Wednesday, October 31, 2007

London Daily Photo: Congestion


London Daily Photo: Congestion
Photography by
BlasFamous © 2007
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Shepard Fairey at StolenSpace

Shepard Fairey
NINETEENEIGHTYFOURIA
2nd – 25th November 2007


Photography by Chris Osburn © 2007

His work, a mixture of parody and protest, serves to subvert the very medium to which it attaches itself. Wall paper posters adorn advertising billboards that in his own words ‘market nothingness’ while large scale posters with the simple one word message ‘obey’ stir the bewildered masses. His unique use of stencils, collage, photography and painting have led to collaborations with among others, DJ Shadow, Interpol, Smashing Pumpkins and more recently the poster art for the Johnny Cash biopic, ‘Walk the Line’.

StolenSpace Gallery
Dray Walk
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
United Kingdom
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Sa - Sun 10:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Single Travel Fares Across London Public Transport

Mayor freezes single travel fares
The Mayor of London has announced a freeze on all single fares across the city's public transport system.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 30 October 2007, 13:12 GMT

Critics say the freeze will make little difference because of above-inflation prices hikes over the past three years ... Travellers paying for an Oystercard peak single fare will continue to pay 90p, while the single cash fare is frozen at £2.

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here for complete article.


Photography courtesy of Kasper Weibel's photostream on Flickr.

Matthew Small Solo Show at Leonard Street Gallery

This England
A Solo Show by Matt Small
November 9-30


Leonard Street Gallery
73 A Leonard Street
London
EC2A 4QS
Tel: + 44 (0)207 033 99 77
Fax: + 44 (0) 207 6130591
www.tlsg.co.uk
info@tlsg.co.uk

London Daily Photo: Pearly Whites
























London Daily Photo: Pearly Whites
Photography by
Emiana © 2007
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Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Spicy Food Plus

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.









What's for Lunch? Spicy Food Plus

by Chris Osburn
Londonist
October 30, 2007

Spicy Food Plus, a rather nondescript hole-in-the-wall about halfway between Victoria Station and Pimlico Station, is (in the words of at least one well travelled London foodie) home of “the best naan” outside of India.

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here for complete review.

Monday, October 29, 2007

London Daily Photo: Frankenstein


London Daily Photo: Frankenstein
Photography by
Emiana © 2007
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Sunday, October 28, 2007

London Daily Photo: Ghost of South Bank




London Daily Photo: Ghost of South Bank
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Saturday, October 27, 2007

London Daily Photo: Scary


London Daily Photo: Scary
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Friday, October 26, 2007

London Lost and Found: Sketch


London Daily Photo: Primed and Ready for Halloween


London Daily Photo: Primed and Ready for Halloween
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Thursday, October 25, 2007

Much Ado about Hot Dogs

Who knew Londonist readers would get so up in arms about a mildly approving review of a hot dog vendor? Clearly, not me. Anyway, I got an education on the palette and concerns of at least a few Londoners with my last What's for Lunch? restaurant review. Check out these comments posted in response to my review of a hot dog vendor outside the British Museum:

Boo!

These guys are a smelly menace.

Oh god no!! The hot dogs that these people sell are, I swear, made out of stray cat meat and wallpaper paste.

... the most disgusting food in London.

that is insane... is this April 1st?


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here for the original What's for Lunch? Hot Dog Stand outside the British Museum post.

London Daily Photo: Blockhead Zombie


London Daily Photo: Blockhead Zombie
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Londonist Turns Three - You're Invited

I've been writing for Londonist since May. I love it. Before that, I was a real fan of the site. I still find it an invaluable London resource. Well, this invaluable resource will be celebrating its third birthday party and are throwing a "massive party" to celebrate.

The party starts this Thursday (the 25th) at 6.30pm at ...

Grafton Arms (upstairs bar and beer terrace)
72 Grafton Way
Fitzrovia W1T 5DU









As with other Londonist events, there's no need to RSVP. More details
here.

London Daily Photo: Patchwork Pirate
























London Daily Photo: Patchwork Pirate
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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New York Graffiti Artist SEEN at Stolenspace

Seen
Sign of the Times
26th October – 18th November









Click here to visit the HOOKED blog for more details about the exhibition.

