EDITOR’S LETTER
Welcome to The Wick
Dear Culturally Curious,
Are you primed for the parade? Arsenal is celebrating its Premier League title with a parade through Islington starting 2pm Sunday. It follows the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday at 5pm. This could be a historic double for the Gunners and Gooners. If in N1, just wear red.
After the reds, come the sequins and halter necks as Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait opens next week at NPG. On the occasion of her 100th birthday, the blockbuster brings together works by Andy Warhol, Pauline Boty, Marlene Dumas and Audrey Flack, alongside over 20 era-defining photographers with poses that span cheesecake to soulful. Once you’ve taken a look there why not head East and catch some brain food at the global festival of business, technology and creativity: SXSW London.
While in the Some Like it Hot zone head on down to Bar Finch: the latest venture by Charles Finch on Cork Street. This is a venue where art, fashion and film world cluster and promises a full-on Cannes gossip exchange. Perhaps we will see the new Robb Report Chief Content Officer, Dylan Jones at an early morning pow wow in his new role.
We are sad to see the close of Tiwani Contemporary London, a rare trailblazer on the gallery circuit… which has previously worked to represent African artists such as Theo Eshetu and Emma Prempeh.
Have a great week, from Katy and the KTW family. For those who can get a reservation see you on the rooftop of St Clement hotel.
Are you primed for the parade? Arsenal is celebrating its Premier League title with a parade through Islington starting 2pm Sunday. It follows the UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain in Budapest on Saturday at 5pm. This could be a historic double for the Gunners and Gooners. If in N1, just wear red.
After the reds, come the sequins and halter necks as Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait opens next week at NPG. On the occasion of her 100th birthday, the blockbuster brings together works by Andy Warhol, Pauline Boty, Marlene Dumas and Audrey Flack, alongside over 20 era-defining photographers with poses that span cheesecake to soulful. Once you’ve taken a look there why not head East and catch some brain food at the global festival of business, technology and creativity: SXSW London.
While in the Some Like it Hot zone head on down to Bar Finch: the latest venture by Charles Finch on Cork Street. This is a venue where art, fashion and film world cluster and promises a full-on Cannes gossip exchange. Perhaps we will see the new Robb Report Chief Content Officer, Dylan Jones at an early morning pow wow in his new role.
We are sad to see the close of Tiwani Contemporary London, a rare trailblazer on the gallery circuit… which has previously worked to represent African artists such as Theo Eshetu and Emma Prempeh.
Have a great week, from Katy and the KTW family. For those who can get a reservation see you on the rooftop of St Clement hotel.
Objects of Desire
Object Sun Holder – Brut Yellow Label by Veuve Clicquot x Yinka Ilori
This week The Wick is dreaming up the ultimate art picnic, beginning with a bottle and holder worthy of the occasion. Veuve Clicquot’s Sun Holder, created in collaboration with British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori, brings a burst of bright optimism to the classic Brut Yellow Label. Inspired by the calabash, a traditional vessel associated with sharing and celebration, this holder is made from upcycled materials using 3D knitting technology, and is printed with Ilori’s joyful hands-embracing-the-sun motif. Sculptural and full of summer spirit, this is the perfect object to turn a picnic into an artful occasion.
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