Richard Kern has been travelling the world to find subjects for his nude portraits as part of VBS’ ShotbyKern series for over seven years. Now the results of his photography sessions has been published for the first time ever.
ShotbyKern features 300 intimate pictures shot by the American photographer on location in countries ranging from Belgium to Sweden to the UK.
The settings and subject may differ, but all images are unified by a certain sense of ease and naturalness inherent to Kern’s aesthetic. View his latest body of work at a bookstore near you.
Yesterday marked the launch of the annual London Literature Festival at Southbank Centre. From this month through until September a variety of talks, readings and other events will be celebrating the best of fiction, poetry, plays and music.
Special highlights include a group of forty female poets and performers doing a live reading of Sylvia Plath's posthumously published body of work Ariel, poetic artist Cornelia Parker in conversation with psychoanalyst Darian Leader and a discussion on modern-day abortion politics between authors Kate Manning and G
Throughout the course of the festival you can also attends readings by award-winning poets Heather Phillipson and Emily Berry, as well as the shortlisted authors for the Women's Prize for Fiction. No matter what genre or topic strikes your fancy, be sure to check out the full list of events on the Southbank Centre website.
London Literature Festival runs from now until 8 September at Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 8XX.
The house of Hermès is world-renowned for its high level of craftsmanship, boasting some of the most highly coveted products to its name.
Now a team of its artisans will be offering a glimpse into the making of the brand’s iconic handbags, silk scarves, fine jewellery and more for FestivaldesMétiers–ArendezvouswithHermèscraftspeople.
The week-long exhibition will be showcasing the work methods across ten different crafts, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness high fashion (literally) in the making.
Festival des Métiers exhibits from 22 to 28 May at the Saatchi Gallery, Duke Of York’s HQ,King’s Road, SW3 4RY.
This week marks the launch of Iain R. Webb’s new book As Seen in BLITZ: Fashioning ’80s Style. The ICA is celebrating the event with a series of talks and film screenings.
Webb’s monograph focuses on the lasting influence of the style and culture bible, which emerged amongst the new wave of independent publications in London during the early 1980s like i-D and The Face.
In a world of New Romantics, a hedonistic nightlife and post-punk fashion, BLITZ explored ideas of transformation, beauty, glamour and sex through its imagery and featured legendary contributors such as Leigh Bowery, Nick Knight, Bodymap, Katharine Hamnett, Vivienne Westwood and Andrew Logan.
Relive the best of the 80s this weekend by checking out the publication and visiting the ICA.
Last night the new Versus Versace was launched in New York with an unconventional fashion show. Creative Director Donatella Versace and J.W. Anderson were visible from backstage where they prepared the models, while live performances from Angel Haze, Dead Sara, as well as Twin favourite, Grimes, intercut the runway. The whole event was interactive, streamed live, uploaded to Instagram.
Donatella Versace commented that the event was about bringing together everything she loves. “This mix of music and fashion captures the essence of Versus Versace, a label for a new global tribe,” she says. The collection itself plays with the original Versace DNA, reworking it into new pieces with sharp silhouettes and iconic motifs. With collaborations and limited edition pieces, Donatella Versace hopes to make this a new home for fresh talent and creativity.
J.W. Anderson is just one of the first guest designers who will, in turn, show us their take on the Versus Versace spirit. “The idea behind the collection was about a modern, sharp, Versus Versace, with a focus on the shared wardrobe,” says Anderson, “a man in a woman’s wardrobe, and a woman in a man’s”. The result is pieces that toy with gender and sexuality, pieces that should be worn with an attitude of fearlessness. The capsule collection will be available online from June 15, in addition to exclusive behind the scenes footage of the making of the collection.
Central Saint Martins boasts a reputation as one of the world’s most prestigious art schools. Now a group of its students have launched a biannual print publication celebrating the university’s exceptional talents, entitled 1Granary.
Founded and edited by Olya Kuryshchuk, the debut issue features alumni such as Katie Grand, Robin Derrick, Kate Phelan and John Galliano, as well as the most exciting new talent currently studying at CSM’s King’s Cross campus.
