Results tagged “art”

Take a look at the facade of One Canada Square next month and do not be afraid to say what you see. A 14-metre artwork baring a striking resemblance to a Rorschach ink blot test, is on its way and it's likely to distract from the Wharf's most recognisable tower.

It is a one-off piece based on an organic ceramic work by the sculptor Peter Randall Page and forms part of a larger exhibition of his work scheduled to arrive on the estate in April.

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The Real Van Gogh: The Artist And His Letters
Royal Academy Of Arts
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IN A NUTSHELL
Van Gogh gets to explain himself and his paintings via his prodigious correspondence.

You might think there has been more than enough ice around in recent weeks but Canary Wharf had a whole lot more today.

The London Ice Sculpting Festival got underway in Canada Square this morning, with international sculptors looking to carve a name for themselves.

Michael Stipe, Bill Nighy and Glenda Jackson are among the famous faces to be found in the lobby of One Canada Square from this week. Immortalised in clay they are part of a collection of figurative pieces by artist Glenys Barton.

The sculptor originally trained as a dancer at the Laban Dance Centre, now based in Deptford. And it was there her fascination with people's bodies first developed.

It was created to celebrate community cohesion, but a mural has split opinions on the Island.

George Green School students sprayed a design on the side of Manchester Road building last summer as part of a youth art project. But residents are keen to see it removed, claiming it makes the area "look like a ghetto".

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Turner And The Masters
Tate Britain
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IN A NUTSHELL
JMW Turner pits himself against the great names of art in a blockbuster exhibition that tells a compelling story.

Start rummaging in the attic and dusting off those heirlooms, the BBC's Antiques Roadshow is rolling into Greenwich.

The Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College will host the ever popular show, hosted by Fiona Bruce, on Thursday, October 1.

Aspiring artists were pushed to their limit when a Canary Wharf bank commissioned them to produce canvasses for its offices.

The group, which became involved in art as part of a rehabilitation programme, showcased their water themed work at the launch in Churchill Place.

Wharf-based IT consultant Daniel Scrivener is organising life drawing sessions and is looking for people to join him.

The idea first came to him at his previous job at American Express in his home town of Brighton where he held sessions above a pub.

The Velvet Underground, Jimi Hendrix and Pink Floyd are just a few of high profile artists to benefit from the work of Martin Richman.

The installation artist started out as a lighting designer for the music industry.

A lifetime in sculpture has taken up a spring residence to offer some aesthetic relief on the Wharf from the daily grind.

Four decades of powerful sculpture by revered artist Phillip King are exhibited in the lobby of One Canada Square and Jubilee Place Park.

For many youngsters a career as a professional sportsman is the realisation of a dream.

Imagine, then, the crushing disappointment when that dream is dashed by injury and illness. That's exactly what happened to Elliott Wilson who his professional cricket career ended at the age of 24.

Navigation, digital art and Asian culture will be celebrated in the third East Festival from today until Tuesday (March 5 to 10).

Guiseppe Lund - Entrance Gate and Scupltural Railings (1992)

Drawing visitors in, two sets of gates enclose the gardens at the centre of Westferry Circus.

Designed by Giuseppe Lund, the gate and railings were inspired by the changing seasons. Flowers intertwine from a single stem, climbing a substantial metal trellis.

The organic form and distinctive flowers nod towards the work of Czech decorative artist Mucha. Fascinated by the sensual qualities of metal, Lund combines traditional methods with modern techniques.

Lund has been working in metal for more than 25 years and was heavily involved in the development of creative metal work in the UK. He has also worked alongside the crafts council, advising on its ironwork education programme.

In the ’80s he facilitated an exhibition of forged iron work at London’s Victoria and Albert museum.

Giles Penny - Man with Arms Open (1995)

Head thrown back and arms outstretched, the oversized figure could be in ecstasy or despair.

Giles Penny’s bronze figure stands among the trees in the centre of West India Avenue.

The sculpture prompts debate: is the man looking for inspiration, worshipping a supreme being or simply soaking up the sunshine?

Man With Open Arms is one of two sculptures by Penny bought after the Shape Of The Century exhibition in 2000. The other, Two Men On a Bench can be found by the string of restaurants on Mackenzie Walk.

Penny’s fans include the late Anita Roddick who commissioned a number of sculptures for The Body Shop’s headquarters.

Trained in formal painting, Penny also works in relief, a practice he believes to be halfway between the mediums of painting and sculpture. His sculptures are typically figurative, often possessing an innocent, humorous quality.