Summer is in the air!

12 July 2013

Not much happening on my side now as I am slowing down for the summer but before I stop completely I head to Heather K’s Masterpiece, there is always time to take in some art!


Summer is in the air!
I love the Wim Delvoye concrete mixer.
Summer is in the air!
Such a contrast to Alex da Cunha’s version now installed outside the Monsoon Collection. The question is which one for our collection, hmmmmm?
Summer is in the air!
Great photo shot of Amanda going for the Trekkie love - all you Vulcans out there eat your heart out.
Summer is in the air!
Berry Patten opens in Invites at Zabludowicz collection. I like her work and I loved her take on art.
Summer is in the air!
Eddie Peake, Berry Patten, Lora Hristrova and Hannah Perry
Summer is in the air!
Then once we had the all clear by our wonderful friendly police control…
Summer is in the air!
the drinks were out and Sam Taylor Wood art bar sprung into life for the University of the Arts London where were out in full force.
Summer is in the air!
UAL alumni Laura Buckley and Mark Titchner reminisce about the good old days back in college.
Summer is in the air!
Head of Post Grads at Chelsea Brian Chalky hanging out with 1964 alumni Nancy Foots and her lovely sister – both not looking a day older than a day older.
Summer is in the air!
And before I head off to Finland for the summer I have time to acquire for the collection a most beautiful Matthew Weir from Alison Jacques.
Summer is in the air!
Then I head off to the South of France and Eminville for some fun in the sun. It is Tracey’s big birthday. The evening starts with the church choir singing her favourite hymns.
Summer is in the air!
Photographer Richard Young and his muse.
Summer is in the air!
Followed by some very meaningful speeches. All Tracey's friends are very real just like her. Jay Jopling spoke about the first time they met and the three letters he received a few weeks later telling him about her life.
Summer is in the air!
A very proud Jay, Rachel Lehman and Lorcan O’Neill were taking it all in. What a special evening.
Summer is in the air!
Back in London I headed to Mustufa Hulusi’s studio where I viewed his new Ceramic works which are very interesting.
Summer is in the air!
Then our book launch where Mustafa and Lizzie are relaxing in the evening sun - a rare thing in London.
Summer is in the air!
Tiffany arrived at last back in the UK.
Summer is in the air!
It was my goodbye to Ellen who has worked for the Collection for six years. A cocktail was created for the evening in Ellen’s honour.
Summer is in the air!
It was a very sad, moving and hard to say goodbye but it was amazing to be celebrating all that she has achieved. I will miss her but she assured me she will be around and there will be many interesting projects in the future.
Summer is in the air!
Then we head to Denmark, Copenhagen where we are welcomed by David Risley.
Summer is in the air!
We manage to aquire an awesomePer Kirkeby painting for the collection.
Summer is in the air!
After visiting his cool gallery we head to Gallery Bo Bjerggaard - with their toilet designed by Johnathan Meese modelled by Tiffany.
Summer is in the air!
When I return back to London it will be MIMS is the word. Watch this space...