Cultural Economy Flourishes
Cultural Economy Flourishes
June 22nd, 2009 by News
The future looks bright for the cultural sector with economists suggesting that success in the creative industries could be part of the solution to getting the economy out of the recession. Experts suggest that innovative models from culture institutions and creative industries will make this sector not just resilient in … Read more
Sore heads in Stoke-on-Trent
Sore heads in Stoke-on-Trent
June 19th, 2009 by News
We’re willing to bet there are a few sore heads in Stoke-on-Trent this morning after the Wedgewood Museum scooped the £100,000 Art Fund prize for museums and galleries last night at RIBA in London.
The judges were unanimous in their decision and their praise of the museum which they said … Read more
Schweppes Satire
Schweppes Satire
June 17th, 2009 by News
Schweppes’ latest cartoon post is a satire on the expenses scandal from their ‘Experience Matters’ campaign. The posts are rolled out every 2 weeks with an image that references current affairs and the news agenda in the style of 18th century English painter and satirist William Hogarth. With satire so … Read more
Cars Heart Art
Cars Heart Art
June 17th, 2009 by Trends
Cars and art might seem like an unlikely match yet the two worlds collide on a regular basis. Take Citroen for example, whose launch of the Picasso highlighted the need to create cultural associations with the model by naming it after one of the worlds most famous artists. In return … Read more
Reader’s Picks - Gallery Cafes
Reader’s Picks - Gallery Cafes
June 15th, 2009 by News
Straight from the pages of our very own Guardian this weekend - expert and readers’ tips on the best gallery cafes… Although we might not agree with the picks (the IN team shared a very tasty luncheon at the Whitechapel cafe just a few days ago & that doesn’t make … Read more
Artist Come Designer
Artist Come Designer
June 15th, 2009 by News
At this year’s Venice Biennale, even the café and reading room push boundaries. With artists having been commissioned to create beautiful yet functional spaces the results are bold and dynamic designs that starkly blur the line between the roles of artist and designer. The Italian pavilion has been enlarged with … Read more