selfriges window displays

1950-70s dress patterns

1955 7up ad

At the time this was not intended to shock, but now knowing the amount of sugar contained in each bottle advertisers might think again before releasing this press ad.

Nspcc child abuse

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxnfGghO5gQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FZ-KeIEhlk

(links to foilow)

David Shrigley

For anyone who hasn't come accross his charming illustration, here are a few to get you started.

Guitartown London

This traveling exhibition is at the moment situated on South Bank next to the Mayors building. I vistited on my experimental travel week and it was a fantastic experience. The guitars tower above you, each created by a different artist, including Paul Mcartny, Brian May, Keane e.t.c. The styles varied greatly between each item, from sketches and illustration, oil paintings cartoons, abstract, post modern to sculpture.

Us and them - what the british/americans think of the americans/british

I came across this illustrative book created by Paul Davis investigating the thoughts and feelings shared between our closest allies. A funny and imaginative read, showing real reactions and opinions of the general public both in America and the U.K, his illustration is childlike, scribbly and inaccurate but this adds to the charm of his work, very similar to the drawings of David Shrigley.

The teapot gallery - Maidstone Kent

I spent last week with a couple of friends engaging in "experimental travel". Investigating our city and surrounding areas (mainly in and around the M25) from a different point of view. Instead of viisiting the usual tourist attractions around London : big ben, the london eye, trafalgar square e.t.c we had a go at exploring town in unusual ways.

Firstly we bought Time Out London, to see if there were any exhibitions we could attend which we would not have normally heard of. We came accross this museum, an unusual but interesting choice : The Teapot museum, displaying over 4000 collectors teapots, from memorabilia of rock and pop legends, to art deco, to kitsch humerous gimmiks. It was an exciting exhibition exploring the thousands of ways one object can be created and manipulated.

fun and quintessentially british, especially when concluded with cream teas. Definatly worth a look if you are in the area.

tape casting update 3 - plastering decoration and dressing

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Notting hill costumes

Every year a carnival is held in Notting hill to celebrate our multi racial society in London, particularly the integration of the afro - caribbean culture. All the costumes for the procession are hand made by different groups taking part. There is a spectacular display of colour, vibrance and unique design. This year over 2 million People attended with thousands of participants. I've taken a few photos, unfortunatly my battery ran out halfway through but I think You will get ther idea.

safe sex - humourous

this made me chuckle

Probably the worlds most successful brand name. Above shows an outline of their changing slogans and advertising techniques: both through print ads and bottle design.