annual International Festival of Science Fiction and Fantastic Film

www.sci-fi-london.com

Thursday, April 19th, 2007

Stark Naked


Posted by Celine

Only in London would one find an innocent naked nightclub. Yes, no hanky panky allowed here.

Friday, April 13th, 2007

Vintage Designs


Posted by Celine

Like Vintage T-shirts? This event is for you:

The show is currently showing and will go until May 4th 2007. It is drawn from the books Vintage Rock T-Shirts by Johan Kugelberg and Sex & Seditionaries by Punkpistol

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

Roaming around Brick Lane with New York's Dan Witz



Last week, I had a opportunity to have a chat and a roam around Brick Lane with artist Dan Witz before the opening of his show at StolenSpace. Here's the result:

Dan Witz - Interview
by Chris Osburn
Juxtapoz (website)
Tuesday, 10 April 2007

Our UK art show photographer Chris Osburn orchestrated an interview with Dan Witz before his show at StolenSpace in London on April 5th. Talking points: the smell of piss, ...

Monday, April 9th, 2007

Interview with London street artist, SWEET TOOF



Chris Osburn interviews SWEET TOOF
by Chris Osburn
whitehot magazine of contemporary art
April 2007

I got into it after watching a film called “Style Wars” by Henry Chalfant, also “Beat Street” and the book Subway Art are to blame. When I started I was into letter forms and characters. Years ago it would be skinny cap tags; today, it’s fat cap. When I started, the paint was thinner ...

Thursday, April 5th, 2007

Chocolate Bountiful at the V&A Childhood


Posted by Celine

At the V&A Museum of Childhood this coming Monday, April 9th, there will be workshops catering to children, a family trail around the exhibits and a chance to win a giant chocolate bunny. That's a fantasy within fun's reach!

Friday, March 30th, 2007

Last Photo Call: Shoot Portobello


So you're in London to experience London life during Easter but still want to explore the tourist-y sights? Here's an event for you: Shoot Portobello

All you need are:

a digital camera
2 to 3 more people to form a team
a good pair of walking shoes
enthusiasm

Go ahead! Partake in some good London Easter fun this Sunday. The pictures will serve as wonderful memories no doubt about it!