Arts: Rodchenko and Popova

Defining Constructivism
Tate Modern, London 12 February – 17 May 2009

The Tate Modern explores the work of Aleksandr Mikhailovich Rodchenko (1891 – 1956) a Russian artist, sculptor, photographer and graphic designer, and Lyubov Sergeyevna Popova (1889  –  1924) who was also a Russian avant-garde artist, painter and designer. Through the exhibition Rodchenko and Popova: Defining Constructivism, displayed until 17 May 2009, the Tate documents the two artists’ most influential and integral works, created from 1917 to 1925, which defined Russian Constructivism. 

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Music: The Camden Crawl

Amongst the hundreds of bands playing over last weekend’s Camden Crawl, it’s fairly predictable I didn’t get to have my eyes opened as much as I hoped. Being an anal planner down to the minute if possible, as many bands as I could find out were playing were listened to, judged and noted as to being something to avoid or something to try and make it to. And yet, one of my favourite performances of the weekend was one who wasn’t even on the official schedule, I didn’t even know their name until I asked them. Therefore I am now a believer in what the organisers promote: your new favourite band can be someone you just stumble upon.

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News: Win a pair of tickets to Beach Break

The UK’s only student festival BEACH BREAK is boasting a killer line up from 16-19 June. With a stunning new site and action packed format Fused is giving you the chance to be there. 
Set against a breathtaking ocean backdrop, this year sees heavyweights 
Dizzee RascalThe ZutonsFriendly Fires, Mystery Jets, Ladyhawke and Noisettes take to the main stage.  CONTINUE READING THIS POST >

News: Win VIP Tickets To Monarchy Live

Ragley Hall, the Warwickshire stately home owned by the Marquess and Marchioness of Hertford and SMR Entertainment Ltd are proud to present an exciting, new boutique music festival for this Summer which will take place on Saturday 4th July 2009 at Ragley Hall in Warwickshire.

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Fashion: Lacoste Get Mythological On Footwear

Every company has a thought process beyond their name and logo and Lacoste is no different. After Rene Lacoste was reviewed as fighting like a crocodile in a tennis match in an attempt to win a crocodile skin briefcase in a bet, the nickname stuck, and for over 75 years the crocodile has been the eblem of the company.

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