The Michael Hoppen gallery is delighted to announce an exhibition of work by one of America’s foremost fashion photographers Fernand Fonssagrives.
Once the highest paid photographers in the world, he was ambivalent about the acclaim he received in his chosen field, preferring to remain anonymous. Little was written about him, even at the peak of his success. He was linked to the early ‘Design Laboratory’ classes of Alexey Brodovitch, and was a key member of the close knit group of photographers now celebrated as ‘The New York School.

His most memorable work …

Design Real is the first design-focused show to be presented at the Serpentine and represents the development of the Gallery’s long-standing commitment to design through the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion programme, which celebrates its tenth year in 2010. Design Real is curated by Konstantin Grcic and designed in collaboration with Alex Rich and Jürg Lehni.

Ceramic Art London is now in its sixth year and recognised as the leading international fair for contemporary ceramics, with over 75 ceramic artists displaying a varied selection of exciting and challenging work.

Kensington Gardens will provide the dazzling backdrop to one of the most exciting and glamorous art and antiques fairs ever held in London. Art Antiques London incorporating The International Ceramics Fair & Seminar will be held in a beautiful custom built marquee opposite the Royal Albert Hall and close to the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851.

Taking place at the pinnacle of the summer season and reinforcing London’s place at the heart of the world’s art market, this highly-anticipated event is a must-see for new and veteran collectors …

Accept it : some can not stand Zaha Hadid or Le Corbusier.
Those tradition lovers will have to be in London next june for a great sale bu Bonhams.
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A splendid Ming dynasty jar, a rare survivor from a vanished era of Imperial Chinese prestige, will be offered at Bonhams New Bond Street on 14 May. Created in the reign of the Emperor Jiajing (AD1522-66), and estimated at up to £250,000, it comes from the collection of the Palmer family, of Huntley and Palmer fame, and will be a highlight of London’s Summer Asia Week Chinese art auction sales.

Le Corbusier at the Barbican, from 19 Feb to 24 May 2009
Barbican celebrates Le Corbusier with a host of special events, including concerts, films and talks by acclaimed speakers. The last truly utopian urban planning project in London and greatly inspired by his aesthetic, Barbican presents the perfect backdrop to explore the man and his legacy.