Review: Painting from the Zabludowicz Collection Part II
The second part of an unmissable show at Kentish Town’s contemporary art gallery runs for less than another month. Go while you still can, says Nikki Verdon
The second part of an unmissable show at Kentish Town’s contemporary art gallery runs for less than another month. Go while you still can, says Nikki Verdon
1. Bank holiday shenanigans start here You could probably do worse than kickstart the bank holiday with a few beers and a croak at slightly unloveable Mornington Crescent venue the Purple Turtle. Why? It’s the Camden Singalong Ball, of course. And it’s for a good cause too, as new ‘rock ‘n’ roll’ new mayor Jonathan …
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Unusually for the Zabludowicz Gallery, this season the focus is on paintings rather than more conceptual art. The shows are split into two, with part one now running until 5th May, and part two from 23rd May to 11th August. This first exhibition juxtaposes works by internationally renowned German artist Albert Oehlen with those from …
1. Kentish Town Road is Going Green First, some news just in. Soho House Group have agreed to sponsor six planter/bike locks which will be manufactured by Kentish Town’s very own Front Yard Company. Designed and maintained by the folks at social enterprise Of Butterflies And Bees, in association with the Urban Gardening group of …
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1. Reader Offer – Another Packed Week at Zabludowicz. NW5’s atmospheric contemporary arts space is pulling out all the stops this month. Tomorrow night from 7-9pm there’s a bash to celebrate Art Licks Magazine’s 10th issue, with experimental band Das Hund performing live. Then don’t miss the final weekend of Disappearing Into One, the curatorial …
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1. Local ‘Broken’ Artwork. Flaxon Ptootch, the infamous gallery-salon crossover, is currently exhibiting these intriguing works by North London-based musician and artist Lupen Crook. Crook has released five solo albums but also produces paintings from a shed in his back garden, which he refers to as ‘Broken Arts’. Traditional materials such as oils are used …
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Back in September our writer Tim Sowula launched his petition to get the Barclays Bike scheme extended through Kentish Town to the Heath. He has now had a response from Boris Johnson, who says: “I view the Barclays Cycle Hire scheme as an expanding programme subject to topography, operational considerations and available funding. As part …
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‘Does karaoke at the Boston count?’ So said one of you, and of course, if it pulled in enough votes it surely would do. But there are just so many strong contenders of all shapes and sizes in the area, the vote was widely spread, taking in art, music, theatre and comedy. Pub events were …
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Another new artisan wotsit opened in KT this week and we’re more than happy to have it. The Fields Beneath, named after Gillian Tindall’s inspirational history of Kentish Town, offers rich coffee from Square Mile along with gorgeous golden organic milk from Jess’ Ladies. Tempting cakes are baked by owner Gavin’s mum – and her …