Bauhaus: Art as Life at the Barbican Art Gallery

The Barbican Art Gallery celebrates the most influential art and design school there ever was…

T. Lux Feininger’s Sport at the Bauhaus by Scott Nellis
A retrospective of a German modernist design movement seems like a slightly curveball choice whilst London is busy boasting about everything …

Pick Me Up 2012 Special: An interview with fashion illustrator Jason Brooks

We caught up with Fashion Illustration legend Jason Brooks at this year's Pick Me Up at Somerset House. As well as being utterly delightful he had some great words of advice for all those aspiring fashion illustrators out there.

As a self-proclaimed lover of illustrating and in particular illustrating fashion, I eagerly made my way to this year’s Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair at Somerset House. Pick …

Londoners: an interview with film maker Joseph Ernst

Working entirely with an ancient 100 year old hand cranked camera, Joseph Ernst set out to record a very different view of London for his new short documentary, Londoners.

Joseph Ernst has created a unique project: a documentation of Londoners in the 21st century which has eschewed the usual high tech approach in favour of an old hand cranked …

I am on Maternity Leave: Burlesque Baby Bump Photography by Tigz Rice and Pregnancy Illustrations

My first baby is due on April 2nd 2012, and so from now on I shall attempt to take some form of self-initiated maternity leave...

Is that really a baby in there? Or is it just a giant beach ball? It’s hard to believe I am this big, for real.
Photography by Tigz Rice Studios.
Well, the …

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair 2012: Illustrator Emma Block Reviews

This year's Contemporary Graphic Art Fair Pick Me Up as seen from an up and coming illustrator's point of view. Amelia's Magazine contributor Emma Block reviews her fave picks.

Illustration by David Sparshott.
Each year the relatively new addition to the art and design calendar that is Pick Me Up seems to find it’s feet a little more and get …

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair 2012: Review

Wonderful work from a huge array of galleries, collectives, online shops and many more. Here's my pick of artwork to buy at this year's Pick Me Up London.

Following on from my review of the newcomers in Pick Me Up Selects section it’s time to take a look at the rest of the exhibitors at this year’s fair. …

Pick Me Up Contemporary Graphic Art Fair 2012: Pick Me Up Selects Review

Pick Me Up returns for 2012 with a brand new panel of industry experts who have selected their pick of up and coming artists.... here's what I liked!

Pick Me Up Selects – Zim & Zou.
There is one major problem with a trip to Pick Me Up contemporary graphic art fair: the vast choice of amazing artwork. Where …

Mothering Sunday 2012: an illustrated ode to Mothers everywhere

Illustrated dedications to wonderful mums everywhere. Why not let your mum know how much you care?

Mothering Sunday by Libby Burns.
She helps me grow!
As Mothering Sunday (or Mother’s Day, as it has been rebranded in recent times) approaches this year, I felt compelled to put together …

Lana Del Rey: Blue Jeans remixed by Kris Menace

Warning: this remix of the Lana Del Rey tune by German producer Kris Menace is highly addictive. With fab illustrations to accompany the video, which is directed by Matt Nevin.

Lana Del Rey by Jo Ley.
I am sure I should know more about Lana Del Rey than I do but the fact is, beyond the basic concept that she’s had …

Open Brief: Design a Watch for Swatch Art Rules TTR World Snowboard Tour Competition 2012

Here's an amazing opportunity: submit your design to the Swatch Art Rules competition for your chance to win a trip to Los Angeles, an all expenses two week holiday to New York - and see your design on a watch sold around the world!

Announcing a very exciting open brief that illustrators might want to check out: the Swatch Art Rules design competition is open to artists across the world, and offers a brilliant …

Shelter Up My Street Art Auction: Our House, an Amelia’s Magazine Collaboration

I collaborated with Amelia's Magazine illustrators Lesley Barnes, Emma Block, Yelena Bryksenkova, Natsuki Otani, Antonia Parker and Thereza Rowe to create a special piece of artwork to raise money for Shelter. To be auctioned tonight!

Our House, a collaborative artwork by Amelia’s Magazine created in aid of the Up My Street campaign by Shelter.
A few years ago I held an open brief to put together …

Satoshi Date: London Fashion Week A/W 2012 Exhibition Review

This London Fashion Week, designer Satoshi Date presented his A/W 2012 collections during an exhibition/workshop titled Alchemist's MInd where one could turn old, unloved material objects and feelings into something more precious.

Satoshi Date AW 2012 by Claire Kearns
Satoshi Date, an ethical fashion designer featured in Amelia’s Compendium of Fashion Illustration, returned to an archway space on Holyrood Street near London Bridge …

An interview with Pretty Green Look Book designer Dave Uprichard of One Big Company

Designer Dave Uprichard talks about how the making of the new S/S 2012 Pretty Green look book. It's a beautiful thing!

Creative design agency One Big Company designed the new S/S 2012 look book for Liam Gallagher’s clothing brand Pretty Green, which was then printed by Principal Colour in Kent. This beautifully made object was inspired …

Book Review: The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm

A striking and comprehensive edition of the iconic tales, canvassing nearly two centuries’ worth of illustrations - for art and story lovers of all ages.

Once upon a time, someone realised that it had been 200 years since the original publication of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm’s Children’s and Household Tales, and over ten years since …

Review: London College of Communication Green Week, 6th-10th February 2012

Between the 6th-10th of February 2012 The London College of Communication hosted a vibrant Green Week at its Elephant and Castle building with super special guests such as Supermarket Sarah, Skip Sisters, Garudio Studiage, Magnificent Revolution and Food for Good

Urban Farming Installation by second year Interaction & Moving Image students as part of LCC Green Week illustrated by Deborah Moon
Within an atmosphere of playfulness and improvisation the London College …

Review of Vault at The Old Vic Tunnels: Don’t Stray From The Path and The Furies

Heritage Arts has programmed a three week run of new theatre in the latest part of The Old Vic Tunnels to be opened to the public. Here I review two very different shows from the opening night.

The Wonder Club. All photography by Amelia Gregory.
The dank brick arches beneath Waterloo have become something of a a destination du jour, thanks to The Old Vic’s requisitioning of them. …

Valentine’s Day 2012: Things To Do

Fancy making your own Valentine's gifts? Single and looking for something alternative? Or just hunting down something special to do with your loved one on the 14th February. Here's a whole bunch of suggestions handily pulled together in one blog...

Artwork by Rebecca Hendin.
You’ve read my suggestions for alternative and special Valentine’s Day gifts, now it’s time for a round up of interesting things to do as the day approaches.

First …

Valentine’s Day 2012: Gift Ideas

Interesting and unusual gift ideas for your special Valentine... from the likes of Rob Ryan, Darkroom, Secret Envelope and many more.

Art by Rebecca Hendin.
Yup, it’s that time of year, Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us again… and I’ve been inundated with press releases for any number of loosely affiliated products …

Review: Designs of the Year 2012 at the Design Museum

An eclectic and intriguing selection of great design that includes architecture, fashion, furniture, product design, graphics and digital art. Here's my pick of this year's selection.

Vivienne Westwood ethically produced bags.
The Design Museum’s flagship exhibition, Designs of the Year, has returned for 2012. I went along to the preview to check out the experts’ choice of …