Sunday, October 21, 2007
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Fujiwara Converse
Monday, October 01, 2007
Thursday, September 13, 2007
BMW Art Cars
Automobiles as works of art.
Since 1975, prominent artists from throughout the world have designed BMW automobiles of their times, all making extremely different artistic statements. The fifteen exhibits created for the Art Car Collection until now include works by well-known artists such as Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, A.R. Penck, David Hockney, and Jenny Holzer. The Art Cars reflect the cultural and historical development of art, design, and technology.
It was originally the French racing driver Hervé Poulain who had the idea of letting an artist have his or her way with an automobile. Poulain commissioned American artist Alexander Calder to paint his BMW racing car in the early 70's; this was the spark which led BMW to establish the Art Car Collection.
In the first years of the project, primarily racing cars were transformed into art objects-some of these even started in the famous 24-hour Le Mans race. Later, the Art Car Collection was extended to include series vehicles. The latest work of this series has been created by American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, who "described" a BMW V12 Le Mans racing car with her word-art, calling her artwork "Truisms".
The BMW Art Car Collection World Tour.
BMW Art Cars are greatly acknowledged by numerous museums and galleries throughout the world – by the Louvre in Paris, the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, the Guggenheim Museums in New York and Bilbao – to name just a few. Apart from being displayed at their home base at the BMW Museum in Munich, BMW Art Cars will continue to be shown at future international exhibitions worldwide.
During 2006 they were sent on an extensive tour of Asia, which took them to Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Korea, Australia, India, Taiwan, China, Russia and Africa. Between 2007 and 2010 they will be exhibited at museums in Turkey and the USA before returning to Europe. Turkey, France, Spain and Portugal are currently planning joint collaborations with various museums.
The idea of a world tour is based on earlier exhibition concepts involving BMW Art Cars to provide a new conception of the automobile in modern and contemporary art. Depending on the priorities set by the museum curator responsible for each exhibition, the automobile was portrayed as an object to be perceived from various perspectives, conveying in an unsual way its symbolic power and utility value. International artists, including Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Jenny Holzer, Wolfgang Tillmans, Sylvie Fleury and Erwin Wurm, also presented subject-related sculptures and installations, pictures, photographs and videos.
Since 1975, prominent artists from throughout the world have designed BMW automobiles of their times, all making extremely different artistic statements. The fifteen exhibits created for the Art Car Collection until now include works by well-known artists such as Frank Stella, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, A.R. Penck, David Hockney, and Jenny Holzer. The Art Cars reflect the cultural and historical development of art, design, and technology.
It was originally the French racing driver Hervé Poulain who had the idea of letting an artist have his or her way with an automobile. Poulain commissioned American artist Alexander Calder to paint his BMW racing car in the early 70's; this was the spark which led BMW to establish the Art Car Collection.
In the first years of the project, primarily racing cars were transformed into art objects-some of these even started in the famous 24-hour Le Mans race. Later, the Art Car Collection was extended to include series vehicles. The latest work of this series has been created by American conceptual artist Jenny Holzer, who "described" a BMW V12 Le Mans racing car with her word-art, calling her artwork "Truisms".
The BMW Art Car Collection World Tour.
BMW Art Cars are greatly acknowledged by numerous museums and galleries throughout the world – by the Louvre in Paris, the Palazzo Grassi in Venice, the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, the Guggenheim Museums in New York and Bilbao – to name just a few. Apart from being displayed at their home base at the BMW Museum in Munich, BMW Art Cars will continue to be shown at future international exhibitions worldwide.
During 2006 they were sent on an extensive tour of Asia, which took them to Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Korea, Australia, India, Taiwan, China, Russia and Africa. Between 2007 and 2010 they will be exhibited at museums in Turkey and the USA before returning to Europe. Turkey, France, Spain and Portugal are currently planning joint collaborations with various museums.
The idea of a world tour is based on earlier exhibition concepts involving BMW Art Cars to provide a new conception of the automobile in modern and contemporary art. Depending on the priorities set by the museum curator responsible for each exhibition, the automobile was portrayed as an object to be perceived from various perspectives, conveying in an unsual way its symbolic power and utility value. International artists, including Robert Rauschenberg, Frank Stella, Jenny Holzer, Wolfgang Tillmans, Sylvie Fleury and Erwin Wurm, also presented subject-related sculptures and installations, pictures, photographs and videos.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Oui Oui Paris.....
Back in Paris....Its one of my favourite places in the world to just walk around and see what goes on. Clear blue Sky, lunch at Hotel Costes....life is not so bad sometimes.
My last time leaving Waterloo on the Eurostar. Damn thing is being moved to Kings Cross for some reason. Why they dont have to stations for London I dont know..........
My favourite shop in Paris...Goyard
Colette which is of course always in the list of "to see"...
45.rpm
My shopping partner Evelyn....Moody
My last time leaving Waterloo on the Eurostar. Damn thing is being moved to Kings Cross for some reason. Why they dont have to stations for London I dont know..........
My favourite shop in Paris...Goyard
Colette which is of course always in the list of "to see"...
45.rpm
My shopping partner Evelyn....Moody
Thursday, September 06, 2007
Table football
The best babe foot table. These players have two feet rather than the usual one big foot. This opens up a whole new world of curve kicks, tricks etc.......RS Barcelona
Friday, August 24, 2007
Fiberops Website
My good friend Aly has launched his new website for Firberops. This is a cool underground brand that has its own spirit and feeling. Its not the usual "follow what everyone else does". Check the website. Aly is very well known in the states for his work with Mecca and Phat Farm back in the day.
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Sears Catalog 1949
Since I have started designing for the AW08 collection for Atelier La Durance I have gone ebay crazy......The first one of my purchases hit my desk this morning. Sears Catalog FW 1949!
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Friday, August 10, 2007
Recyled Hangers
These guys have a good point and a practical solution. One comment is that you cant see an actual hanger on the site but i am sure that will come. Well done Ash.....keep it up
www.greenhanger.com.au
www.greenhanger.com.au
Monday, July 30, 2007
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
R2D2 mail box - Hawaii
My good friend Takahashi - San has just been on Holiday in Hawaii and sent me this! I wish London was as colourful with there mail boxes!
Monday, July 09, 2007
On the way to France from Barcelona
Dennis the trucker!
The Atelier Convoy is nearly home....
Finally arrived home with food and wine on the table. Not a bad way to end a long week!
Dennis and John the Atelier dream team......
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