STORM ELVIN THORGERSON R.I.P.

STORM ELVIN THORGERSON

1944 - 2013

R.I.P.

Its always surprising to realise how pervasive someone's artwork is. Thorgerson's work proved to be not just influential and definitive but extraordinarily memorable. Just looking through anyone's album collection, as I have my own, will illustrate this.

His originality and usage of techniques to create surreal realities (image juxtaposition, play with focus and exposure, airbrushing) now becomes a prescient and impressive echo of the computer generated design of today.

He was creative in many areas, also producing books, commercials and music videos. His 1993 documentary "The Art of Tripping " was not only edgy but an interesting take on drug usage.

A few years ago I was reminded of just how definitive Thorgerson's work was. While visiting Paris, having been invited by Laurent Kaus to a dinner party at the home/studio of a well known French musician, a discussion developed about the possible covers for a forthcoming album. The conversation reflected on how immediate one of the designs was since it was in the "English" style of Hipgnosis.

JAEWAN PARK MENSWEAR A/W 2013 -14

JAEWAN PARK

A/W 2013-14

STYLED BY JULIAN GANIO

PHOTOGRAPHY THOMAS LOHR

THE COLLECTION CONTINUES THE DESIGNER'S "TROMP L'OEIL" TAILORING DETAILING BUT WITH A MUCH MORE DELICATE TOUCH VERGING ON MINIMALISM.

CLASSIC SILHOUETTES IN A REDUCED COLOUR PALETTE AND WITH THE HIGH MANUFACTURING QUALITY WHICH CHARACTERISES THE BRAND.

MICHAEL COSTIFF - DOVER STREET MARKET

MICHAEL COSTIFF - WORLD ARCHIVE

BOOK LAUNCH AT 

DOVER STREET MARKET

28-MARCH-2013

Michael's WORLD ARCHIVE empire strikes yet another conquest. 

Book signing events at both Dover Street Market Ginza and Dover Street Market .

"MICHAEL & GERLINDE"S WORLD - PAGES FROM A DIARY" 

is published by SLOW LORIS.

CHARLES ATLAS - TATE MODERN

CHARLES ATLAS

 TATE MODERN - MARCH 2013

Two great performances by Charles Atlas at the Tanks - Tate Modern alongside

an installation featuring Merce Cunningham. Charles uses multiple projection, 

live editing and music to create a charged atmosphere and multiple space.

The performances were collaborative projects with choreographer Cecilia Bengolea, 

performance artist Johanna Constantine and musician Helm.

SO DIOR EXHIBITION - HARRODS

SO DIOR EXHIBITION 
 HARRODS 
 MARCH / APRIL 2013

Beautifully curated exhibition at Harrods devised as a homage

to the history of the House of Dior's relationship to Britain.

On entering, a wall high "doll's house" reconstruction of the Dior Avenue

Montaigne Head Quarters. Through the windows either an

iconic dress in outline or interiors made from displays of Dior perfumes.

Vintage couture dresses, photographs, facsimile sketches and a toile display.

The exhibition makes especial emphasis on Dior fragrances including the 

dress from the"J'Adore" advertising surrounded by perfume bottles.

                                       

As you leave, the star display is an exquisitely crafted 

Raf Simon's interpretation of Dior Couture.