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Monthly Archives: May 2012
Venice Twinned with Newham: Andy Lawson
Andy Lawson teaches Fine Art at The Cass, LondonMet. His exhibition at Commercial Road Library, Venice Twinned with Newham, presents his matched photographs from this improbable pairing of locations. Lawson observes a strict set of self-imposed rules. … Continue reading
Silk
We have a display of Library materials on the theme of silk at Commercial Road Library. Ranging from The Silk Book, 1951 to Wroughte in gold and silk : preserving the art of historic tapestries, 2009. Books on both the … Continue reading
Posted in Exhibitions, Library books, Library Collections
Tagged "interior design", books, materials, textiles
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Trial of MaterialsConneXion
Trial ends 1st June MaterialConnexion is currently offering a trial at LondonMet.The database is designed to find innovative materials for architects, designers, craftspeople and artists. Your feedback to the Library is welcome, especially any comparison to Materio, our current … Continue reading
Search for articles with Academic Search Complete
Give your written work the edge, use Academic Search Complete to find full-text scholarly articles on your subject. If it is the images that interest you, tick the image quick view box and all the search results will show thumbnail … Continue reading
Posted in Journals, Library e-resources
Tagged art, articles, design, e-resources, journals
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New Book: Layered Textiles
Layered Textiles: New Surfaces with Heat Tools, Machine and Hand Stitch, Kim Thittichai Cutting-edge art textile ideas and layering techniques from the author of Hot Textiles. Kim Thittichai illustrates how to amalgamate unusual or extreme materials such as paper, wire … Continue reading
10 things every graduate should do
a-n online magazine aims to stimulate and support contemporary visual arts practice. The May 2012 edition offers a degree show flip-book guide listing 10 things to kick-start your artistic career after graduation. The guide includes interviews with artists who recount … Continue reading
Posted in Journals, Library e-resources
Tagged art, careers, e-resources, jobs, journals, opportunities
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JSTOR for e-journal articles
JSTOR offers access to a huge range of journals, selected monographs and primary source material. It might not be the first place you would think of looking for articles and images related to architecture, art, design and crafts but these … Continue reading
Posted in Databases, Library e-resources
Tagged architecture, art, crafts, design, e-resources, journals
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Nexis: reviews & articles
If you are searching for a newspaper review or article about an artist, designer, building or exhibition use the Nexis UK database. The initial reactions of critics and contemporaries to creative output could provide valuable material for your dissertation. The … Continue reading
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Tagged architecture, art, e-resources, newspapers
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New book – Interior design:a critical introduction
Interior design : a critical introduction by Clive Edwards Covering both recent theoretical concepts and the practice of interior design this new publication is available from Commercial Road Library There is a preview available on the catalogue. This is a … Continue reading
Posted in Library books
Tagged "interior design", "spatial design", architecture, books
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Helen Britton jewellery at Brick Lane
I visited Helen Britton’s exhibition ‘Industrial 2′ at Galerie SO, Brick Lane (until 10th June 2012) Steelworks in the jeweller’s home town have inspired the forms and finishes of the exquisitely constructed pieces. The work will be inspiring for jewellers, … Continue reading
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Tagged crafts, design, exhibitions, jewellery
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