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GAGOSIAN GALLERY
The Gagosian Gallery is a contemporary art gallery owned and directed by Larry Gagosian. The gallery exhibits some of the most influential artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. There are 16 gallery spaces – five in New York City, three in London, two in Paris, and one each in Basel, Beverly Hills, Rome, Athens, Geneva and Hong Kong.o.
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Instagram collector - Michel Cohen
Michel Cohen is the art collector behind @collection_montparnasse, an Instagram account that has attracted over 48K followers. His colorful Instagram profile showcases his contemporary art collection with over 300 paintings and sculptures by various artists, such as KAWS, Mr., Javier Calleja, Rafa Macarrón, as well as contemporary art shows he has visited.
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Kate Gibb x Chemical Brothers
In 1999 Kate Gibb found herself perched on the edge of a sofa at the headquarters of Virgin Records at London’s Portobello Dock. She was there to meet the manager of The Chemical Brothers. Following the breakthrough success of the duo's previous album Dig Your Own Hole (1997), Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons had been busy exploring new electronic styles and collaborating with special guest vocalists. The resulting work was Surrender – a joyous blast of electronica that many critics would later go on to hail as their magnum opus. Virgin Records needed a cover image that could capture the exuberance and energy of the music, and the art director Mark Tappin had thought that Gibb might be a good fit for the project.
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ARTISTS TO WATCH
Harland Miller
Harland Miller is a writer and artist. Born in Yorkshire, England in 1964, he studied at Chelsea School of Art, graduating in 1988 with an MA. Miller published his first novel Slow Down Arthur, Stick to Thirty, published by Fourth Estate, to critical acclaim in 2000.
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JOHN PEDDER
Liverpool-born John Pedder trained as an artist and printmaker in Hull, before moving to Sheffield, where he now lives and works.
Motivated by his innate desire to create, and fascination for imitation, his pared-down works depict the human experience, often with a humorous twist. His prints have an immediacy to them, while his woodblocks retain a sculptural quality borne from the printing process.
HOWARD TANGYE
Howard Tangye (b.1948, Australia) has been an influential force in fashion for decades. Lecturing at London’s Central Saint Martins for 35 years, including 16 years as head of BA Womenswear.
There, he tutored many contemporary greats, including John Galliano, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Wes Gordon, Zac Posen and Hussein Chalayan.
LISELOTTE WATKINS
“We’re all still burning bras in a way, aren’t we?” says Swedish artist Liselotte Watkins with a laugh, phoning in from her Rome-based studio.
Watkins has, since the beginning of her illustrious career (in all of its varying forms), effectively dedicated herself to documenting what she describes as “all the shades of women” in various media. It all began with a 25-year venture as a fashion illustrator.
HIROSHI TANABE
Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Hiroshi Tanabe graduated from Tama Art College with a degree in Graphic Design. In 1990 he went to study at the Accademia Di Brella in Milan and focused on fine art and sculpture. He began focusing on illustration while studying in Italy. His first project was a T-shirt design for a night-club in Milan. Hiroshi's unique and vibrant illustrations mirror the graphic line work of traditional Japanese woodcuts.
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Howard Tangye x Alexander McxQueen
Howard Tangye (b. 1948, Queensland, Australia) lives and works in North London. Tangye is a figurative abstract artist who is best known for his portraits created in a mixture of oils, pastels, water colour, inks and graphite. His works are characterised by fluid lines that suggest movement and depth of character.
Tangye studied BA Fashion and Textiles at Saint Martins School of Art, London followed by a postgraduate in Drawing at Parsons School of Art, New York. Tangye was head of BA Womenswear at Central Saint Martins for seventeen years, artistically inspiring some of the leading names in fashion.
FIDA TALK - HIROSHI TANABE / MARC JACOBS COLLABORATION
MARC JACOBS x TOTE BAGS PROJECT
With its classic silhouette and canvas texture, a tote bag offers a sleek way to carry your essentials – whether you’re headed to the office or to weekend brunch. Our collection of Marc Jacobs tote bags is home to the label’s logo-stamped designs in bold monochrome colourways.
Marc Jacobs is renowned for its quality craftsmanship across its womenswear and accessory collections – and its tote bags are no exception. You’ll find a mix of the label’s totes crafted from premium materials – think smooth leather and canvas textures – in our collection to add a sleek note to your casualwear. The main compartment of the tote offers ample space to store your belongings, while internal zipped pockets add a little extra security for your valuables. At the weekend, pair your tote with straight-leg jeans and a graphic-print tee for a relaxed look.
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The collection of Marc Jacobs totes is home to an assortment of designs. Opt for a bag in classic shades of cream canvas or black leather – or add a playful splash of colour to your outfit with shades of tan and khaki. Double top handles offer easy handheld carry, while totes with cross-body straps make it easy to go hands-free.
HIROSHI TANABE
Born in Kanagawa, Japan, Hiroshi Tanabe graduated from Tama Art College with a degree in Graphic Design. In 1990 he went to study at the Accademia Di Brella in Milan and focused on fine art and sculpture. He began focusing on illustration while studying in Italy. His first project was a T-shirt design for a night-club in Milan. Hiroshi's unique and vibrant illustrations mirror the graphic line work of traditional Japanese woodcuts.
FIDA LIVE x BIG SKY STUDIOS - 09.11-02-2024
BIG SKY STUDIOS AND CREATIVE CAMPUS
Big Sky Studios continually strive to make our studios the best environment for photographers and content creators alike to work in; taking pride in having created a full-service in-house approach from brand and concept development through to equipment, set-build, post production and catering.
Whilst we always aim to provide an efficient service, we place equal importance on maintaining a relaxed and friendly atmosphere whilst constantly evolving in response to industry demand by investing in the latest innovations. Most importantly, we invest in the people within our departments who make up the heart of Big Sky.
FIDA LIVE IN STUDIO 1
Our largest on site, Studio 01 features:
– 16.7m wide infinity cove
– Drive-in access (3m x 4.9m)
– Hair and makeup area
– Styling and dressing room
– Mezzanine dining, lounge & kitchen – VIP mezzanine
MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM
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£19.99
Business
£29.99
Premium
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ARTISTS TO INVEST IN NOW
ARTISTS ON FIRE
Cristina Ban Ban
Cristina BanBan is known for striking portraits of Rubenesque figures. Inspired by Neoclaphysiques, these semi-autobiographical paintings present singular visions of the nude body. BanBan received her BFA in 2010 from the University of Barcelona and has since garnered international acclaim with solo exhibitions in London, Barcelona, Basel, Berlin, and New York City. BanBan works in oils, acrylics, pastels, and charcoal; her models, whose distinctly rounded bodies crowd her canvases, seem to spill from her canvases. Their poses and relationships reflect emotional and psychological states and explore themes related to intimacy, nostalgia, and homesickness.
