Saturday 31 July 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #13 / BONNIE & CLYDE / GAINSBOURG


In honour of the new Serge Gainsbourg biopic release this weeks SOTW is the fantastic, and perpetually fresh, Bonnie and Clyde. Who could help but love a dose of Brigitte Bardot either.

Listen to "Bonnie and Clyde" on Spotify

Sunday 25 July 2010

EMILY FORGOT ON TWITTER


The fantastic Emily Forgot has now joined the Twitter ranks. To be first in the loop with her obsessively updated blog aswell as website updates (above is one of four window displays for Selfridges) follow her by clicking the link below.

Follow Emily Forgot on Twitter

Friday 16 July 2010

GIRL CRISIS / COME AS YOU ARE


I came across the Brooklyn based Girl Crisis this morning via Robert Pheonix and was bewitched by their series of a cappella (and almost a cappella) covers. A room of cool girls singing good songs at you, what more does a boy want.

Girl Crisis

Wednesday 7 July 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #11 / ALBATROSS / FLEETWOOD MAC


Song of the Week has been on an extended holiday as work in the studio piled up over the past few months. It is now back and with this nice instrumental from days of yore. Why pick this? It is the first song my parents danced to together.
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Listen to "Albatross" on Spotify
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Monday 5 July 2010

SEMBLANCE 07 / NEW GICLEE ON SHOPVON


The first ever print from the Semblance Series is released today on ShopVon. "Semblance 07" is taken from the original Acrylic and Ink painting on linen canvas sold at StolenSpace Gallery, London 2009.

The print has been released in two sizes both in an edition of 60. All prints are signed. To see more photos / purchase the print visit ShopVon by clicking the link below.
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ShopVon
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Tuesday 29 June 2010

HELLOVON x NIKE STADIUM AT SELFRIDGES


Above is a walk-through of my 17 window installlation at Selfridges, Oxford St as part of the Nike Stadium celebrations for the World Cup.
Nike Stadiums
Selfridges

It's Nice That

Monday 28 June 2010

HELLOVON x NIKE STADIUM AT SELFRIDGES


I am very proud to announce that my 17 window installation at Selfridges on Oxford St is now up. A culmination to Nike's "Stadium at Selfridges" month long residency to celebrate the World Cup the installation features 17 portraits of Nike's key players from around the world with design and art direction by It's Nice That.

If you are in London and wish to see the installation it will be up along Oxford St until close of business on 01/07/10. To see a small selection of shots of the project click here or to watch a walk through of the installation click here. The windows are due to be professionally photographed this week so the HelloVon site will be updated soon.
Nike Stadiums
Selfridges

It's Nice That

Wednesday 19 May 2010

VOTE GREEN MAN


The amazing Green Man Festival is holding it's annual competition open to all bands to win a slot to kick off the proceedings. Above is submission from the talented performer, and close friend, Toufique Ali. If you can spare the time, take a minute to watch the video and vote for him to play the festival on the Green Man website.
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Vote
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EIGHT:48


Not satisfied with two growing web based businesses the team behind Counter-Print and Counter-Objects have just launched their own publication. Clearly in love with all things printed and tactile Eight:48 only goes to reinforce this - the theme of issue one being "Is Print Dead ?" spread over 40 pages of a beautifully designed newspaper measuring 289x400mm.

I was kindly interviewed for the issue alongside Anthony Burril, Jason Tozer, Supermundane and Julien Vallee among others. You can read my full interview by clicking the link below.
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Read full interview
Buy Eight:48

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Monday 10 May 2010

WIN / WIN / WIN


COMPETITION DETAILS
Having recently turned a milestone age and been indulged so generously by friends and family I wanted to return the favour a little bit. This is the first ShopVon competition with three pieces from the archives up for grabs - two of which cannot be bought anywhere.

1. "Open" - a signed A1 limited edition print made for Counter-Objects, 2010
2. "Escape" - a signed and numbered 70cm x 50cm silk screen print from the sold out edition produced for If You Could exhibition at Kemistry Gallery, 2008
3 "Animals/Migrations" - a copy of the Monograph of my work that Creative Review released as part of the award winning series in 2008 only previously available to subscribers.
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TO ENTER
1. Follow @ShopVon on Twitter
2. Simply tweet "Just entered to win ShopVon bundle (http://bit.ly/ann6ID) Just follow @ShopVon and retweet #shopvon"

Competition closes : Monday May 30th
Winner will be picked at random.
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To see more photos of the prizes visit here
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Wednesday 5 May 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #10 / SKY HOLDS THE SUN / THE BEES


