Monday 23 May 2011

Versus

I live just off Brick lane, the capital of Bohemia you might even say.

The way E1's denizens cut a swathe accross the streets you could be forgiven for thinking you were at a high end fashion shown in Milan.

But do people in East London really have the best style?

On the kings Road I often see some people with incredible personal style, a style that seems a little more natural than the obviously trying inhabitants of East london.

Camera in hand I thought I'd turn anthropologist and see who really has the best style, the real decision though is up to you.

East London: 


Neuhar

Mr High Top

Taka

Lady Cool

Liz

Kensal Rise Massive


Butler

Jon Luca 






West London:

Aida & Murray - The Koople

Monday 16 May 2011

A weekend in the city












Brand Power

In case you didn't already know Apple is now the worlds most valuable brand ahead of Google, according to Millward Brown anyway.

The list of the highest valued brands is incredibly interesting especially as it's another illustration of the emerging power of the BRIC nations. If you haven't seen it yet check it out here here or for more insight here .


Now I feel stupid....

.....it doesn't happen that often, possibly because I never admit to being wrong.

Stupid is the most apt word to describe how I felt listening to David Milibands talk on the Global village and politics in the Middle East. I realised I've still got a lot more to learn. I didn't just feel slightly out of my comfort zone though I also felt by the end of talk inspired, educated and excited.

Hearing first hand from the former Foreign Secretary what caused the middle east meltdown and what China has in store for the world was a great experience.

The talk was part of a festival held by Fallon called Future Proof. Most people might wonder what exactly that has to do with advertising but I think that's one of the reasons Fallon is such a great agency. Knowledge and creativity should be drawn from all over the world not just a tiny subsection of it.

After listening to the talk and seeing where all of Ed Milibands charisma went (David obviously was born with all of it) I remembered all over again who should be the Labour leader (no he wouldn't answer any questions on the subject).






Tuesday 10 May 2011

Love is what you want

I'm tighter than a Scotsman when it comes to paying for exhibitions, there's a wealth of free exhibitions in London making parting with my cash quite difficult.

Generally though the get what you pay for principle does apply and the shows I've seen have been great value for money. One exhibition which I think is going to be incredible value for money is the Tracey Emin retrospective at the Hayward gallery: Love is what you want.

The exhibition is her biggest to date and covers every aspect of her career. You can get reacquainted with the controversial Turner prize nominated 'my bed' or get lost in her often brutal poetry, you can even see who she's slept with .

A major theme of the show is sculpture adding something new for even the most ardent and long serving Emin fan.

Tracey Emin has been a major influencing factor on British art over her 20 year career Love is what you want won't just be a show it'll be a tutorial examining a seminal British artist and the YBA movement.

I've seen Emin a few times as we share the same local, she has an incredible aura, a sort of magnetism that draws you in and captivates you, you feel like you've shared something together. I've no doubt the show at the Hayward gallery will make you feel the same way.

The show opens next Wednesday click here for tickets .

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