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The Heart of Art this Summer

7/20/2017

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​Come with us on a colourful art journey through some of the greatest galleries in the UK and fill your diary with this summers top exhibitions that we here at The Woven Edge think you should visit.
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The Tate Modern, London Exhibition: Fahrelnissa Zeid
Until October 8th: Entry £12.50 (£11.30 without donation)
​Visit The Tate Modern in London and take in Zeid’s obsession with line and bright colour in this summer fun exhibition.
After being one of the first women to be formally trained in Istanbul she continued her studies in Paris in the late 1920s and grew with success from here.
She was well respected and seen as an important figure in the early 1940s and 1950s. Her vibrant abstract paintings combine a fusion of Islamic, Byzantine, Arab and Persian influences with European approaches to abstraction.
Rediscover one of the greatest international female artists and be mesmerised by her
kaleidoscopic paintings.
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http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-modern/exhibition/fahrelnissa-zeid

The Tate St Ives 
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Exhibition: Jessica Warboys

Until September 3rd: Entry £8.50 (£7.50 without donation)
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​Large scale paintings, films and sculptures by British artist Jessica Warboys burst into the ever expanding Tate gallery this summer. Inspired by coastal landscapes she takes inspiration from the sea and the surrounding areas of St Ives.
‘Sea Painting, Zennor 2015’, was made on the Zennor coast near St Ives. She created the paintings on the beach, casting mineral pigments directly onto a damp, folded canvas, which was then submerged under the sea before being pulled ashore. The process allows the waves, wind and sand to shift and scatter the pigment,naturally painting the canvas. Don’t miss this incredible landscape of artwork.
http://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tate-st-ives/exhibition/jessica-warboys

Royal Academy of Arts, London
Summer Exhibition 2017:
Main galleries Burlington House
13th June Until 20th August: Entry £8.50 (£7.50 without donation)
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/exhibition/summer-exhibition-2017
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​Almost 250 years ago, the Royal Academy’s founding members agreed to hold an “Annual Exhibition of Paintings, Sculptures and Designs … open to all Artists”, this was to help finance the training of young artists in the Royal Academy Schools.
The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2017 is showcasing an array of colour filled art, from all different backgrounds representing everyday art being made by the everyday person.
Expect to find a diverse range of media, from painting, printmaking, film and photography to sculpture, architectural works and performance art.
Now, nearly 250 years later, we see the Royal Acadamy close to reaching their big anniversary in 2018.
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The Royal Academy Summer Exhibition has over 1,000 pieces in the show and gives you the chance to view and buy all works of art involved in the show online.
You can also purchase many of the print editions featured in the Summer Exhibition online.
https://se.royalacademy.org.uk
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Serpentine Galleries, London
‘Grayson Perry: The Most Popular Art Exhibition Ever!’
8th June Until 10th September: Entry Free
This summer Grayson Perry, one of the most insightful observers on contemporary society and culture, presents a major exhibition of new work at the Serpentine Galleries in London.
His work touches on many themes including popularity and art, masculinity and the current cultural landscape.
One example of Grayson being very much politicly open is a pair of pots at the Serpentine Exhibition, one for leave, one for remain really depicting the divide within British society at present after the Brexit vote.
Its a great exhibition to visit to get your mind thinking and even involve yourself in the debates of todays world.
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https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/jun/06/grayson-perry-the-most-popular-art-exhibition-ever-review-the-court-jester-strikes-again
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http://www.serpentinegalleries.org/exhibitions-events/grayson-perry-most-popular-art-exhibition-ever
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Edinburgh Art Festival
27th July Until 27th August
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​Founded in 2004, Edinburgh Art Festival is the UK’s largest annual festival of visual art. The capital’s leading galleries, museums and artist-run spaces, come together as both established and emerging artists curate a range of artwork to display.
The vast majority of the festival is free to attend and an innovative programme of special events are put on for your entertainment.
Plant Scenery of the World.
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Oliver Osborne Rubber Plant 2014 - www.rbge.org.uk/the-gardens/edinburgh/inverleith-house
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https://edinburghartfestival.com/whats-on/detail/plant-scenery-of-the-world
​​​​The Royal Botanic Garden of Edinburgh presents an exhibition titled ‘Plant Scenery of the World.’ at Inverleigh House.
There’s a variety of art ranging from the new and emerging artists to the well established, with some being commissioned by the RGBE.
The exhibition celebrates the 50th anniversary of the iconic modernist Glasshouses, opened in 1967 for the collection of house plants in tropical, temperate, rainforest and arid lands by Scottish explorers.
Art on display demonstrates the way plants are used as symbols, reflect on captivity and false habitats. They also consider changing attitudes towards exploration and display, mindful of historical narratives dominated by Western Imperial exploration.
This particular display really echoes the current green scene and tropical trend of which you will find reflected within the Woven Edge Floral collection.
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The V and A, London
Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion: Room 40
On Until 18th February: £12 Open 10am-17.30
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https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/balenciaga-shaping-fashion
This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by ‘the master’ of couture, the exhibition also includes work from his protégées and contemporary fashion designers who work in the same innovative tradition.
Its an unmissable chance to see some of the greatest fashion of our time up close so don’t miss out and book your tickets now.