Twin spoke to associate editor Greg French about the magazine’s inception, vision and future. Read on for the exclusive interview…
Central Saint Martins has had a longstanding reputation and legacy. In the age of digital publishing and university spending cuts, what made it important to do this magazine now?
I think it’s incredibly important to be able to find a sense of permanent presence alongside digital publishing. There seems to be a constant conflict between digital and print, yet there needs to be more of an understanding that both can support and be used alongside each other to push concepts further than previously possible. It seemed important as it’s a new beginning for the college in its new premises. We really wanted something physical to sit alongside our site, as a milestone for this great turning point in the college’s history.
What ethos lies at the heart of 1 Granary?
At the heart of magazine are unity and hard work, not only in terms of the amount of work that we put into establishing 1 Granary, but also in the level of craftsmanship that is put into each garment, artwork and editorial content that we show. It’s about showcasing all the amazing talent and saying that it is possible and achievable, regardless of what is or isn’t happening in the education system or the economy.
How would you describe the process of putting together the debut issue, were there any surprises or directional changes?
It was actually really liberating. I’ve worked on magazines before, but this was the first thing that wasn’t bound to anything. We didn’t answer to anyone and that gave us a platform to experiment, try new things and do it completely in the way that we wanted. We have an amazing team and had so much fun putting it all together. It was exhausting at times as we were all juggling internships, jobs and college work, but at the same time it was our way of resting because we loved doing it so much.
What can we expect for Issue No. 2?
It’s still very much in its early stages, but the main thing you can expect is a continuing debut of really great, fresh, raw talent and a team that isn’t afraid to take risks.
1 Granary Issue #1 is available to pre-order here and hits newstands on May 20.
Putting an artistic spin on the formerly seedy and underground world of bondage, Japanese photographer Nobuyoshi Araki’s work has been controversial to say the least.
One of his most well-known bodies of work, Kinbaku, a celebration of the beauty of tight binding, is now on display at the Michael Hoppen gallery in London.
Are his images of tied-up women incredibly misogynistic or breathtakingly beautiful? Make up your mind about the artist by visiting his solo show today.
Nobuyoshi Araki is on display until June 8 at Michael Hoppen gallery, 3 Jubilee Place, SW3 3TD.
RCA graduate Anne Hardy is currently displaying her third solo exhibition at the Maureen Paley gallery in east London.
Her sculptural installations thrive on imperfections such as debris-filled floors and pen scribblings on the wall but at the same time present a controlled insight into the work environment of the artist.
Having previously built her sets for the sole purpose of photographing and then destroying them, this show is the first time that Hardy’s assemblages stay physically existent for viewers to explore.
Anne Hardy exhibits until 26 May at Maureen Paley at 21 Herald St, E2 6JT.
Downsizing is difficult, whichever area of your life you target – this spring, focus on your bag contents. Miniature hand-held accessories are a key trend this season. Perfect for those credit-card-and-lipstick-kind-of-nights. Take a look at Twin’s picks…
Charlotte Olympia Pandora Perspex clutch, £625, net-a-porter.com & Proenza Schouler PS11 Mini Metallic Hologram Leather Bag, £890, brownsfashion.com
Fleet Ilya Women’s Diamond Clutch, £567, ln-cc.com & Sophie Hulme Leather And Brass Box Clutch, £270, my-wardrobe.com
Somerset House has just announced its latest exhibition in honour of the late fashion and art champion Isabella Blow. The woman who helped launch designers such as Alexander McQueen will be honoured in the retrospective Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!
The exhibition will showcase over a hundred pieces from Blow’s personal wardrobe, famously saved from being auctioned off by her close friend Daphne Guinness, who purchased the art patron’s entire collection. Expect to see work from designers such as McQueen, Philip Treacy, Hussein Chalayan and Julien Macdonald.
Set designer Shona Heath will be creating installations for the show, which not only offers an opportunity to view extraordinary fashion pieces up close, but also to discover the life of the woman who wore them.
Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore! will run from 20 November to 2 March at Somerset House.
Identifying a comfortable and trendy dog cloth is turning out to be difficult, as more and more cute dog clothes are venturing in the global market on regular basis.
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