http://openmagazine.co.uk/ Open is a beautiful new glossy arts magazine bringing you the best in art, photography, film, music, theatre, dance, television, books, poetry and fashion. Copyright Open Magazine, 2008 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:44:22 +0100 en http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/review/glastonbury-diary.htm Glastonbury , the mother of music festivals, is over for another year. And despite cries of "it’s lost its spirit!"( Jay-Z ) "it’s over! " ( tickets didn’t sell out ) and "it’s too big!” the show went on and many ‘angels of the mud’ have discovered a new band and re-bonded with an old favourite. Open’s reporter Stef Bottinelli was there and reports back on tents, tears and terrifying toddlers. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:39:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/swish-on-water.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:41:35 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/uk-soul-jam.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:41:29 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/nila-raja-at-magic-yams-night.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:41:24 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/death-jazz-at-the-roundhouse.htm Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:41:19 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/review/gustav-klimt-a-different-perspective.htm Since the Art Nouveau revival in the 1960’s Gustav Klimt has become one of our favourite artists. His work has a wide appeal, particularly the pieces from his ‘gold period’ which are easy on the eye, appealing in both imagery and style. His paintings have made record amounts at auction, with the Adele Bloch-Bauer portrait selling for $135 million in 2006. But, there has never been a full exhibition of his work in the UK - until now. Fri, 04 Jul 2008 11:03:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/through-an-exile-lens-thoughts-and-imaginings-of-tibet.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:24:50 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/american-late-independence-day.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:24:46 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/art-of-sound-sound-of-art.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:24:30 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/jake-dinos-chapman-if-hitler-had-been-a-hippy-how-happy-would-we-be.htm Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:24:10 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/words/review/art-in-the-city-london.htm The story is infamous, and one that echoes perpetually across the city. Friends are staying with you at the weekend and they casually fling “seeing some art” into the conversation of plans. You live in the capital but rarely make use of the galleries on offer, so how do you know where to take them to look suitably cultured and knowledgable? Alternatively, you live out of town and want to make the most of a trip to the smoke, where can you go to get the best of the bunch for an art fan? Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:36:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/edinburgh-art.htm With the entire population of Scotland over a million less than that of London, it is not difficult to see why the country is considered rather less of a cultural hub than some of its European counterparts. But, this preconception is a mistake; August sees Scotland’s capital city transformed into a cultural oasis as the largest arts festival in the world rolls into Edinburgh for the 61st annual Fringe Festival. Alongside this hullabaloo runs the Edinburgh Art Festival, bringing together an array of specially commissioned events and exhibitions in a programme of international magnitude. Below are just a few of the must-see galleries in the capital city, to whet your arty appetite. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 14:33:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/jam-the-art-of-branding.htm This is the time of collaboration, not only as we witness the arts genres mashing up and influencing each other, but the media, design, advertising and brands getting in on the act and tearing up the rule-book to make a new creative culture. Design and communications agency JAM ( so-called as their approach to working with brands on idea-creation is collective, like a musician’s jamming session) are a perfect example of this and are, as their website suggests masters at “ The Art of Branding.’ Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:40:01 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/big-screen/movie-of-the-month/dvd-reviews.htm Starting a monthly round up of some recent DVD releases, we take a closer look at a sleeper that became a hit, rediscover a classic British silent film, and welcome a couple of road movies with children. Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:50:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/stereotype-a-typographical-ballet.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:45:47 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/the-smallest-cinema-in-the-world-for-the-wealthy-and-the-good.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:45:41 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/a-stain-upon-the-silence.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:45:37 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/andy-warhols-celebrity-portraits.htm Fri, 27 Jun 2008 19:45:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/words/dylan-thomas-poetry-in-motion.htm Poet and scriptwriter, modernist and romantic, alcoholic and legend, Dylan Thomas continues to excite and inspire in song, film and features years after his death. The Edge of Love ( released nationwide today ) starring Sienna Miller, Keira Knightley and Matthew Rhys raises the question: has the great Dylan Thomas – and poetry – become a commodity, tapping into our desire for epic romance, brooding characters and vintage clothes ( the movie’s official website even has a ‘get the look’ section on how we too can dress like Keira and Sienna, never mind that they were in Wales in the middle of a war.) Can a mainstream film really convey the depth and reality of Thomas’ life and work, and capture the turmoil that took place between the poet, the wife and the lover, and should it even try? Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:41:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/its-all-pollocks.htm What do get if you cross an arty 18-year-old; one of the coolest streets in London and the internet? A load of Pollocks! Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:15:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/new-blood.htm Each year, at around this time, a fresh batch of graphic designers, photographers, illustrators and other creative types emerges young and dazed from arts colleges and universities across the land, and each year the DandAD New Blood show is there waiting for them. In a windowless, hangarlike space in Earls Court, New Blood gathers together the year’s crop, giving those brand new creatives a chance to display their work – and giving the nation’s ad agencies and design studios a chance to snap up raw talent before the competition does. