One week to go to UpRise 2010. More names added to the line up; Soothsayers / Aruba Red / The Insomniax / Shri / Ordio Kid (Urban Nerds) / stand-up comedy from Show Racism the Red Card & much more. Spread the word.
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Pedal power is my preferred mode of transport to get about in London. From fixed gearer’s to the Boris Barclays Brigade, it seems cycling is finally catching on in LDN. However a few other countries are yet to get with the whole ‘two wheel’ thing.
Not many South Africans use bicycles, even though it’s an economical and often a faster way to travel due to the lack of public transportation. Cycle enthusiasts Stan Engelbrecht and Nic Grobler have started the Bicycle Portraits project, photographing the people of SA and their bikes, while gaining an understanding of their relationships with this less favoured means of transport.
The project is culminating in a hard cover book with profits going to raise awareness through bicycle educational workshops in poor South African communities.
Only a year into his burgeoning career as a fine artist, my good friend and general man of ridiculous creative talents – Paul Cummings – is touted for the much-coveted Threadneedle Prize. Does he deserve to win it? Well with the manner in which he subtly yet oh-so-skillfully documents the dystopia hidden with the modern utopia, then I would definitely say so.
How he represents the dichotomy of class, economics and aspiration makes Pauly [to me and you] an invaluable addition to the world of contemporary art. It’s impossible though, to appreciate the craftsmanship involved in the creation of this series by simply looking at these online images, so if you want to cast your vote and feast your eyes then get down to the Mall Gallery today. With your help, the relevancy of Paul’s work will be duly rewarded.
Props, backdrops and a pull-out-all-the-stops attitude means there’s an added level of craft and invention to the work of fashion photographer Grégoire Alexandre.