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Not your average summer camp
June 29, 2010
Adam Falk, idfx
The V&A will put a new spin on the term 'summer camp' this July with its inaugural two-day celebration of design. The V&A Summer Camp evolved from the V&A Village Fete and promises free workshops, performances and participatory events from the UK's top designers.
Crystal Bathtub Takes Pride Of Place At Harrods
June 21, 2010
By Anna Lewis idfx
Harrods has always been at the forefront of supplying the world with luxurious items, but this crystal bathtub crafted by indulgent Italian company Baldi might just take the title of most extravagant. The unique bathtub will be on display in the main window at Harrods, London for the entire month of July.
The New Décor
June 16, 2010
There's something both familiar and strange about the The New Décor, an exhibition that opens at the Hayward Gallery on London's South Bank this Saturday. The show features work by leading contemporary artists whose sculpture and installation re-imagines the language of interior design, taking the minutiae of our everyday lives - doors, chairs, tables and lamps - and forcing you to look at it anew.
Heart of Glass
June 11, 2010
By Jenny Brewer idfx
I went along to Vessel Gallery in Notting Hill, London yesterday to see the latest creations from Italian lighting design studio Mediterraneo - five limited edition statement pendant lights crafted in hand-blown Murano glass and metal. The Intuizione collection uses layers of simple geometric shapes to create dramatic silhouettes, finished in an unusual combination of stunning Venetian glass and contemporary metal structures.
London Festival of Architecture announces events
June 10, 2010
The organisers of the London Festival of Architecture 2010 have announced details of some of the 300 events taking place between 19 June and 4 July. The biennial festival promises to be a celebration and exploration of buildings, streets, spaces and places in the capital, including exhibitions, debates, dance, street markets, workshops, talks, parties, guided walks, and bicycle and boat tours around London.
Biba's History Up For Sale
By Anna Lewis idfx
The swinging sixties was known for being a time of free expression, and no one captured that better than Steven Thomas, the designer of iconic fashion store Biba. To celebrate his work, Bonhams auction house are putting a number of his eclectic pieces under the hammer as part of their Vision 21 sale.
French Fancy
June 8, 2010
By Jenny Brewer idfx
In our current issue of idfx we profile Ligne Roset, as the iconic French furniture company celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. To coincide with this landmark, contemporary furniture haven Chaplins have returned to the brand, 13 years after it was first on their showroom floors.
Southern Belles
June 7, 2010
By Jenny Brewer idfx
It's around this time of year that graduate design exhibitions flood the calendar, with the industry's emerging talent showing the fruits their hard work at degree shows around the country and events like New Designers and Free Range. Following idfx's recent series of features aimed at young designers, I went to visit one of the strongest establishments, the University of Brighton, on Friday and spotted more than a few ideas sure to launch new careers.
CD Sea
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By Anna Lewis idfx
With CDs becoming a thing of the past in favour of internet downloads, what better way to recycle your unwanted disks than by donating them in the name of art.
One Lump Or Two
June 4, 2010
By Anna Lewis idfx
It's not often that we get to indulge our sweet tooth here at idfx, but when we heard that sculptor Brendan Jamison had made a replica of one of our favourite new residential developments, Neo Bankside, entirely out of sugar cubes, we couldn't help but feel a sugar rush coming on.
Fresh Talent
June 3, 2010
By Anna Lewis idfx
When taking your first steps on the art and design ladder, university work
showcases can often be the leg up that graduates need. With the tenth Free
Range Show at Truman Brewery commencing tomorrow and the third and final chapter of idfx's Young Designers series featuring in the current issue of
the magazine, now seems like the perfect time to get blogging about
something that is so poignant to so many.
Digging into London's history
June 1, 2010
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Adam Falk, idfx
London was Katie Bonham's inspiration for her newest collection of ceramics. Created using clay dug from the Thames and London bricks, the collection is literally built on London's history with elements of the present city.
Small spaces make up big exhibition at V&A
Adam Falk, idfx
A new exhibit at the V&A gives seven experimental architects the opportunity to showcase small structures. The spaces will be installed at a number of locations throughout the museum. Despite their size, they are meant to act as an immersive place reflection where visitors can directly experience the architecture.
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