Having come back from one of the most tranquil and amazing holidays I've ever been on, waking up to the view above and sleeping in the most beautifully designed house I've ever stayed in I felt it appropriate to have this as song of the week. It reminds me of sitting outside, sun coming down, music playing, not a neighbour in sight, having breakfast wondering why I live in London when views like that are infront of me. Now I'm back and looking at a mountain of work it's nice to remember the weekend - which already seems a life time away.
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Listen to "Sky Holds the Sun" on Spotify
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Friday 30 April 2010

Thursday 29 April 2010

CALIFORNIA


God bless the BBC archives.
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Wednesday 28 April 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #9 / DEEP SEA DIVERS / DARWIN DEEZ


Something a little more contemporary this week with Darwin Deez. It's lo-fi heart is dusted with just the right level of production to fall on the good side of pop for me and is pretty much consistent throughout. I also wanted to pick something a little more upbeat today as I'm off on holiday Friday!
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Listen to "Deep Sea Divers" on Spotify
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Monday 26 April 2010

PICK ME UP / UPDATE


After an incredibly successful opening Thursday evening, which saw practically the entire London creative scene descend onto Somerset House, the "Pick Me Up"show has been running a few days now with great attendance. The show has something for every taste and is a far and reaching treat for the eyes with lots to purchase form the very reasonable to the exclusive. Well worth a trip down to the beautiful Somerset House if you can make it down before closing on the evening of 29th April.

You can see a few shots of my space at the show by clicking the link below.
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View photos of Von space at Pick Me Up
Pick Me Up

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Thursday 22 April 2010

OFFSET / PETER BLAKE


The brilliant OFFSET festival launched with full force last year in Ireland. It had talks from some of the creative industry's best including James Jean, Sir Peter Blake, Massimo Vignelli, Experimental Jetset and many more. In the months before OFFSET 2010 the organisers will be releasing footage from last years talks including the one above from Sir Peter Blake. Really interesting and well worth the watch. I wish my life was as glamorous!
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Watch OFFSET video : Sir Peter Blake
OFFSET website
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Wednesday 21 April 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #8 / COW / SPARKLEHORSE


Following the recent and very early demise of Mark Linkous I thought it apt to pay my respects here. I distinctly remembering buying the band's debut "Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot" from a dusty but brilliant record shop in Canterbury near the cinema. As a 15/16 year old living in a small sea side town I was totally transfixed with it's imagery, intimacy and very analogue layering. I remember the hours pawing over the cd booklet in my room with the cd on trying to find the narrative between images and wondering what that clown face was all about on the cover. For me it still stands today and, alongside their second album "Good Morning Spider," makes for some of Mark Linkous' finest work.
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Listen to "Cow" on Spotify
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WALLZO / NEW WORK


The very talented, and somewhat dapper, Darren Wall of Wallzo has updated his site with some killer work. I particularly love the custom fonts he comes out with. Above is the font "Peg Board" created for the identity of web design agency "You,Me + Everyone."
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Wallzo
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Monday 19 April 2010

WIWP IS DEAD LONG LIVE OCCUPY


After eight successful years operating under the name WIWP, we have made the decision to re-brand; As of today our new name is OCCUPY, with our URL reading: www.weoccupy.co.uk. Please update your bookmarks, links and address books accordingly.

The change in name also brings a slight change in focus - keep posted for new products and an exhibition to be announced this year!

To mark this occasion and to help spread the word, we will be giving away an A2 print (winners choice) and a copy of our Two Faced book, to one lucky individual.

Simply tweet the following statement between 19/04 — 25/04/10 to enter:
WIWP is now OCCUPY www.weoccupy.co.uk #occupycomp
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Occupy
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PICK ME UP / SOMERSET HOUSE / THURSDAY


This Thursday sees the opening night of Pick Me Up, the UK's first contemporary Graphic Art fair, at London's beautiful Somerset House.

Alongside the brand new print commissioned especially for the show I will be exhibiting a selection of both commercial and personal work with some pieces, previously unavailable, for sale.

The private view is strictly invite only but the show opens to the public Friday showcasing work from some of the best practitioners around including the lovely PeepShow, Melvin Galapon, Mr Bingo, Erin Petson, Jesse Auersalo, Siggi Eggertsson, Alex Trochut and many many more. Emily Forgot will also be giving a short talk with Glug at the event.

