Snapchat x Jeff Koons

Coinciding with this year's Frieze London preview, Snapchat launched its partnership with artist Jeff Koons to show his works in augmented reality at selective global locations. First piece was introduced in London today and is located in Hyde Park just by the speakers corner. The surface of the iconic 'Balloon Dog' piece in augmented reality even has a reflective surface - hence below my reflection! 

London location can be found here and below are other international locations that launched this week.

Artists can submit their works too on the official webpage

Other locations where various artwork filters can be activated (Via art.snapchat.com)

Lights, Glitter & Play Time

Lights, Glitter and Play Time 

With Frieze Week approaching, it's the time of the year not to skip an overdue gallery visit and explore what hot picks of contemporary art the dealers prepared for this October. Opening today, White Cube at Bermondsey, the larger minimalist space of the gallery presents works of 3 contemporary artists: Cerith Wyn Evans, Ann Veronica Janssens and Damian Ortega.                                                 

Without further ado here are some the highlights of my visit, the works are on display until 12th November.

Following the grand appearance of ‘Forms in Space…by light (in time)'  at Tate Britain this summer, Welsh conceptual artist Cerith Wyn Evans light installation of dancing neon forms greets the visitors in a separate space in one of the first halls.  

Dancing Neon Forms

Shifting away from materiality of objects, Ann Veronica Janssens art focuses on the viewers perception and brings a sensory experience. Using colour and light it invited visitors to immerse among the variety of mediums the artist used to achieve an illuminating journey through her hall. 

The illuminated room with Brussels based artist Ann Veronica Janssens works

Ann Veronica Janssens colourful glitter sand waves (and Art World Fall-Winter 2017 collection? Noting to stick to yellow shades on my next visit) 

The third hall presents works by Mexico City based artist Damian Ortega with show titled ‘Play Time'. Interestingly he began his career as a political cartoonist and then shifted towards working with everyday objects to create incredible large scale installations. 

Damian Ortega's centre piece

The exhibition is open for public from 27th September '17 until 12th November '17

@White Cube

144-152 Bermondsey St, London SE1 3TQ

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Here We Are

Burberry: Here We Are

Celebrating the Sept 17 collection, Burberry took over The Old Sessions House in Clerkenwell with a showcase of 'Social Portraiture' British Photography. The exhibition is curated by Burberry's chief creative and chief executive officer Christopher Bailey together with Lucy Kumara Moore, owner of the cult fashion, art and photography Claire de Rouen bookshop in Soho, and a featured photographer Alasdair McLellan. 

Upon entering the 18th-century Grade II listed building the grand foyer makes a clear statement introducing its visitors to The Old Sessions House heritage. On the way up the stairs one is lured to the colourful new fall collection exhibited in the main hall, handpicked as if with an eyedropper from all that the British colours and radiance have to offer. A sure way to brighten up the steadily approaching gloomy days.

Yet each room and floor of the building are different, creating portal-like transitions from one setting to another. One of my personal favourites was the peachy room with selection of works titled ‘Lovely Day for It” highlighting outdoor episodes in Britain. Memories of the 1996 cartoon adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘James and the Giant Peach’ sprung to my mind as I entered the room and it continued to wander exploring the show.

Another curious touch has been the neon light installation in the staircase, fuelling the dreamy maze with a perfect juxtaposition of contemporary and classic, illuminating the journey and adjacent halls.

The show is open till 1st October

More info @Burberry