Showing posts with label Focus 4. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Focus 4. Show all posts
Spitalfields Public Art Programme Phase 2
Corporate art for a corporate setting-
site responsive sculptures:
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The urban agriculture however is unexpected:
site responsive sculptures:
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The urban agriculture however is unexpected:
Blood on Paper
@ V&A 15 April - 29 June 2008 link
An exhibition about the art of books. Some individual creations, , some mass produced pamphlets which excel in creativity of layout or form. An art gallery experience, it's not one to one with the viewer only with the creator- look don't touch, don't turn the page!
'From the troubling concept of a cut into organic material, a gash on the human body, he creates a powerful meditative structure'(Blood on Paper Pamphlet)
An exhibition about the art of books. Some individual creations, , some mass produced pamphlets which excel in creativity of layout or form. An art gallery experience, it's not one to one with the viewer only with the creator- look don't touch, don't turn the page!'Today images and texts are increasingly dematerialised and delivered electronically from the virtual world of the computer onto the screen..... the book is a physical object and an idea' (Blood on Paper Pamphlet)
The books which stood out to me include:
Anish Kapoor
'Wound'
'From the troubling concept of a cut into organic material, a gash on the human body, he creates a powerful meditative structure'(Blood on Paper Pamphlet)Cai Guo-Qiang
The Danger Book series- books which threaten to explode when opened
'a perpetual challenge to the reader to resist consummation by destruction'
(Blood on Paper Pamphlet)
The exhibit includes one of the bomb books and a video of the process
Anselm Kiefer
The Secret life of plants- 'recalls the outlines of constellations, the heavens and the plants. These represent the earths beginnings and the eternal process of transformation.'(Blood on Paper Pamphlet)
This book stands in the entrance of the exhibition, as tall as an adult and made from lead, its surface is textured and worked, it has presence as a sculpture that viewers seek to draw meaning from.
Sunshine & the Southbank
'How lucky are we to live in London' is the general feeling associated to the southbank:
Just on a sunny day more people get to experience it!
Focus on Slow Food
Market stalls in a prominent public space between Waterloo station and the South bank, 5.5.08.
click -to learn more about the slow food movement
click -to learn more about the slow food movement
The Cans Festival. 05.05.08
Under the arches of waterloo bridge 28,544 people got togeather to spray. Banksy and many other 'biggies' created amongst the masses:
click for more info on the cans festival
A dramatic SNOG:
Advertising the DEGREE SHOW:
Open City Exhibition
This is a must see, analyse and go back to, and spend hours in.... exhibit! It showcases ideas for an improved London for pedestrians in a wonderfully innovative displays encompassing masses of information. The strategies are easily digested and it's a exciting to see the work of the pro's including MUFF, MJP Architects, Witherford Watford Mann Architects, and Gross Max. 
The River
AKA big news! Another public space for the South bank a place to take a break and for public events, for views of the Tower of London , the Thames and the city skyline. The 'green oasis' contrasts to the paved areas of the Scoop which was developed as a part of 'More for London', it sits next to the GLA building.
The exhibition hosts some really seductive plans and elevations by Gross Max, and I look forward to the planting area designed by the fabulous Piet Oudolf to flourish.
I have outlined some of the information from the exhibit for anyone who missed it and for my own reference:
Now is ' a change in political and cultural climate caused a remarkable urban renaissance.'
London is 'A Patchwork of different neighbourhoods each with its own identity.'
Artwork a collage of public views on how to improve London's public realm:
The exhibition shows possibilities for unlocking the potential of Lon dons Public Places and Streets, acknowledging the charm of hidden moments and surprises whilst recognising the need to collaborate far and wide to improve accessibility, the hidden, and connections. Strategies cover large scale change, transport corridors and gateways, blue ribbon network, green space, access to nature, public space, small things everywhere, prospects and panorama's.
'London bristles with barriers, railings and spikes.' 'The ring of steel around the City.' (Edwin Heathcote)
In our fight to tackle antisocial behaviour in urban areas we have crammed the streets with clutter and signs forbidding and restricting, often having an adverse effect on behaviour.
Pedestrians prevail
The 1960's car based approach to planning has led to the need to re- address the balance between pedestrian, cyclists and cars- aim is to increase the amount of infrastructure which is for the human scale.
The River
The City to sea path capitalise upon the investment of the East End Thames public spaces connected to the Olympics. It will extend the Thames path to the end of the estuary- NICE!
Projects and Practices:
Victoria Embankment by MJP Architects
is littered with gardens, monuments and memorials, it has a rich history, yet cars rule- and it is not as well used as its moulded partner- the south bank. MJP Architects have considered all the layers of the landscape rigorously; transport, history, pedestrians, overview, sound scape, landscape, environment, the string of beads (meaning important buildings along Victoria Embankment) and public art. Their design is widening the path next to the river and introducing a tree scattered walkway.
Potters Field Park by Gross Max
AKA big news! Another public space for the South bank a place to take a break and for public events, for views of the Tower of London , the Thames and the city skyline. The 'green oasis' contrasts to the paved areas of the Scoop which was developed as a part of 'More for London', it sits next to the GLA building.
The exhibition hosts some really seductive plans and elevations by Gross Max, and I look forward to the planting area designed by the fabulous Piet Oudolf to flourish.
I like the movement patterns and parallel edges with different speed zones i.e river, pedestrian walkway, park out skirts, park centre, then planting towards the back.
The Bankside Urban Forest by Witherford Watford Mann Architects
'The emphasis is not on beautification, but rather how the public realm can 'work harder' and be occupied and shared by more different players, more ages.'
They are rigorous and thorough with their approach, the images are inviting and they cover every influence both existing and predicted for the urban forest. The scheme creates lively, pedestrian friendly places through planting, lighting and landscaping.
Labelling and zoning, Layers of the Landscape : pedestrian movement, urban interior, land use- dominant, -day/night, institutional players, local networks, hidden places, places of exchange- bringing people into contact, seeds of framework, spreading roots, maturing of framework
Rides- straight routes alike cutting through royal hunting forests
Streams- oldest pathways and roads
clearings- places people navigate to to sit and read, meet or eat.
Barking Town Center By Muf
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