StolenSpace Gallery
Dray Walk
Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane
London E1 6QL
United Kingdom

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Nearest Tube: Liverpool Street or Aldgate East

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Open: Tue - Friday 11:00am - 9:00pm
Sa - Sun 10:00am - 6:30pm

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

London Daily Photo: Happy Haloween Mo'Fo!


London Daily Photo: Happy Haloween Mo'Fo!
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Hot Dog Stand outside the British Museum

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Hot Dog Stand outside the British Museum
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
October 23, 2007










Haut cuisine it’s not, but what’s more indulgent than a hot dog every once in awhile? And, at £2.50 for a “jumbo” hot dog, who can’t afford to indulge every now and then?

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here for complete review.

Monday, October 22, 2007

London Daily Photo: Ghost Trucker of Farringdon Road


London Daily Photo: Ghost Trucker of Farringdon Road
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Sunday, October 21, 2007

Strychnin Gallery Opening in London

Kings and Queens and Childhood Dreams
Opening Night: October 26th
7pm - 11pm


Strychnin Gallery's new London location
65 Hanbury Street right off Brick Lane E1 5JP

With 50 international artists ... meet and greet with some of the artists!!!!

Beth Robinson, Madeline von Foerster, John Santerineross, Francois Escalmel, Kevin Titzer, Scott Radke, Ansgar Noeth, Dan Quintana, Virginie Ropars, Chris Sickels, Christopher Owen, Lisa Mei Ling Fong, David Stoupakis, Angie Mason, Christina Graf, David Hochbaum, Claudia Drake, Daniel Van Nes, Raf Veulemans, Richard Kirk, Tim Roosen, Lori Field, Chet Zar, Ver Mar, Kristen Ferrell, Catalina Estrada, Alexander Sterzel, Sylvia Beeman, Wayne Martin Belger Chris von Steiner, Brian Horton, Matthew Bone, Natalie Shau, Danielle De Picciotto, Gothic Hangman, Jason Jacenko, Manuel Cortez, Elmer Presslee, Marc Janssens, Lesley Reppeteaux, Scott Holloway, Viktor Koen, Maria d'Agostino, Miraschi, Chantal Menard, Seymour, Kukula, Mimi S., Bijou, Diva, Laurie Lipton


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London Daily Photo: Printers Devil


London Daily Photo: Printers Devil
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Saturday, October 20, 2007

London Daily Photo: Scarecrow of Columbia Road


London Daily Photo: Scarecrow of Columbia Road
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Dan Witz Street Art Signs in East London

Happy Halloween from Dan Witz (31DoHM07)
by Chris Osburn
Tiki Chris
Saturday, October 20, 2007


Trick or treat? When ...
Dan Witz is around the answer is both! Mr Witz zipped through London recently and was kind enough to let this humble blogger tag along as he left his mark around Brick Lane.

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here for complete post (and more photos).

Friday, October 19, 2007

London Daily Photo: Couldn't Find her Broom?


London Daily Photo: Couldn't Find her Broom?
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Werewolves of London - Warren Zevon

London in Song and Video ...

Great song, great lyrics, great performance, silly gentleman werewolf on the prowl footage.


Thursday, October 18, 2007

London Daily Photo: Black Cat


London Daily Photo: Black Cat
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Wednesday, October 17, 2007

London Daily Photo: When a Black Cat Crosses Your Path


London Daily Photo: When a Black Cat Crosses Your Path
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007

Londonist asks "What’s for Lunch?" Hummus Bros

Here's another What's for Lunch? post for Londonist. Stayed tuned for subsequent instalments on Tuesdays around noon.

What's for Lunch? Hummus Bros
by Chris Osburn
Londonist
October 16, 2007











We say the Hummus Brothers' offerings are ho-hum at best and must advise that if you absolutely must eat here, to steer well clear of the chunky beef topping.


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here for complete review

London Daily Photo: Eyes in the Back of My Van


London Daily Photo: Eyes in the Back of My Van
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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New Pool for Hillingdon, West London

New Olympic-sized pool for London
The new pool will include a movable floorWest London is to get its first Olympic-sized swimming pool for more than 40 years.
BBC News
Last Updated: Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 09:05 GMT 10:05 UK

Hillingdon Council has approved plans for a new £22m sports and leisure complex which will include a 50m pool and an athletics stadium.

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here for complete article.

