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Grace Kelly : Style Icon

© V&A 2009

One to put in your diaries for 2010 'the spectacular wardrobe of Grace Kelly will be on display at the V&A. Tracing the evolution of her style from her days as one of Hollywoods most popular actresses in the 1950s and as Princess Grace of Monaco, the display will present over 50 of Grace Kelly's outfits together with hats, jewellery and the original Hermès Kelly bag. Dresses from her films, including High Society, will be shown as well as the gown she wore to accept her Oscar award in 1955. These will be accompanied by film clips and posters, photographs and her Oscar statuette. The display will also include the lace ensemble worn by Grace Kelly for her civil marriage ceremony to Prince Rainier in 1956 and 35 haute couture gowns from the 1960s and 70s by her favourite couturiers Dior, Balenciaga, Givenchy, and Yves St Laurent'.

On at the V&A 7th April - 26th September 2010

Manga: Professor Munakata’s British Museum adventure

© British Museum Hoshino Yukinobu

The British Museum recently revealed a new exhibition featuring world famous artist Hoshino Yukinobu.

One of Hoshino Yukinobu's most popular characters is Professor Munakata who investigates history and folklore in his manga adventures. In this display, you can see original artwork by Hoshino, including drawings showing the start of Professor Munakata’s new adventure set at the British Museum.

The exhibition runs until 3rd January 2010 and is located in Room 3 of the British Musuem and is free to visit.

Tim Burton at MoMA

© MoMA Tim Burton

© MoMA Tim Burton

How exciting the eagerly anticipated Tim Burton exhibition opened at MoMA yesterday and is on until 26th April 2010 so plenty of time to save the pennies for a trip.

The exhibition chronicles the work of Tim Burton and shows you his creative process from initial development through to screen.

Let us know if your lucky enough to check this out.

Rob Ryan at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park

© Rob Ryan

© Rob Ryan

Artist Rob Ryan will be transforming the Visitor Centre at Yorkshire Sculpture Park this winter as his imaginative paper cuts and screen prints go on display from 11 November.The exhibition was exclusively opened last night by Paul Smith.

Rob Ryan is famed for his detailed hand-cutting of delicate papers into intricate patterns, often revealing whimsical stories or poetic phrases, Ryan will be decorating the four metre-long shop window at YSP with a huge paper cut panel. Framed one-off paper cuts and limited edition screen prints, exclusive to YSP, will be on display throughout the Centre.

Decorated vinyl panels by Ryan will also adorn the windows in the Visitor Centre, and a brochure designed by the artist featuring all the work on display will accompany the exhibition. A range of items will be available in the YSP Shop, including an exclusive laser cut Christmas card.

Everyone at Tigerprint is a huge Rob Ryan fan and we will all be popping along at some point to check this out. Get yourself along and check it out and maybe even start your xmas shopping!

SHOWstudio : Fashion Revolution

Somerset House's fashion exhibition SHOWstudio: Fashion Revolution brings the world of photographer Nick Knight's SHOWstudio.com to life. The show includes works by Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh and Vivienne Westwood, and projects featuring Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

Live fashion shoots take place regularly including a British Vogue cover shoot with Nick Knight on 5 & 6 November in the Studio.

SHOWstudio: Fashion Revolution is at Somerset House until 20 December, tickets £5, late night opening till 21.00 Thurs and Fri.

Lulu and Iris Exhibition

 

© Lulu & Iris

I was thrilled today when i received an invite to a Lulu & Iris exhibition opening in November.

Louise Anderson, the wife of Liberty Radio Breakfast Show presenter, Richard Anderson, today releases the date of her first UK art showcase.
 
Entitled  ‘You and I’, the showcase takes the form of an exhibition featuring exclusive artwork inspired by the beauty in everyday life and how it shapes and influences us (the human being).
 
With a background in fashion design and having designed for Top Shop, Hollister and Thomas Pink; Louise takes illustration into a new dimension by introducing inspirations from vintage garments, children stories and the sense of nostalgia and belonging to the countryside.
 
Having sparked admirable and controversial attention from her illustration of model Lily Cole, Louise is set to leave attendees in awe, shock, mesmerized and intrigued as she introduces the world to a new form of illustration.
 
“Throughout my artistic career, I have always created pieces that broke traditional moulds and want to inspire artists and attendees to look outside of the box and take a journey of artistic creativity to see the world through my eyes, hence the reason why I called my company Lulu and Iris. Lulu is my nickname and Iris for my eyes” Louise Anderson, Creator of Lulu and Iris.
 
The launch will be on Saturday 28th November, doors will open at 4pm and will be held at Tiffinbites, 23 Russia Row, Off Gresham Street, St. Paul’s, London EC2V 7PG.
 
Lulu and Iris is set to create a storm in the art world and attendees are advised to arrive early as places are limited.
For examples of Lulu and Iris’ previous work please visit www.luluandiris.com.

P.S Tigerprint wishes Louise much success with the show!

Designers Marketplace

The Designers Marketplace is coming to a city near you! The next stop is at Middlesbrough Town Hall Crypt Sunday 29th November. Ideal place for Xmas shopping oh and of course treat shopping no reason needed! For more details check out here.

Kevin Cummins at Salts Mill, Saltaire

Kevin Cummins - Manchester: Looking for the light through the pouring rain is an exhibition of photography currently been shown at Salts Mill in Saltaire.

Here at Tigerprint we are lucky to have Salts Mill on our doorstep and had a look at this exhibition a few days ago. It is well worth a visit for the photographs and the ambience of the exhibition as you walk around the untouched roof space of Salts Mill with Joy Division and others bursting out of speakers and one end of this amazing space.

"Salts is proud to present, by kind permission of the Richard Goodall Gallery, Kevin Cummins' definitive photographic exhibition of the Manchester music scene from 1976 to the present day.We will be opening the roof space from 11am til 4.30pm every day to house iconic photographs of Joy Division, The Smiths, Happy Mondays, Oasis and other bands that shaped two generations of teenagers and changed the course of pop music".

MMU MA Show

 

It's that time a year again when the MA shows start happening up and down the country. Manchester Metropolitan University has the last day of its exhibition today with show 2 showcasing Design & Art Direction, Textiles and Art as Environment. If your over that way its well worth popping in.

P.s if you have an exhibition that you would like us to feature please email Vic vlem2@hallmark-uk.com

Woo!

Windows Of Opportunity, is a project promoting York Museums Trust. It's an innovative digital design programme to address the visual impact of empty shops in York city centre. Basically a chance to get your work shown on a big scale in the tourist capital of the north! Get involved and use empty boarded up shop windows as your canvas! A few entries are up on display already HERE