“This person could really do with a necklace or some boobs” – Ripsy May Artist, musician and zine-creator Ripsy May could be described as a triple threat. Her artwork enchants with the endearing yet mischievous energies her child-like characters emit, while her silky smooth voice provides the basis for songs that touch on love and […]
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Currently on display at the National Gallery are a handful of 17th century instruments alongside Dutch paintings. The Gallery is celebrating summer with a look into the role of music in society from group performances to intimate interactions between student and teacher. Although small, the exhibition gives a fair look at Dutch paintings of the […]
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The V&A is giving us the opportunity to see the genius pairings of some of the most influential British artists and fashion designers in our jubilee and olympic year. As I adore both art and fashion, I just couldn’t miss this unique opportunity to see the two mediums combined. Among the designers are Hussein Chalayan, […]
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Nick Drake committed suicide in 1974 when he was just 26 years old and an almost unknown artist. Today, almost 40 years later, he is regarded as one of the most influential artists of the last century and has had an impact on a large percentage of modern recording artists and musicians. The Strange Face […]
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Currently outside the Southbank’s Hayward Gallery are dozens of pairs of white underpants hanging on multiple washing lines, lighting up at night like fairy lights. These undergarments are the work of Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist whose video art is currently on display inside the gallery. I became acquainted with the artists work on a visit […]
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The V&A is a dab hand at staging exhibitions on style, culture and fashion. In the past it has given the public insight into everything from surrealism to couture. The exploration of postmodernism is a chance to revisit, or in my case discover a period of colour, attitude and rebellion, in a grand departure from […]
Read MorePresenting For My Grandmother Ellena, brought to you by Andre Russo under the pseudonym Dragon Slaya. Andre specialises in the electronic music genres of IDM, Glitch Hop and Neurofunk, taking inspiration from the abstract sounds of Tipper, Andreas Tilliander, and Amon Tobin. He creates a freeform sound that never fails to keep his listeners on […]
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