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Hark London

We are loving all the geometric shapes from the two artists Andy and Audrey who started Hark out of an appreciation for color, paper and pattern. They both illustrate and create 3D geometric paper models for store displays, cut out sculptures and stop motion films.

The Artist Egg Hunt

Some of our favorite eggs from The Fabergé Big Egg Hunt in London. Where 200 large eggs were hidden throughout the city for Easter. These may be the most expensive easter I have ever seen.

Bright Eye Beauties by Nom Kinnear King

The haunting and magical faces of the girls in Nom Kinnear King’s paintings.

Bleach London x Barbie

We are loving the collaboration between Bleach London and Barbie. As If Barbie couldn’t get any cooler, she now has awesome bleached and colored hair as well as extensions. Keep up with the two week collaboration through their Tumblr BleachxBarbie.

Lucy Jay SS12

The Spring/summer 2012 collection from London designer Lucy Jay, inspired by Americas deep south.

Nailphilia Exhibition

DegreeArt.com teamed up with top nail technicians from the fashion industry to showcase new techniques and looks in the current nail art trend for Londons first nail art exhibit, Nailphilia.

Lazy Oaf FW11

The playful fall/winter collection of the popular UK label Lazy Oaf. We need to get our hands on this bone sweater!

Show-stopping Gallery: SHOWstudio London

As if they don’t have one of the chicest and most unique show of works by world-renowned designers, artists, set designers, and craftsmen, SHOWstudio also provides the opportunity to purchase a true piece of fashion history. This groundbreaking gallery space showcases the common link between high fashion, fine art, and contemporary design.

Boutique of the Moment: Renegade Marmalade

Tucked away in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, a slither of nirvana rests, catering to the region’s coolest, most stylish ladies.

Artist of the Week: Diann Bauer

Living and working in London and Berlin, American artist Diann Bauer creates large scale paintings and drawings that act as political installations. Her intricately detailed pieces enable viewers to move their eyes around the architectural spaces in order to investigate the violence, power, and political messages addressed by the artist’s work. Bauer intertwines iconic imagery and text from contemporary political slogans to apocryphal advice to further convey the ideology of where the far right and far left may overlap.

Upcoming & Happening Art Shows Not to Miss

With summer on the horizon, now is the perfect time to get out there and check out what’s happening on the art scene.

Artist Interview: Ilze Vanaga

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I stumbled upon this amazing photographer while randomly searching for new inspiration and ideas. Ilze’s photographs are stunningly beautiful and eye catching. She turns the banal of everyday to something so extraordinary and stimulating.

Artist Interview: Fanny & Jessy

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After just graduating The London College of Fashion, design duo Fanny & Jessy have already made a name for themselves in the fashion world.

Their latestline called Vaniloquence, which means vain or foolish talk, is Fanny & Jessy’s second unisex collection. Their debut collection, “I Hope You Die Soon” has caught the eye of performers such as Bloc Party, Kap Bambino, Groove Amanda and Rihanna.

I got a chance to catch up with the lovely ladies.

Artist Interview: Ryan Todd

Meet unconventional London based artist and designer, Ryan Todd. His sense of humor is evident through his clever pieces. Who are you, what do you do, and where are you from? My name is Ryan Todd and I’m an artist and designer. I live and work in London but originally I’m from Devon.

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