The Bookseller has announced that British imprint Constable is to publish my book Malcolm McLaren: The Biography.
‘Ultimate internationalist, cultural provocateur…’ Constable to publish my book Malcolm McLaren: The Biography
Five extraordinary pieces: Barney Bubbles furniture designs come to light
// 5 x Barney Bubbles designs, 1981/2. Photo above: Nina Sologubenko//
Last week I had an exciting encounter with the rare and adventurous furniture designs produced by the late graphics master Barney Bubbles in the early 80s.
Derek Boshier: Inside The Mind Of A Pop Artist at Charing X Hospital
A selection of works by Derek Boshier in the collection of the Imperial College Healthcare Charity go on display this week.
That’ll Be The Day: How Ringo ended up in a Teddy Girl’s drape jacket from Let It Rock
In the autumn of 1972 the small King’s Road boutique Let It Rock, which had been open for less than a year, received a fillip when the owners Malcolm McLaren and Vivienne Westwood were asked to contribute costumes to the production of 50s Britrock movie That’ll Be The Day.
Ben Kelly aka The Photo Kid outside Sex, 430 King’s Road, World’s End, 1975
I’m featuring this image of designer Ben Kelly in his persona of The Photo Kid in my presentation about the design history of 430 at the symposium Dead Or Alive: Popular Culture & The Interior, which takes place today at London’s ICA.
Granny Takes A Trip + Mr Freedom boots: Were they originally owned by Elton?
//The four pairs of boots are classic examples of early 70s rock n roll style//
These rare and unusual boots are thought to have once belonged to Elton John; the current owner was told this when he acquired them.
Back in Duke Street: Derek Boshier at Robert Fraser Gallery 1965 + Whitford Art Gallery 2015
Thanks to Pace London for providing scans of the showcard for Derek Boshier’s spring 1965 exhibition at Robert Fraser Gallery in Mayfair’s Duke Street.
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