(Things we're doing and stuff we like)
Nestled in Hoxton Square is the gallery and book shop of the innovative Dutch digital agency KK Outlet. We stopped in for the opening of Ewen Spencer’s “Three’s a Crowd,” which intimately captures life on tour with the elusive White Stripes. Having followed the band since 2001, from small clubs to larger venues all over the world, Spencer’s photographs capture the quiet, in between moments, of a band on the rise. A beautifully produced book accompanies the show which is on until 28 January.
On Wednesday, Gallery Sprüth Magers hosted the opening of its latest show entitled Donald Judd Drawings, 1963 – 93. This marvellous collection of 33 drawings by Donald Judd covers nearly the entire period that he was making three-dimensional works and wonderfully illustrates his fabrication process. It offers a view of Judd as you have never seen him before.
This week Central St Martins held a private view of ‘work in progress’ for postgraduate students specialising in textiles, industrial, product and communication design. The show of work was held at the college’s newly opened building near King’s Cross. The massive space is airy, versatile and suitably ‘raw edged’ to encourage creativity. It has an industrial, almost factory-like feel and, once the piazza outside the former warehouse is completed, it will be a great new cultural space for London.
Retro inspired eyewear brand Warby Parker has revamped an abandoned garage on Grand Street for their first pop-up shop. The reasonably priced glasses are displayed in a brightly lit yurt where guests are encouraged to try on as many frames as they please. All frames sell for $95 and for each pair purchased a pair will be donated to someone in need. Warby Parker invited artists such as Brooklyn letterpress studio The Arm, Papabubble and hat maker Yestadt Millinery to share the space.
Written by New York Camron staff Kate Colangeli.
Nestled deep in Brixton is one of the best kept gastronomic secrets in London. In 2009 the near-empty Granville Market faced demolition but someone had the bright idea of offering free short-leases to encourage local artists, foodies and entrepreneurs to set up shop. Today the market has over a dozen small-scale restaurants that offer an amazing food experience. My top pick are Kaosarn (Thai), Honest Burger, Federation Coffee, Mama Lan’s (Beijing dumplings) and Elephant (Pakistani street food). Brixton Village is a total revelation but beware it is open Thursday – Sunday only.
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