For full info on the multitude of events happening during the fair click the link below.
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Pick Me Up at Somerset House
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Saturday 17 April 2010

SEE-SAW / GREEN WING


See-Saw have done it again by archiving two series of the hilarious and surreal Green Wing. Its a shame British tv rarely gets this good. Brillant stuff!
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Watch "Green Wing" on See-Saw
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Tuesday 13 April 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #7 / HOLD YOU HOLY / RAIN MACHINE


After seeing Rain Machine play an incredible gig at Underground Village on Monday they had to take SOTW. Since first hearing their eponymous debut late last year it's never been too far out of reach and was great to hear it so well translated to a live stage. Plus I'm a sucker for a cello in guitar based band. I strongly recommend the entire album (minus track 8).
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Listen to "Hold You Holy" on Spotify
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Friday 9 April 2010

SOLO SHOW


Over the coming months I will be working hard towards a solo show of all original work in London scheduled for the end of the year. This will be the first London solo exhibition proper, my first in which only original work has been shown and will showcase a series of brand new canvases alongside drawings. Location is under wraps for now. To be kept in the loop you can sign up to our mailing list by clicking the link below.
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Join Mailing List
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SONG OF THE WEEK #6 / GLORIA / PATTI SMITH


I love everything about this album from the instantly iconic Maplethorpe cover to the better than original, and visceral, version of "My Generation" at it's close with all the dream like glory in between. Difficult to pick a track off here but "Gloria" builds so fantastically with it's gospel-esque chorus, and killer opening line, it made total sense.
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Listen to "Gloria" on Spotify
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Saturday 3 April 2010

SEMBLANCE 08 / NEW PAINTING PREVIEW


To see all available originals please visit ShopVon. To register interest in new work email me here .
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ShopVon
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Friday 2 April 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #5 / MOTHERLESS CHILD / KATHLEEN EMERY


Taken from the killer compilation album of rare Jazz Man singles "What is Wrong with Groovin' " is this amazing song from Kathleen Emery which was originally released in 1970. Thoroughly recommend listening to the whole album. Happy Easter!
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Listen to "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" on Spotify
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TIMOTHY SACCENTI / NEW SITE


The uber talented NY photographer & director Timothy Saccenti has recently relaunched his online folio with a new site designed by Build. Tim's work is a total feast for the eyes which is turned full throttle with the motion of the site.
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Timothy Saccenti
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Monday 29 March 2010

TUMBLRING


A recent addition to the wings is my Tumblr blog who's sole purpose is to document the miscellaneous. No text, no links, just photos (with the occasional video) taken first hand. Click the link below to view/follow.
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Von Tumblr
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Friday 26 March 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #4 / DEEP WATER / PORTISHEAD


On listening to Portishead's "Third" album there was a plethora of the dark, brooding, layered and seeping songs we have come to expect from the band. Then all of a sudden seven songs in is this tiny ukulele based gem, somewhat reminiscent of Daniel Johnston, that comes straight out of nowhere. Just Lovely.
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Listen to "Deep Water" on Spotify

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Tuesday 23 March 2010

STUART LEE


If like me you missed it the first time round, or indeed want to relive the live stint he had at Leicester Square Theatre, here is the full series of "Stuart Lee's Comedy Vehicle". As refreshing as it is funny. Must see tv - not something you can say very often.
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Watch "Stuart Lee's Comedy Vehicle" on SeeSaw
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Saturday 20 March 2010

NEW YORK NEW YORK


A colleague from New York Magazine passed on this great short from the Wallpaper* site on where to go on a day out in down town NY. I think a pit stop at DBGB Kitchen and Bar is very much in order when the next visit comes around.
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New York Magazine
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Thursday 18 March 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #3 / THIRTEEN / BIG STAR


Today it was sadly announced that Alex Chilton from the band Big Star died of a suspected heart attack in Memphis at the age of 59. In their honour this week's SOTW is the exceptional, understated and completely charming "Thirteen" from their debut album "#1 Record." Just a beautiful snapshot of a certain age in every boy's life.
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Listen to "Thirteen" on Spotify
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Monday 15 March 2010

Thursday 11 March 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #2 / FIRST COMMUNION / GANG GANG DANCE


Second up on SOTW is the brilliant Gang Gang Dance's "First Communion." The first time I heard the band was standing in a field in the Brecon Beacons at last year's Green Man Festival. There has been very few times that hearing a band for the first time live took me totally by surprise and left me quite so enraptured.
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Listen to "First Communion" on Spotify
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Wednesday 10 March 2010

EMILY FORGOT / SELFRIDGES


If you head on down to London's Oxford Street Selfridges store over the next month or two you will run into the larger than life installation entitled "Parade" by the fantastic Emily Forgot. Commissioned by the prestigious retailer to bring some of her unique magic to what would otherwise be some very plain hoarding whilst major renovations are underway.

