Archive for February, 2010

EXHIBITION: BARNABY BARFORD AT DAVID GILL GALLERIES, VAUXHALL

Friday, February 19th, 2010

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David Gill Galleries is exhibiting nine new works by ceramics artist Barnaby Barford, which have been made in correlation with his ambitious animated film, Damaged Goods. (more…)

COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO RON ARAD ‘DESIGN BY DECADE’ TALK AT BARBICAN: 4TH MARCH 7PM

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

3. Ron Arad Chair by its Cover

EXCLUSIVE LDG COMPETITION – PART 2: win a pair of tickets to the second ‘Design by Decade‘ talk at the Barbican, taking place in conjunction with the current Ron Arad exhibition. Answer a simple question to win! (more…)

EXHIBITION: RON ARAD AT BARBICAN ART GALLERY, BARBICAN

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

6. Ron Arad Tom Vac

The internationally acclaimed London-based designer/architect/artist, Ron Arad, has his very own exhibition of his work at the Barbican Art Gallery. Keep an eye out on this website for the competitions we are running in partnership with Barbican. (more…)

EXHIBITION: BRIT INSURANCE DESIGN AWARDS 2010 AT DESIGN MUSEUM, BERMONDSEY

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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The third annual Brit Insurance Design Awards has produced another eclectic and progressive range of nominees, all of which are on show at the Design Museum. (more…)

EXHIBITION: ‘MOST CURIOUS’ AT TRACEY NEULS, MARYLEBONE

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

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Revered British textiles company, Sanderson is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a collaborative project involving footwear designer Tracey Neuls and contemporary artist Nina Saunders. The results are installed at Tracey Neuls’ shop, TN29. (more…)

RESTAURANTS: VALENTINE’S DAY SUGGESTIONS

Monday, February 8th, 2010

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and the usual dilemma as to how to express your affections for your other half resurfaces. We’re believers that you can’t beat a special restaurant for that extra sense of occasion. Here’s our top 20 pick of London’s finest. (more…)

COMPETITION: WIN TICKETS TO RON ARAD ‘DESIGN BY DECADE’ TALKS AT BARBICAN: 18TH FEBRUARY 7PM

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Ron Arad Rover Chair

EXCLUSIVE LDG COMPETITION: We have teamed up with Barbican to offer our readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to their ‘Design by Decade‘ talks, running in conjunction with the Ron Arad: Restless exhibition. Answer a simple question to win! (more…)

LDG NEWSLETTER: FEBRUARY 2010

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

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For information on design activities taking place across London in February, check out our newsletter for the month. Don’t miss our exclusive competition to win tickets to the ‘Design by Decade’ talks at the Barbican Art Gallery, running in conjunction with the forthcoming Ron Arad exhibition. (more…)

EXHIBITION: SIT DOWN AT MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD, BETHNAL GREEN

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

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SIT DOWN: Seating for Kids‘ is the V&A Museum of Childhood‘s big exhibition of design for kids, exploring the vast array of seating used by children in their everyday lives. The exhibition invites visitors to consider what makes a successful seat. (more…)

EXHIBITION: JULIA LOHMANN & GERO GRUNDMANN AT GALLERY LIBBY SELLERS, HYDE PARK CORNER

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

Tidal Ossuary installation

Pop-up gallerist Libby Sellers is showcasing the ‘Tidal Ossuary’ body of work by designer Julia Lohmann and partner Gero Grundmann. The exhibition comprises a series of covetable small vessels made from found animal bones collected from the banks of the River Thames. (more…)