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what’s on: the scribe’s house

October 5, 2012 in entertainment

Anthropologie is proud to debut The Scribe’s House by Argentinean artist Pablo Lehmann. The installation — vestiges of an imaginary living space crafted from the pages of discarded books — explores the power of language and comprehension. It captures the tension between words, shape, meaning and space in a complex and intimate alternative world.

The space is filled with writing – walls, floor, furniture are covered with words – but devoid of a meta- language. The words on the pages of the books cannot be read or assembled into sentences, so the viewer is left to generate new meaning based on their personal experience.

Keith Johnson, Anthropologie’s curator-at-large, explains, “I was overwhelmed by his complex and complete alternative world. His use of found material gives the work a warmth and timelessness that is at once familiar and entirely new.”

A limited-edition art box created by Lehmann for Anthropologie presents another moment in time. It contains 12 photographs of The Scribe’s House’s rooms in perfect form. They are evidence of what was lost yet provide no answers. Instead they create a dialectical tension between installation and photography, before and after that the viewer is unable to resolve.

The Scribe’s House will be on view at Anthropologie at 50 Rockefeller Plaza from today until 7 November 2012. During Art Basel Miami, (6-9 December 2012), it will be on exhibit at Black Square Gallery.

If you have the chance to check it out, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

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what’s on: project x

September 17, 2012 in entertainment

When I ducked over to London for a long weekend with the girls, little did I expect that we would end up being summoned to a parole hearing… and at the London Transport Museum at that!

Project X is an intriguing immersive-theatre experience where you work in a group to solve a time-travelling murder-mystery. While we started in the London Transport Museum, much of the action took place on the streets around Covent Garden. We encountered a range of crazily-dressed characters along the way and I have to hand it to the actors for their brilliant improvisation skills, which never wavered (even when our group was a little slow on the uptake).

Without giving the plot away, I can say that there were some holes in the story (as is often the case with any form of improv) but it was an incredibly fun way to spend a couple of hours and was unlike anything I’ve ever done before. This is not one for shy types, as you will be dragged into the action. Being a somewhat dramatic type, I loved it!

Project X starts and ends at the London Transport Museum, 11am to 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays until 4 November 2012. The experience lasts approximately two hours. Tickets cost £30/£25, including return entry to the museum, 2-for-1 cocktails at the cafe and 10% off at the Museum store. Book online and find more information on the Project X website.

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what’s on: ballgowns: british glamour since 1950

May 19, 2012 in fashion

If you’re in London over the next few months, be prepared for the onslaught of fabulous exhibits timed to coincide with the Olympics.

The one I’m most excited about is Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 at the V&A. The exhibit features more than 60 gowns designed by such names as Alexander McQueen, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Erdem, John Galliano and Bruce Oldfield.

The gowns themselves have been worn by famous faces including Diana, Princess of Wales, Bianca Jagger, Elizabeth Hurley and Beyoncé.

Ballgowns: British Glamour Since 1950 opens today and runs through until 6 January 2013 at the V&A Museum. Entry to the exhibit is £10 (though the rest of the museum is free to enter anytime).

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in the news: fashion’s night out 2012 dates announced

May 10, 2012 in fashion, news

Vogue has announced the dates for this year’s Fashion’s Night Out. Interestingly, the event, which started as a way to boost sales for NYC retailers during the GFC, has been expanded so that it will now take place in all 19 countries where Vogue is published.

The UK, US, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, Russia, Mexico, Australia and Korea will hold their celebrations on September 6; China, India, Germany and Russia on September 7; Taiwan and Japan on September 8; Brazil on September 10 and 12; Portugal, Italy, Turkey, The Netherlands and Mexico on September 13; Italy on September 18; and Greece on September 20 and 25.

Some countries will have more than one city participating for the first time. Italy will hold events in Milan, Rome and Florence; Germany in Berlin and Dusseldorf; Russia, in Moscow and St Petersburg; Mexico will host events in Mexico City and Guadalajara; Brazil in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro; and in Greece in both Athens and Thessaloniki.

The fashion collection for this year’s event has also been released, featuring letter-blocked t-shirts ($25) and canvas totes ($30). While the shirts don’t do much for me, I’m quite a fan of the blue tote (above). All items can be bought from the Fashion’s Night Out website.

Will you be hitting FNO this year?

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what’s on: anthropologie’s earth day activities

April 16, 2012 in fashion

As you might remember, I used to work for Tourism Queensland promoting Australia’s sunshine state and the Great Barrier Reef. Perhaps that’s why I’m so excited about the series of workshops Anthropologie is running for Earth Day this year.

The whimsical retailer has teamed up with the Wyland Foundation to promote the conservation and protection of coral reefs.

To capture attention and spark a public dialogue, the stores will unveil innovative window displays featuring three dimensional coral and ocean-life artwork created by Anthropologie’s talented teams of visual artists (see above). Each store will have a unique installation, only sharing in common the aquatic theme. Recycled materials such as paper, grocery bags and coffee filters were used along with wax and other common materials to create the uncommon displays.

Customers will also have an opportunity to show their support by bidding on the original displays made for the windows at many locations across the country. Silent auction winners will take home original artwork and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Wyland Foundation.

Leading up to Earth Day, customers and their children will also be invited to join special free of charge, kid-friendly watercolor workshops at 120 Anthropologie stores across the US and Canada. Find out more about the workshops and RSVP on the Anthropologie website.

Does your local Anthropologie store have its Earth Day display up? Are you taking part in the workshops? Tell us about it in the comments.

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