South African born Louis Henri Buhrmann, now based in London, comes from a family of engineers and landscape architects and as a result, design has always been a part of his life. Louis and his brother Balthasar grew up surrounded by woodturning and metalwork machines, and often spent time using them while hatching plans for working together in the future. After … [Read more...] about Louis Henri Ltd: The Furniture Collection
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Mao Wen Biao at The Osborne Studio Gallery
Mao Wen Biao at The Osborne Studio Gallery 19th November – 6th December 2014: Chinese born artist excels at explosions of speed His favourite subject horse racing, but also attracted to Formula One, Polo, Sailing, Cycling, latest preoccupation the muscular tension of golf and tennis The Osborne Studio Gallery Director Geoffrey Hughes, writes: Mao, in … [Read more...] about Mao Wen Biao at The Osborne Studio Gallery
New sculpture by Sophie Dickens
New sculpture by Sophie Dickens at Sladmore Contemporary 1st – 24th October - a dynamic mix of human and animal myth, and metamorphosis ‘Powerful, funny, sexy, innocent and passionate,’ writes Luke Syson, curator and Renaissance historian, ‘full of bucolic shenanigans and beastly bravado.’ Eloquent, perceptive words, from a distinguished scholar, admirer … [Read more...] about New sculpture by Sophie Dickens
Spectacular Bronze Bear attracts record crowds
SPECTACULAR BRONZE BEAR ATTRACTS RECORD CROWDS IN OXFORD STREET – NEW DECISION BY WESTMINSTER CITY COUNCIL ‘INDOMITABLE’ WILL STAY PUT UNTIL THE END OF THIS YEAR 15 foot grizzly ‘Indomitable’ by Nick Bibby, wildlife sculptor collected by Damien Hirst and JK Rowling, stands at junction of Oxford Street and Old Quebec Street W1. Nick Bibby’s biggest ever solo show of animal … [Read more...] about Spectacular Bronze Bear attracts record crowds
The Genius of Roger Law
THE GENIUS OF ROGER LAW – FROM SUBVERSIVE PUPPETS TO EXQUISITE CERAMIC POTS, FROM 29 OCTOBER-15 NOVEMBER COMPREHENSIVE SOLO SHOW AT SLADMORE CONTEMPORARY 2014 marks the thirtieth anniversary of Spitting Image, Roger Law is the big, bearded genius behind the show. The ceramics he makes today, adapting his own ideas to ancient Chinese tradition, are as witty and … [Read more...] about The Genius of Roger Law
Nick Bibby, New Works at Sladmore Contemporary
NICK BIBBY, LEADING ANIMALIER SCULPTOR, NEW WORKS AT SLADMORE CONTEMPORARY UNTIL JUNE 27th 2014 This will be the biggest ever show for wildlife sculptor Nick Bibby, globally recognised for his technical virtuosity, combined with precise understanding of animals’ … [Read more...] about Nick Bibby, New Works at Sladmore Contemporary
Shongololo Bench
LIMITED EDITION SHONGOLOLO BENCH BY INTERIOR DESIGNER LOUIS HENRI www.louishenri.com Louis Henri recently launched a collection of furniture, lighting and carpets. He has chosen pieces which he believes have universal appeal, inspired by those developed for private commissions. Some … [Read more...] about Shongololo Bench
Aquarium Architecture
THE ART OF THE BESPOKE AQUARIUM: HONG KONG AQUARIUM BASED ON THE CHAO PHRAYA RIVER www.aquariumarchitecture.com Roland Horne and Jeremy Clark are co-directors and founders of Aquarium Architecture, a British company with offices in London and New York, established in 2006. Their team of twelve experts, including three field engineers, one structural engineer and … [Read more...] about Aquarium Architecture