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Art Basel Hong Kong │ May 23 – 26 2013
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Art Basel’s first ever edition in Hong Kong will be taking place from Thursday May 23 – Sunday May 26, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). There are 245 of the world’s leading galleries taking part in the show, representing artworks by over 3,000 different artists. There will be a wealth of quality and originality on display, including a diverse selection of styles and specialities.
20|21 International Art Fair | Our Favourite Works
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The 20|21 International Art Fair, which took place at the Royal College of Art in Kensington Gore, shows Modern and Contemporary art from Britain and around the world, providing a truly eclectic selection of works. A.A. Gill, who opened the fair, said that “This is where the true heart of art still lies. If you like your art with craft in it, then you’ve come to the right place”. Below is a selection of our favourite works.
The Serpentine Gallery Summer Pavilion 2013 | Sou Fujimoto
Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2013 Designed by Sou Fujimoto. Exterior Indicative CGI © Studio Cyrille Thomas for Sou Fujimoto Architects
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This year’s Serpentine Gallery Pavilion, opening June 8th, is being designed by Sou Fujimoto, a multi-award-winning Japanese architect, considered to be one of the most important architects coming to prominence worldwide. The Serpentine’s annual Pavilion commission, now in its 13th year, offers one of the most significant international sites for architectural experimentation.
Weekly Art News | Frieze NY, $37m Richter and more…
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A round-up of this week’s art news | 11th May – 17th May
Festival des Métiers│Hermès Takes Over Saatchi Gallery
Festival des Métiers © Hermès
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Hermès’ Festival des Métiers, a seven-day exhibiton showcasing 10 of their distinctive crafts, will be coming to London this month. Festival des Métiers will be held at Saatchi Gallery and will run from Tuesday 21st – Monday 27th of May 2013, following its recent success in Beijing and Shenyang, China.
Five Best New Restaurants in East London
Ceviche. Photo by Paul Winch-Furness. © Ceviche
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Traditionally a less common culinary go-to than the City’s established West End, East London has proclaimed itself to be a thriving gastro-heartland busily reviving the imagination and skill behind unforgettable food. Here are our top five restaurants from a wave of new openings across the East.
The Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2013
Drink Me, Matt Walls (Quadrille)
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The first annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards were held last night, Tuesday 14th May, at the world-famous department store in London’s Picadilly area. The awards have been created to celebrate the presence of food and drink within the media, mainly focusing on writing, publishing and broadcasting.
Photo Art Fair 2013 | Our Favourite Works
Close up. Marlene Marino, Sisters (Untitled 1), © Marlene Marino
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The inaugural Photo Art Fair featured the work of 50 established and up-and-coming photographers from around the world. Among the exceptional collectible photographic art, spanning decades, territories and disciplines, here is a list of our favourite works.
Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day 2013 │17th May
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This Friday, the 17th of May, Food Revolution Day returns to an even bigger worldwide reception than it received when it debuted last year. The annual event has been designed by Jamie Oliver to increase general awareness of food education and cooking skills.
elBulli│Ferran Adrià and The Art of Food
Ferran Adrià, El Bulli chef, at Somerset House by Sam Mellish
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This summer, one of the finest restaurants ever to grace the Earth, elBulli, and the man who took it to such dazzling heights, will be honoured by an insightful exhibition at Somerset House. ‘elBulli: Ferran Adrià and The Art of Food’ begins on Friday 5th of July and will run until Sunday 29th September.
Bloomsbury’s Photographs and Photobooks Auction | The Highlights
Lot 131, Photographer unknown, 57 Early Colour Photographs of NewYork Shop Fronts, 1948-1952. Courtesy of Bloomsbury Auctions.
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The spring edition of the Bloomsbury Auctions’ Photographs and Photobooks auction will be held on Friday 17th May. There will be a vast selection of photographs on offer, ranging from the mid-nineteenth century up to the present day, as well as a variety of intriguing photobooks.
Weekly Art Digest | Frieze, Knoedler Gallery, Restoration Hardware, MoMA, Abu Dhabi & Louvre
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A round-up of this week’s art news | 4th April – 10th May
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