www.vam.ac.uk/membership/new-membership
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SOURCES
www.tate.org.uk
https://www.royalacademy.org.uk/​
http://www.serpentinegalleries.org/
https://www.vam.ac.uk/
https://edinburghartfestival.com/
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The Green Scene

7/6/2017

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​From bright chartreuse hues down to deep seaweed, all shades of green are creating a stir for this year and will no doubt grow into 2018 also. Tropical tones allow for juicy accents of saffron, teal and coral amongst many other brights injecting a spectrum of colour into a room. Interiors see walls coming to life, filled with foliage and hidden jungle life. Pantone believes “Greenery symbolizes the reconnection we seek with nature, one another and a larger purpose.”

Cole and Son have an inspiring and fun filled range of wallcovering named the Ardmore Collection celebrating African traditions and culture. Exotic flora and fauna create a natural
landscape of pattern and add an eye-catching look. We love the everlasting discovery of pattern through wildlife.
Go bold and taste the freedom of outdoor living!
​Kollektionssidan-Ardmore - www.cole-and-son.com
www.pantone.com
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London Fashion Week SS17 Dolce and Gabbana coat and Jimmy Choo bag - www.elleuk.com - Chloe Oliver £198 Parrot Embellished Bomber Green - www.anthropologie.com - Jungle Dream Placemats - www.anthropologie.com - www.pantone.com
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Elements of Asia with a rainforest feel shine through in fashion. Midnight tones used for background colour allow for shades of green and white florals to jump off and out of the fabric. Dolce and Gabanna have a sophisticated edge of feminine florals whilst Anthropologie have a fun and feather filled statement of sequins overlaid on top of a forest of leaves.
Pantone have described their colour of the moment ‘greenery’ as natures neutral, versatile and a reinvigoration of our love for the great outdoors. They see green as a “trans-seasonal” shade.
When you think about the range and the need for this refreshing burst of colour, green can be seen all year around from spring and summer foliage, grassy countryside all the way to use at Winter time from Christmas trees to brussel sprouts!
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Above, The Floral Collection, ‘Verdant’ from £1296.00
Indoor plants, cacti and hanging baskets are the must have accessory for your home. They are good for the mind, creating a sense of calm whilst also creating a bold and easy to achieve impact on a neutral background.

CREDIT - Maison Objet Paris 2017, www.bestdesignprojects.com.Cacti.
www.pixabay.com Drinks trolley, www.anthropologie.com


Step into an English garden of green with our collection of nature inspired rugs and see your floor as a work of art. Large scale leaves and ikatted tribal pattern embraces an impact of bright green. Below, The Tribal Collection ‘Gemstone from £1296.00
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