You can see more photos and images of the work at the designer/illustrator's website.
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Emily Forgot
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Tuesday 9 March 2010

KELSEY BROOKES / MINI DOCUMENTRY


A really nice mini documentary with US artist Kelsey Brookes by The Creative Lives team. Some fantastic, incredibly detailed work with an amazing palette to boot. Who wouldn't want to live opposite a zoo?
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Kelsey Brookes
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Wednesday 3 March 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK #1 / TANGO TILL THEY'RE SORE / TOM WAITS


Kicking off the Song of the Week feature for 2010 is none other than Tom Waits. The reason why being a combination of THAT voice and, in a song sprawling with great lyrics, one of my favourite lines "Let me fall out of the window with confetti in my hair." Genius.
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Listen to "Tango till They're Sore" on Spotify
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Tuesday 23 February 2010

COUNTER-OBJECT "OPEN" / LTD EDITION PRINT


"Counter-objects.co.uk is a showcase for product design from some of the world’s most well known and regarded designers as well as emerging, young talent."

To mark the launch of Counter-Object, the younger sister to the wonderful Counter-Print, I was asked to create a limited edition print. Now available from the Counter-Object site, the A1 print is in a very low edition of 50 for a very reasonable £20. Be quick.
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Counter-Object
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Thursday 18 February 2010

GAGOSIAN


An interesting little article from Arrested Motion documenting the "Urban Art" scene inching a little further over the perceived borders into the traditional "Fine Art" realms, in the form of Faile at The Gagosian.
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Faile at Gagosian Article
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Monday 15 February 2010

SONG OF THE WEEK 2009 PLAYLIST


Posts have been very few and far between of late due to heavy workload but to try and kick start something a little more regular I have put together a Spotify Playlist of all of the "Songs of the Week" I posted last year. In honour of all those bargain bin compilations it is a combination of stuff I was obsessively listening to and random stuff I came across both new and from years gone past.
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Listen to Song of the Weeek 2009 Playlist
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Friday 12 February 2010

PICK ME UP / SOMERSET HOUSE


I am very pleased to have been selected as one of 25 exhibitors from around the world to show in the first ever UK commercial art fair "Pick Me Up" at London's prestigious Somerset House.

It is a double bonus as, not only will the exhibition be designed by the beautiful hand of Michael Marriott, I will be exhibiting alongside good friends such as Melvin Galapon, Mr Bingo and Alex Trochut among others. Somerset House is also commissioning each artist to create a brand new limited-edition print for the fair which will be for sale exclusively through Pick Me Up.

Aswell as the curated exhibition there will be a multitude of events, installations and eye candy from the likes of PeepShow, Rob Ryan and It's Nice That taking place throughout the duration of the fair.

Pick Me Up
23 April - 3 May 2010
Embankment Galleries, South Wing
Somerset House
London

Tickets: £5
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Pick Me Up
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Tuesday 26 January 2010

SHOPVON


Recently more originals from the Semblance series have gone leaving only a few remaining. You can view these, and request larger photos for interested parties, at ShopVon.
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ShopVon
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Friday 15 January 2010

BOARDS / EDITION OF 15 / RELEASED


Last night's packed out If You Could Collaborate show opened at the A Foundation Gallery in London displaying a vast variety of pieces from some a host of great collaborations. Among contributions from the likes of Deanne Cheuk, Mario Hugo, Anthony Burrill and Ian Wright I exhibited my collaboration with NY photographer/director Timothy Saccenti.
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"Boards," a very limited edition Giclee of 15, is now available to buy exclusively from ShopVon.

Medium: Giclee print on Somerset Enhanced 100% Cotton Paper 225 gsm
Edition: 15
Size: 59cm x 37cm / 23.2" × 14.5"
Price: £105

All prints come with Certificate of Authenticity signed by both artists
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Buy Boards Print
Timothy Saccenti
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Thursday 7 January 2010

PEEPSHOW COLLECTIVE / NEW SITE


My favourite illustration collective Peepshow unveiled their always impressive body of work with a new website yesterday. The site is by the talented guys over at Sennep and showcases the vast ground covered by Peepshow since their inception 10 years ago (image above is a detail taken from the collage "Creation: by Miles Donovan). Inspirational stuff.
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PeepShow
Sennep
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Sunday 3 January 2010

"BOARDS" - THE TIMOTHY SACCENTI COLLAB IS HERE


"Boards" is the limited edition print produced in collaboration with the prolific NY photographer and director Timothy Saccenti for the "If You Could Collaborate" show. The very low run of 15 prints will be released on the 14th January at the exhibition opening at the prestigious A Foundation Gallery at Rochelle in East London.
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Above is a detail from the final print. Go to ShopVon for more info.
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ShopVon
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