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SUMMARY:Pioneers of Graphic Design: Mucha\, Teige\, Sutnar\, and Šašek
DESCRIPTION:The history of both Czech and global graphic design would be incomplete without the groundbreaking contributions of Czech artists whose work transcended borders and shaped visual culture worldwide. This event explores the lasting impact of Alphonse Mucha\, Karel Teige\, Ladislav Sutnar\, and Miroslav Šašek—visionaries whose innovations continue to inspire designers today. \n\nMucha\, the pre-eminent exponent of Art Nouveau\, revolutionized visual culture in Belle Époque Paris with his iconic theatre and advertising posters\, laying the foundation for modern graphic design\, whileTeige\, a key figure of the European avant-garde\, redefined book design through bold typography and geometric compositions. Sutnar pioneered modern information design\, creating user-friendly communication systems that remain relevant today\, and Šašek’s beloved This is… series of illustrated city guides reshaped how generations of children experienced the world. \nCurator Tomoko Sato (Mucha Foundation)\, Peter Zusi (The Integrity of the Avant-Garde\, Karel Teige and the Biography of an Ambition\, Legenda 2024)\,Adrian Shaughnessy (graphic designer and RCA senior lecturer)\, and Lukáš Novotný (designer and illustrator) will shed light on how these Czech designers helped shape modern visual culture through a series of illustrated presentations\, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A. \nTomoko Sato has been curator of the Mucha Foundation since 2007\, overseeing its exhibition and research programs. Formerly curator at the Barbican Art Gallery (Barbican Centre)\, London\, she has curated a wide range of exhibitions examin- ing the art\, architecture\, design\, and photography of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries\, with a long-standing interest in the artistic and cul- tural cross-fertilization between East and West. Her publications include Japan and Britain: An Aesthetic Dialogue\, 1850–1930 (Lund Humphries\, 1991)\, The Wilde Years: Oscar Wilde and the Art of His Time (Philip Wilson\, 2000)\, Mucha (Taschen\, 2015)\, Alphonse Mucha Photographs (Mucha Foundation Publishing\, 2018)\, and Le Pater: Le Grand Oeuvre d’Alphonse Mucha (Édition de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais\, 2023). \nPeter Zusi is Associate Professor of Czech and Comparative Literature at the UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies\, where he also serves as Vice Dean for Research in the Faculty of Arts & Humanities. Peter’s research spans various disciplines\, including Czech and German literature and culture from the 18th through 21st centuries\, Central European intellectual history\, Czechoslovak film and photography\, Slovak literature\, theory of literary and visual avant-gardes and modernism\, philosophy of history\, Critical Theory\, and the intersection of literature and architecture. He is also the author of the recently published The Integrity of the Avant-Garde: Karel Teige and the Biography of an Ambition (Cambridge\, England: Legenda\, 2024). \nAdrian Shaughnessy is a graphic designer\, writer\, educator and publisher. A senior lecturer at the RCA\, he also works as an independent design consultant. His book How to Be a Graphic Designer Without Losing Your Soul has sold 80\,000 copies and been translated into multiple languages. He is a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale and a regular contributor to leading design journals. He co-founded Unit Editions\, publishing acclaimed design books\, and has authored monographs on Herb Lubalin\, Ken Garland\, Paula Scher\, Vaughan Oliver\, FHK Henrion and Lance Wyman. \nLukáš Novotný is an illustrator\, graphic designer and author. His background is in the world of civil engineering and architecture\, and most of his illustrations and design work relates to architecture and cities. His latest book\, Modern New York\, won 2024 Communication Arts Awards while his first book\, Modern London\, was shortlisted for the British Book Design Awards. His work was featured on BBC Radio London\, TimeOut London\, Czech Television\, Londonist\, Grand Designs magazine\, Outsider and more. \n\nAdmission: £5 (+ Eventbrite fee)\nBOOK NOW\n\nThis is an accompanying event to Identity – The Story of Czech Graphic Design exhibition at the Vitrínka Gallery and Bouda Gallery\, Czech Centre London\, running from 28 February till 30 June 2025
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/pioneers-of-graphic-design-mucha-teige-sutnar-and-sasek/