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 22:33:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/review/two-days-in-the-life-the-beatles-exhibition.htm They called it the ‘Mad Day’. In July 1968, the day before The Beatles recorded Hey Jude, Tom Murray criss-crossed Swinging London with them on a photo-shoot. They had to keep moving because if they stopped anywhere too long, fans appeared from nowhere, ready to lynch them with love. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 14:58:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/review/space-now-40th-anniversary-exhibition.htm SPACE (Space, Provision Artistic, Cultural, Educational) is a cultural regeneration agency providing London artists with studio space since its inception in 1968. This year’s SPACE NOW exhibition celebrates the fortieth anniversary of the organisation’s work. Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:49:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/tim-walker-pictures.htm Tim Walker’s show at the Design Museum is a wonderful reminder of pure magic in the creative industries. We are used to the glitz and glamour of fashion, the chic and the glossy domain of the catwalk queens, but the world of Walker is a romantic fantasia; beset with an ethereal magic that sets him apart in the fickle fashion arena. He breathes some welcome fresh air into a world of materialism. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:14:13 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/big-screen/her-name-is-sabine.htm Sandrine Bonnaire is not your typical French actress: after her amazing debut, aged 16, in the controversial To Our Loves by Maurice Pialat, she has starred in numerous alternative classics including Vagabond by Agnes Varda, Mr. Hire by Patrice Leconte and Joan The Maid by Jacques Rivette. She has forged an image of “rebel without a cause” for herself. But tonight at the ICA she shows a kinder and selfless side. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 11:58:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/words/poetry-corner/boy-and-sea.htm Sun, 22 Jun 2008 11:05:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/review/ladies-and-gentlemen-miss-grace-jones.htm Anticipation was sky-high at the Royal Festival Hall to see the icon that is Grace Jones, appearing as part of Massive Attack’s Meltdown. As famed for her bad behaviour and outlandish outfits as for her powerful voice and stunning physique, the audience waited patiently for her invariably striking appearance. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:01:26 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/london-new-york-bristol.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:22:08 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/dan-graham-triangular-pavilion-with-circular-cut-out-variation-h.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:22:03 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/the-house-of-viktor-and-rolfe.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:21:59 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/alexander-heim-at-the-ica.htm Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:21:54 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/review/massive-attack-call-for-action.htm Massive Attack, curators of this year’s Meltdown festival at the Royal Festival Hall, opened with an event that became part concert part political rally. From the support act to the 15 minute standing ovation at the end, this was a very special night indeed. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:18:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/brick-and-lace.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:10:39 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/dirty-bingo-vs-loud-quiet-theoretical-girl-and-the-equations.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:10:32 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/candide.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:10:27 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/massive-attacks-meltdown-festival.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2008 11:10:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/performance/review/dov-and-ali.htm When a young, liberal-minded Jewish teacher and his strong-willed Muslim student lock horns in a discussion over Lord of the Flies they’re in familiar territory. Sat, 14 Jun 2008 19:47:02 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/big-screen/christopher-jaymes-in-memory-of-my-father.htm Christopher Jaymes, the actor in and writer and director of the film In Memory of My Father, currently showing at the ICA, is a funny guy. And despite being a native of LA and , seemingly, a fully paid-up member of the city’s party scene, his movie ( and directing debut ) is a black comedy on the excesses of ego found in his hometown. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 23:47:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/pandemonium-in-the-english-landscape.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:49 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/john-hoyland-major-works-from-1960s-on-show.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:38 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/royal-academy-summer-exhibition-2008.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:32 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/space-now.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/small-screen/review/the-culture-show-new-series.htm The concept of The Culture Show is a laudable one. In the week in which the Reith Lectures are back on Radio 4, it's apt that the BBC's flagship show on the zeitgeist is back on our screens: it's such a shame that the rebirth of what is now an institution has turned out to be a cultural stillborn. Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:06:00 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/late-at-the-library.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:41 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/and-then-he-kissed-her100-years-of-mills-and-boon.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:37 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/michelle-charles.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:32 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/pictures/exhibitions/psycho-buildings.htm Thu, 05 Jun 2008 17:30:26 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/words/review/nick-hornby-slam.htm Sam is in a slam. A full on, face in the wall, bone-breaking smasher and this time its life that has him in Grind City, not his beloved skateboard. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 14:41:19 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/usher-here-i-stand-official-album-launch-party.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 20:30:56 +0100 http://openmagazine.co.uk/sound/events/der-rosenkavalier.htm Fri, 30 May 2008 20:30:52 +0100