The Recent Obsessions...
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My social life came back last week, so sharing a few recent obsessions…
As a multi-disciplinary art director books are a big love of mine, here’s a snap shot moment for my recent research:
Last week, I went to the launch and talk of Library Science, issue 1 held at Reference Point in London. Founded by Kaia Gerber and Alyssa Reeder. This is their first publication is beautiful, featuring short stories, essays, poetry, archival diaries and artists…
My publisher Reference Point also launched their latest publication, Stella Honey by Tatia Franchetti Twombly. Stella Honey brings together over a hundred never-before-seen images from the archive of Italian photographer Tatia Franchetti Twombly. In 2016, Maia Twombly – granddaughter of Tatiana and Cy Twombly uncovered a hidden collection of photographic negatives tucked away in the attic of the family home. What emerges is less a discovery than a slow recognition; an archive beginning in 1948 and extending, with a quiet insistence, into the twentieth century. Seen together, the images bring to light an artist long kept in the shadow of a more public name. Available to purchase here.
I also wanted to share this forever leather jacket designed by NY based designer Maryam Nassirzadeh It’s my absolute go to everyday leather jacket. Here’s is a link to more of Maryam’s beautiful pieces, link here.
Another great event was The Out of Order collab with Adwoa Aboah + Cou Cou Talks. Out of Order is a celebration of the messiness of life, the things we have to go through to find peace and an invitation to disrupt against the norms placed on us. The event was held at Dover Street Market’s Market Rose Bakery and included beautiful readings from various contributors including Camille Charriere and Alex Chung. What had started off as challenging morning for me had ended up being the most nourishing one once I arrived full of honest and vulnerable shares.
Here is a the limited-edition mental health awareness tee with Adwoa Aboah. 100% of profit go to Gurls Talk; a non-profit dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of women. The Out of Order t-shirt is available to purchase here
I also loved Camille Charriere’s book reading taken from Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason. Available here. ‘Everything is broken and messed up and completly fine. That is what life is. It’s only the ratios that change. Usually on their one.’
Love this Comme Des Garcon ‘zine…
Another evening full of inspiring women was the launch of Violette Babocsay. Violette is incredibly inspiring not only for the make up she has created but also for how she lift’s and supports other women around here on their own journey. The make up is like no other, you can really control the amount and build up gradually, therefore creating a super natural day look, which I love. The texture is incredible and the inspiration for the colour palettes derive from such inspiring mood boards and ideas. Available here:
I recently visited Jessica McCormack’s London jewellery show room at Carlos Place. The dreamiest of jewellery you will ever see. The space is incredibly inspiring and welcoming. The showroom is full of incredible art and photography including one of my favourite photography series by Carrie Mae Weems. Here Weems finds strength in solitude in a photograph from her iconic Kitchen Table Series.
In 1990, Carrie Mae Weems took 20 black-and-white images at her kitchen table, a traditionally female space that has not been celebrated enough in art. The overhead bulb sets the stage in each photograph, where a host of intimate domestic scenes and social dynamics unfold.
‘Untitled’ (Woman & Phone) sees the artist sit alone at the table, with a phone just out of reach. In an accompanying monologue from the original installation, she writes: ‘In and of itself, being alone again naturally wasn’t a problem. But some time had passed. At 38 she was beginning to feel the fullness of her woman self.’ Reminding us that vulnerability is strength, this limited edition print embodies Carrie’s radical legacy of empowerment and liberation.
There was also work by Man Ray, the silver frame is perfect for this photograph. This image shows the iconic 1936 photograph of Surrealist artist Dora Maar. It famously portrays Maar's intense gaze being framed by her own hands, highlighting her striking features and prominent role in the 1930s avant-garde movement.
There was also this incredible sculpture that lights up titled ‘Sculpture-Lampe VIII’ (1970) by Polish artist Alina Szapocznikow. Crafted from coloured polyester resin, metal and electrical wiring, capturing the artist's signature approach to fragmenting and casting the human body in illuminated, surreal forms.
And finally…I was invited Jenni Kayne’s London launch dinner, celebrating her arrival to the U.K. Finally we can all order! It was evening full of inspiring creative women held at The Hart pub in Marylebone - since then, it’s now become my favoured pub for food…I highly recommend.
Ok that’s it for now…more updates soon. Feel free to message me if you might like any links to the books I’ve shared!