LOCATION:Czech Embassy London\, 26-30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W84QY
CATEGORIES:Arts,Design,Events in London,Illustration
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing Creative Social - Automatism of Ithell Colquhoun (from £5)
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the first major exhibition of visionary artist Ithell Colquhoun that is currently on show at Tate Modern\, this is part 1 of our Ithell Colquhoun inspired series – and the theme is ‘Automatic Drawing and the Psychic Trace’. \n  \nAs a surrealist\, Colquhoun used automatism to bypass the conscious mind. Some prompts of purely automatic drawing techniques—eyes closed\, non-dominant hand\, continuous line and beyond —will be prepared to get everyone out of their logical brain to explore this creative process together. \n  \nThe goal isn’t an accurate drawing but a raw\, honest response to the moment\, capturing primal energy and subconscious impressions. The overarching focus would be The Magical Body: Drawing the Unseen; let’s approach the model not just as a physical form\, but as a vessel of psychic\, natural\, and magical energy. Let’s draw what is felt and intuited\, not just what is seen. \n  \nI hope you will be “freed” from your current drawing styles and success formula after this session\, just like how I felt after visiting the exhibition. \n  \nImage Credit: Ithell Colquhoun\, Gorgon (1946). Private Collection © Spire Healthcare\, © Noise Abatement Society\, © Samaritans \n  \nOur popular life drawing sessions have different themes every month. Please check https://www.instagram.com/earlymasterworks/ and https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks for details. \n  \nCome draw with us in your favourite spacious\, modern Firepit art gallery\, conveniently accessible by tube\, bus\, river boat\, cable car\, and more. We create a welcoming and warm environment for all backgrounds\, demographics\, and skill levels at this creative social life drawing event to meet\, drink\, draw\, and create! We do not instruct; instead\, we invite participants to share. We believe that art connects people\, and interactions improve creativity! \n  \nDate: 31 July\, 2025 (Thursday) \nTime: 7 – 9pm \nLocation: Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC10 Cutter Lane No.2 Greenwich Peninsula London SE10 0XX \nRundown: \nDoors open: 6.45pm \nLife drawing: 7 to 8:30pm (mix of short and long poses\, with short break) \nDoor close: 9pm \nHouse Rules: \n\nNO REFUNDS – Due to the amount of time and effort invested in event planning\, we are unable to give refunds for this event.\nBook ASAP – Tickets are usually sold out before the event\, so please book online for you and your friends in advance.\nSome basic drawing materials and paper will be available for free but if you wish to bring your own sketchbooks and materials please do!. Drawing boards\, small tables and cosy sofa seats are all provided on a first come-first served basis.\nDiscrimination and bullying in any form will not be tolerated at our events.\nThe full price ticket includes one drink (a small glass of wine or a bottle of beer); more beverages and snacks can be purchased at the in-house bar\, which we highly recommend you try!\nThis is a 18+ event. We operate a challenge 25 policy at the bar\, so please bring ID with you.\nPhotography and Filming take place during workshops and gallery opening times. Please let us know if you do not want to be on film. All material captured is used for either our social media or future promotion.\n\nStay in Touch: \n\nBirthday = FREE\, get registered here ==> https://subscribepage.io/EarlyMasterworks\nJoin Whatsapp Group for London Creatives ==> https://chat.whatsapp.com/F9xkOv2GA7mDzlnl4KBcXY\nSpy our IG account: https://www.instagram.com/earlymasterworks/\nOther FAQs: https://linktr.ee/earlymasterworks\nEmail us to learn about corporate/group discount.\n\nEarly Masterworks – Living Room for London Creatives \nGet Creative\, Drink\, Draw & Social: Contact Us for Event Collab (Art Exhibitions\, Fundraising\, Corporate\, Private)
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/life-drawing-creative-social-automatism-of-ithell-colquhoun-from-5/
LOCATION:Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC\, 10 Cutter Lane No.2 London SE10 0XX\, Firepit Art Gallery and Studios CIC\, 10 Cutter Lane No.2\, London\, SE10 0XX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community Events,Events in London,Illustration,Mental Health,Visual Arts,Workshops
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