Damian Hirst

Photographed by Prudence Cuming Associates © Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. All rights reserved, DACS 2012 Just last September, the former power station for Shoreditch’s tram system (dating back to 1905) was hosting its second year of London Design Festival activities. The distinguished old space had serious presence, it made for a spectacular addition to the design festival’s many venues – but, in truth, was crying out for a permanent lodger. Fast forward just over six months, and one of the...Read Full Story

I went along to the amazing Damien Hirst retrospective at the Tate Modern. If you haven’t been yet make sure you make it a date – the show is an amazing collection of the infamous Young British Artist’s journey through his career – a must see. Also on the art front, Mark Francis and Gizzi Erskine talk us through their Britain at the Tate Britain. #thisisbritain ❤  it’s STILL raining, so I am inclined to go with the flow and make the most of splashing around in puddles with the Mini Divas...Read Full Story

Much has been written about Tate Modern’s new retrospective of the work of British artist Damien Hirst. British art seems immune to valid criticism, much like Coca Cola. Some theatrical ‘critics’ have savaged his work, Brian Sewell wrote ‘’ put bluntly, this man’s imagination is quite as dead as all the dead creatures here suspended in formaldehyde’’. This exhibition is the first opportunity to trace the trajectory of his glittering career, and to make your own mind up about his brand/work...Read Full Story

The utterly brilliant At The Drive In reforming, an insight into the favourite artworks of a certain Mr Hirst, fashion, dogs, more art, and not one single mention of a Tupac hologram… Emanuele Kabu’s Paintings Jeff over at Booooooom featured these beautifully atmospheric paintings by Italian artist Emanuele Kabu. www.booooooom.com Maarten van der Horst for Topshop, Dazed Digital Exclusive Dutch-born designer Maarten van der Horst has released his first capsule collection for Topshop...Read Full Story

Burlesque dancers at home, a 1930s boat party, food and fashion pop-ups and a shark in formaldehyde – yep, the world’s most iconic living artist is on his way to London, as are a whole host of other delights to see you through the next week. It’s Thursday, so it’s the Weekend Edit… Until 28 April The Young Turks at The Ten Bells Having extended their pop-up until the end of April – the Young Turks will continue to serve up a delight every Tuesday to Saturday at Spitalfields’ The Ten...Read Full Story