All articles by Jmitchell
Jmitchell
Saint Martins students design ‘toilet of the future’
Competition initiated by Dyno-Rod and judged by Wayne Hemingway finds a toilet concept that’s all about wellbeing
Philip Pullman finds treasure in a new book of Soviet illustration
Children of the Soviet Union had a marvellous treasure trove of illustrated books at their disposal, a wonderful collection of modern art and expressive design that somehow made it past the censorious eye of the authorities. Author Philip Pullman dips into a new book that has brought many of the best examples together, and is swept away by the experience
Adaptation Lab explores the impact of technology on architecture
A week-long series of events explores the emerging negotiations between technology and architectural design
Celebrating bicycle design at the Design Museum Holon
A new exhibition of 100 bikes charts the development of this simple, brilliant piece of design
Golden Boys: the art of Elmgreen & Dragset
Preferring to see themselves as artworld outsiders, Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset began their collaboration in 1995 by subverting the idea of the white cube. Having recently done the same for the bellicose statues in Trafalgar Square they are now taking on the V&A and its collection, through the medium of a fictional architect’s apartment
Dolls’ house by Zaha Hadid fetches £14,000 at charity auction
Diminutive buildings by some of the UK’s best architects and artists raise £86,900 for disabled children
Noma Bar: Cut the Conflict
Israeli-born graphic artist focuses on war in his latest exhibition, which opens later this month at the Rook & Raven Gallery in London
Event: Concrete Day
Blueprint is the media partner for a day of concrete that includes a tour of the soon-to-be redeveloped Wallis, Gilbert & Partners Vinyl Factory (EMI pressed there for many years), a talk by William Hall author of Concrete (Phaidon) and a debate on whether concrete has had its day. Heritage consultant Tim Murphy offers a potted history of the site.
Not What, But How: creating socially sustainable architecture
A new exhibition at the Architectural Association showcases the achievements of WORKSHOP architecture.
‘And Then This’ at the Roca London Gallery
A new exhibition of glass and ceramic art and design work by graduates of the RCA goes on show at the Roca London Gallery later this month