Monday, October 15, 2007

London Daily Photo: Wash Me


London Daily Photo: Wash Me
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Photos from the Opening of The Future Can Wait

Photos from the opening of The Future Can Wait exhibition at the Atlantis Gallery (Old Truman Brewery), featuring works by the following artists ...

JENNIFER ALLEN, DYLAN ATKINS, EMMA BENNETT, KIERA BENNETT, LOUISE CAMRASS, JULIANA CERQUEIRA-LEITE, SIMON CUNNINGHAM, GORDON CHEUNG, CHRISTOPHER DAVIES, TESSA FARMER, NADINE FEINSON, BETTINA GRAF, TOM HACKNEY, DAVID HANCOCK, MATTHEW HOULDING, SAM JACKSON, CHIA-EN JAO, JAMES JESSOP, KOUNOSUKE KAWAKAMI, CATHY LOMAX, ROBIN MASON, RUI MATSUNAGA, SARAH MCGINITY, HUGH MENDES, ALEXIS MILNE, RICHARD MOON, ALEX GENE MORRISON, RIE NAKAJIMA, GAVIN NOLAN, MARGARET O'BRIEN, TIM PARR, JAIME PITARCH, EMMA PUNTIS, HARRY PYE, MIHO SATO, DOMINIC SHEPHERD, JOHN STARK, ERIK TIDEMANN, GAVIN TREMLETT, WILL TUCK, JAMES UNSWORTH, STELLA VINE, and HANNAH WOOLL



Click here
for more opening shots at the TikiChris photostream on Flickr.

Sunday, October 14, 2007

London Daily Photo: Metal Box


London Daily Photo: Metal Box
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Saturday, October 13, 2007

London Daily Photo: Gargoyle
























London Daily Photo: Gargoyle
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Friday, October 12, 2007

Photos from the Bridge Art Fair (London)

Photos taken on the 11th of October at the 2007 Bridge Art Fair in London. Click on the images for larger versions.















Work by Salustaino, SPUR Projects, Portola Valley, CA














Works by
Clinton Fein, Self Represented















Works by h. ollary. b,
Lovewood Gallery, Antwerp, Belgium















"Positive Tone", by Yoshihiko Satoh, Röentgenwerke, Tokyo
















"Floppy Dog" by Silia Ka Tung, Self Represented



















Work by Chet Zar, Strychnin Gallery, Berlin, London, NY














"Ghost Culkin - Big Tree" by Yashshi Ebihara, Wada Fine Arts, Tokyo

















Work by Grégoire Dalle, Galerie 13 Sévigné, Paris











"The Baby Grand Piano" by Cynthia Karalla, Cynthia Corbett Gallery, London ,UK

The Great Tranny Robbery

Transsexual robber is sentenced
BBC News, UK - 12 October, 2007
Chloe Bradley raided a Texaco garage in New Malden, south-west London, brandishing a knife and stole cash. At Kingston Crown Court, Bradley, 23, ...

Two-year sentence for transsexual robber
Wimbledon Guardian, UK - 12 October, 2007
Chloe Bradley, 23, a pre-operation male to female transsexual, twice held up the Texaco garage in Kingston Road in December last year. Bradley, who has had ...

Transsexual robber wore knickers disguise
Metro, UK - 12 October, 2007
Chloe Bradley, 23, who is undergoing a male to female sex change, jumped over the counter of a Texaco garage brandishing a knife and stole cash from the ...

London Daily Photo: Flat Rat


London Daily Photo: Flat Rat
Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007
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Thursday, October 11, 2007

Frieze Art Fair: Chapman Brothers Signing Money

Jake and Dinos Chapman signing money at the 10 October preview of the 2007 Frieze Art Fair.


Photography by Chris Osburn © 2007

Frieze Art Fair: Honeysuckle Rose/Uwe Henneken

Photos taken at the 10 October preview of the 2007 Frieze Art Fair of "Honeysuckle Rose" by Uwe Henneken, represented by Andrew Kres Gallery. Click on the images for larger versions. More photo posts from the fair to follow soon.


Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007

Frieze Art Fair: Works by Raymond Pettibon

Photos taken at the 10 October preview of the 2007 Frieze Art Fair of exhibited works by Raymond Pettibon, represented by Regen Projects. Click on the images for larger versions. More photo posts from the fair to follow soon.
















Photography by
Chris Osburn © 2007