Collect 2009

The Satchi Gallery, London is hosting the 2009 Collect International Art Fair featuring contemporary objects. It is running between 15th & 17th May, tickets are available on the Crafts Council website.

'White Pot' by Christian Burchard as represented by Sarah Myerscough Fine Art.

Deluge centrepiece by Miriam Hanid as represented by Bishopsland Education Trust.

Collection of glass vessels by the artist Steffen Dam as represented at Collect by Joanna Bird Pottery.

Silversmith Yuki Ferdinandsen's work as represented by Galleri Montan.

The Decorative Antiques & Textiles Fair

We are heading over to Battersea Park for the Spring Fair. One of the exhibitors there will be Sean Berg Ltd, having visited their website we are looking forward to seeing the collection they are bringing with them. Below are a selection of our favourite seating pieces found on their website.

Pink upholstered armchair with metal frame by Schirolli Mantova circa 1970's

Oak bench with black laminate table surface, attributed to Marcel Gascoin circa 1950's

Angular armchair veneered in dyed blue parchment with cream alcatara upholstery circa 1930's

Patinated Wrought Iron Uplighter with a Hand Finished Metal Shade by designer Majorelle circa 1930's

Patinated and gilded standing lamps with later card shades by designer Stilnovo circa 1958

Iconic Jean Prouve piece with oak veneered top and black painted base

Stella McCartney

This crystal horse chandelier named Lucky Spot was created by Stella McCartney and exhibited at Belsay Castle in Northumberland in 2004. It has now returned to stay and we hope to have the opportunity to visit the chandelier in the Castle's Great Hall.

Summer's approaching...

With all the good weather we have been enjoying this week it's got Concept thinking about the summer ahead. We came across this Krug Pinel & Pinel picnic trunk.....Pinel and Pinel's website has many fascinating trunk designs, but this one is perfect for those picnic days, it holds everything you can think of, it even comes complete with a bottle of Krug champagne!

Light drifts in....

These lighting ideas from Karen Miller at Devon Driftwood Designs caught our eye this week.

A sphere floor lamp sculpted from driftwood casts shards of light and emits a wonderful glow.

This bleached driftwood candlestick displays innovative use of natural materials, and wouldn't be out of place in a gothic setting.

Beaux Arts Bath

We have been invited to a private viewing of the new exhibition at Beaux Arts Bath featuring Nicola Bealing, her 'Owl With Stolen Rose' oil painting will be on display, along with 'Bubbles'. Jane Muir will be exhibiting her ceramics.

Tate Modern

Details of the Tate Modern extension designed by Herzog and de Meuron have appeared on the Tate Modern website recently. Whilst what's inside the building often causes debate, this new extension, radically different from the existing building, will probably also cause a stir.

The Bath Comedy Festival

The Bath Comedy Festival begins today! Being based in Bath, we are proud to be on the doorstep of this new event and wish everyone participating the best of luck!