19.6.07
14.6.07
A different sort of street art
It's pretty easy to get a bit jaded about publicity stunts, working in Soho. From the incredibly annoying Nokia PR stunt involving a droning idiot, some red ropes and a loud hailer outside our office window, to the short lived Wrangler footprints, it's all much of a muchness to your average Soho cynic.
Then the National Gallery does this:
I was there for the launch, which was held in The Shaston Arms, a pub 'round the corner from work. Bacon butties and coffee at 9.30, plus a viewing of Rubens' Samson and Delilah, up close and personal. Brilliant. At the moment my personal favourite is The Fighting Temeraire in Golden Square.
Much was said at the launch by Charles Saumarez-Smith, director of the National Gallery, about taking art onto the streets, and letting people who wouldn't normally go into the gallery see some amazing paintings. It's also bringing some truly beautiful things into places that can be a little concretey at times - espciallay Ganton Street. Anyway, more at The Grand Tour web site. Enjoy.
Then the National Gallery does this:
I was there for the launch, which was held in The Shaston Arms, a pub 'round the corner from work. Bacon butties and coffee at 9.30, plus a viewing of Rubens' Samson and Delilah, up close and personal. Brilliant. At the moment my personal favourite is The Fighting Temeraire in Golden Square.
Much was said at the launch by Charles Saumarez-Smith, director of the National Gallery, about taking art onto the streets, and letting people who wouldn't normally go into the gallery see some amazing paintings. It's also bringing some truly beautiful things into places that can be a little concretey at times - espciallay Ganton Street. Anyway, more at The Grand Tour web site. Enjoy.
