Project introduces young people to portraiturePortraits have
always had a way of capturing our imagination, whether its the Mona
Lisas smile or Andy Warhols iconic prints of Marilyn Monroe.
Contemporary artist Lady Lucy expands on this tradition with her
new exhibition.Using the genre of portraiture as a vehicle for
communication and interaction, she set up a portrait studio and
instructed a group of young people between the ages of 16 and 19 to
paint the gallerys own staff. The portrait subjects were invited to
sit and reveal aspects of themselves and the institution.
It was about looking behind the scenes of the gallery, and I
thought portraiture would be a good way of doing that, explains
Lady Lucy.
The magic happened in the studio, and there were some great
moments between people. It wasnt just about
making portraits of the staff, but also about interviewing them
and finding out about what happens in the gallery, and the
different roles they play. Describing her artistic ethos she said:
I work with people, and Im interested in social practice and how
that feeds into art.
The resulting exhibition is a revealing glimpse into the heart
and soul of the Whitechapel Gallery.
Free. Until May 22. Whitechapel Gallery, Whitechapel High
Street, E1 7QX. 020 7522 7888
New exhibition at the Whitechapel puts staff on show
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New markets and pop-up shops help nurture talent
If you like the sound of bourbon biscuit pendants and pretty
prints, make sure you dont miss out on the new monthly craft
markets organised by the popular bric-a-brac shop Of Cabbages and
Kings.
Its a great way to meet new talent from the area, says Jessica
Widdows from Of Cabbages and Kings. Yellow Bird Hats will be
displaying their range of 1940s inspired hats in May, and Mary
Kilverts beautiful fairytale childrens illustrations will be
among the artwork available. While away a weekend with tea and
cakes, games and craft workshops.
If youre in search of bespoke jewellery, Columbia Road Market
will host Metric from June. The pop-up shop will showcase jewellery
designers Shimell & Madden and Myia Bonner, alongside
illustrations by Jake Ambridge.
Metrics organisers want to encourage a renewed interest in
craft-based art. They will also run jewellery-making workshops at
three London schools,
leading to a competition. Children will enter their design and
the winning idea will be created in silver.
Of Cabbages and Kings:11am-5pm, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 May.
Abney Hall, 73a Church Street, N16 0AS. 0207 2540 060.
ofcabbages.co.uk
Metric:June 5 - August 28. 94 Columbia Road, E2 7QB. 07548 887
832. shimellandmadden.co.uk
Stylish accessories handmade in Hackney
Portraits of Whitechapel Gallery staff
Left to right: Jake Ambridge stationery, Myia Bonner jewellery,
Popcorny stationery
ABOUT TOWN
Marina Celeste to debut new album at CargoThe former voice of
Nouvelle Vague, Marina will perform songs from her new album The
Angel Pop on April 15th.
The performance will feature songs from throughout her career
with Nouvelle Vague as well as new material.
Speaking to EastBound, Marina said: It is always a dream to play
in England because it is the country of pop music. Each time I
perform in London there is a crazy atmosphere which I love.
8pm-11pm, April 15. 12. Cargo, 83 Rivington Street, EC2A 3AY.
Tickets: ticketwerk.co.uk
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Gearing up for a vintage night in the fast lane
Switched on: Future Human at The Book ClubMonthly ideas salons
in the East End
Future Humans Theatre of Innovation has dissected cultural
trends such as amateur film-making and instrument technology.
With Aprils New Medievalism event, the ideas collective are
getting political, discussing everything from drugs barons running
Rios favelas to
Nigerians working in New York. The triggers of the rise of
micro-nations will be analysed by guest speakers including author
John Rapley and journalist Peter Day from technology and the
internet to the deregulation of trade.
Each event is marketed to particular sectors, says Future Human
director Jack Roberts. So theres plenty of opportunities for
swapping not just ideas but business cards. Roberts plans
to stick to The Book Clubs intimate basement setting for the
moment: Due to health and safety, we cant sell more than 150
tickets. Even though we always sell out very fast, were happy where
we are, he said.
April will also see the launch of Future Humans new iPad
application.
April 13. 8. The Book Club, Leonard St, EC2A 4RH.
futurehuman.co.uk
A chance to drive a classic car through London
Next month the Classic Car Club hosts its popular Night
Drive.
Drivers set off from Old Street at 7.30pm on April 13, winding
through the capitals streets until 2am.
We like to keep the route a little bit secret, says Simon
Clarke, who helps organise the event, but its a brilliant drive.
Bit of East London, bit of West
London and out-of-town parts too. Drivers can set off in one of
five
motors from the Clubs varied selection - from the rare BMW Z3M
Roadster to the 1971 Fiat 500.
The route is dotted with ten checkpoints allowing participants
to test-drive each car. The drive is open to those over 25 with
less than six points on their driving licences.
7.30pm. April 13. 295 or 495 for two. 020 7490 9090.
classiccarclub.com
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