Do See Eat

DO check out Tim Walker: Story Teller. The fashion photographer has his own exhibition displaying his work from across his career (free of charge) at Somerset House until the 27th January. His work is one of a kind with each photo telling a story either alone or within a series. His use of props, setting and narrative take his photographs beyond the standard fashion photography and your be sure to recognise it however it is definitely worth going to see as a collective.

Sugar-crystallized roses and cream 2010

Fantasia on a nautical theme 2010

Malgosia Bela and the fallen guardsmen 2009

'One Small step for Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind'
Gary Peach 2009

Grace Coddington and hairbrush 2011

SEE Perks of Being a Wallflower if you still haven't! A film that captures the emotions of growing up beautifully. Both directed and the screen by written by the author Stephan Chbosky the film sometimes feels like it would have benefited from an outer perspective however all three of the leading actors are great. Though Emma Watson's American accent is debatable at times she's stunning as Sam and a successful career move, with you not once thinking of her as Hermione Granger. Logan Lerman's narrative leaves you close to tears and the We need to talk about Kevin actor Ezra Miller makes another successful career move.

EAT broccoli it's good for you. At least that's what my mum used to tell me. 

Two exhibitions in a day

Planned weeks in advance with my Grandad and Dad our visit to the Edvard Munch exhibition at the Tate Modern was some what of a disappointment. Having read some reviews the critics response was in general positive and I feel my expectations were set too high.
Though well spaced out and well curated by theme the collection it's self seemed just medicoa. None of the paintings there had the impact of The Scream. Much of his work looked at many of Munch's own issues; agoraphobia, lost sight, alcoholism and an ever long list of issues, yet nothing it seemed could compare to his most famous work, The Scream.
His photographs gave an insight to his own fascination of his own self image, yet the many out of focus, lost shots didn't seem to add much to the viewers experience.
Leaving the exhibition my Dad, Grandad and I all agreed it was "alright". However I feel my real disappointed was extended with a surprise visit to the Courthauld Galleries afterwards to kill a bit of time.
Visiting Musee D'Orsay two summers ago confirmed my love for the impressionists. Dagas is by no deliberation one of my favourite artists and the small collection of Cezanes to Monets to Degas' outshone the Edvard Munch exhibition by miles.
Just a few small rooms over two floors displaying Medieval, Renaissance, Impressionist and Modern work (and a cafe with great mint tea and a beautiful staircase too) my first visit to the Courthauld Gallery exceeded all expectations and a recommendation for sure.

Edward Degas (1833-1917)
Two Dancers on Stage (1874)

Edward Degas (1833-1917)
Woman at a window (1871-72)

Cezanne (1839-1906)
The Montange Saint-Victoire

The Staircase at the Courthauld

The First Post

Today I visited the Thomas Heatherwick exhibition at the V&A. Completely booked up until it finishes on Sunday 30th September it was completely understandable upon entering. The back of the red routemaster bus remodel is the first thing to be noticed from the ticket office and begins to build the well deserved expectations. 
Perhaps most widely and recently known for his design of the Olympic Cauldron in the London 2012 Olympics, the copper petal and mini model are just the beginning of Heatherwick's creativity used with a mix of beautiful aesthetics and function is absolutely amazing. From the buildings to bridges to christmas cards each piece stands out on it's own. The Sheung Wan Hotel in Hong Kong stood out as one of my favourite buildings while the East Beach Cafe decided an unknown want to visit Little Hampton. Yet what I loved most was the bridges. The technology used to create the curling bridge was an original and beautiful idea. 
Ending and starting the exhibition in the entrance hall was perhaps one of the funnest elements of Heatherwick's designs, the Spun chair. 

You can check out more of his work on his website Heatherwick Studio or check out his most recent book Thomas Heatherwick: Making. 

The Sheung Wan Hotel in Hong Kong

The Olympic Cauldron

My friend Hannah in the Spun chair

The Rolling Bridge