CRAIG GREEN X FRED PERRY

Posted on 2024-12-09

British designer Craig Green and Fred Perry have unveiled their second collaboration, offering three new shirts dyed in hues inspired by the raw materials of the tennis court. First designed by Wimbledon champion Fred Perry, the cult-favorite garment is imbued with Green’s subtle avant-garde sensibilities through a unique dye effect.

Starting with a foundation of a stark white shirt with neon green accents reminiscent of tennis balls, each shirt is embedded with thematic pigments. From red-brick clay to green grass and chalk-dusted baselines, each colorway draws from a different element on the court. Rather than taking a traditional garment-dyeing approach, a special method is utilized to achieve the intentional irregularity seen in each piece. Beneath the collar and the placket, the original white fabric is visible, along with the neon accents. Regardless of the unconventional color treatment, each color is relatively subdued, suggesting a mere echo of each reference.

www.fredperry.com/craig-green

  

SURREALISM IN PHOTOGRAPHY – 1920S – 1980S

Posted on 2024-12-09

Drawn from the gallery’s holdings, this exhibition celebrates the centenary of Surrealism and its broad, historical influence on art. Surrealism revolutionized art and visual culture. Emerging in the aftermath of World War I, Surrealism responded to the disillusionment and trauma of the time, seeking to unlock the unconscious mind and explore alternate realities. Its influence endures, continuing to inspire contemporary artists and their exploration of the subconscious. This curated exhibition brings together works by American, British, Czech, French, Hungarian and Mexican photographers, examining how surrealism has shaped and intersected with artistic traditions over the past century.

Opposite – Oliver Gagliani, White Door, 1973

Exhibition runs through to April 25th, 2025

Robert Koch Gallery
49 Geary Street 5th Floor
San Francisco
CA 94108

kochgallery.com

  

AMEDEO POLAZZO – DIE STRUDLHOFSTIEGE

Posted on 2024-12-09

Herald St is pleased to announce Die Strudlhofstiege, the gallery’s first exhibition with Amedeo Polazzo. Encompassing our Museum St premises, a specially conceived mural cradles a suite of paintings which float in and around it, the fresco secco and canvases in gentle dialogue. Polazzo’s work embodies layers, palpable physically, narratively, and temporally. The tableaux and their painted support capture moments of intimate
personal history, whimsical imaginings, and generic stock imagery, softly connected by subtle links which spark an undercurrent language.
The exhibition takes its title from a 1951 novel by Heimito von Doderer (itself named after a Jugendstil public staircase in Vienna) which is set during a period of political and psychological tumult in 1920s Austria.

Opposite – Einblicke, 2024

Exhibition runs through to March 29th, 2025

Herald St
43 Museum St
WC1A 1LY
London

heraldst.com

  

CARL FRIEDRIK – THE ‘SONDER’ COLLECTION

Posted on 2024-12-09

Carl Friedrik, the London-based luxury travel brand, has launched a new collection of soft leather bags just in time for Spring.

Sonder comprises three styles the brand says were “designed for sartorialists on the move”, including the Ayrton Backpack, Dunloe Briefcase and Granville Weekender, which the brand describes as part of an “initial launch”, perhaps alluding to more to come down the line.

Carefully designed with Carl Friedrik’s signature minimalism, the new bags offer ample storage for a range of travel scenarios: the Ayrton Backpack, a “suave everyday” option, features a simple two pocket solution and fits a 16-inch laptop in its integrated sleeve; the Dunloe Briefcase, made with supple full-grain leather, includes multiple magnetic pockets and an internal zippered pocket, as well as having its own 16-inch laptop section; while the Granville Weekender, the largest of the three, features a generous 33-liters of space that can easilt fit a long weekend’s worth of stuff. All three bags features a built-in “Integrated Smart Holder”, allowing them to be attached to the handle of most cabin luggage.

www.carlfriedrik.com

  

BETTER MAN

Posted on 2024-12-09

Better Man is based on the true story of the meteoric rise, dramatic fall, and remarkable resurgence of British pop superstar Robbie Williams, one of the greatest entertainers of all time. Under the visionary direction of Michael Gracey (The Greatest Showman), the film is uniquely told from Robbie’s perspective, capturing his signature wit and indomitable spirit. It follows Robbie’s journey from childhood, to being the youngest member of chart-topping boyband Take That, through to his unparalleled achievements as a record-breaking solo artist – all the while confronting the challenges that stratospheric fame and success can bring.

In theatres December 26th, 2024

www.bettermanfilm.co.uk

  

FACTORY FLOOR – BETWEEN YOU

Posted on 2024-12-09

London post-industrial techno band Factory Floor make a surprise return after a long absence with a new 12” single entitled Between You. Their debut on Erol Alkan’s Phantasy Sound label continues their rich history with Stephen Morris as drum tracks from Joe Ward were cut at the New Order man’s home studio. In fact, ‘Between You’ bares some resemblance to New Order’s late 80s material, albeit darker, colder, and altogether more rugged. The B side’s extended mix nudges the BPMs a bit higher while adding enough auxiliary percussion and extended synth lines for the floor.

phantasysound.co.uk