https://playgroundlondon.co.uk Playground London Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:22:36 +0000 https://playgroundlondon.co.uk en https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Intro Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:19:57 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Intro After closing our physical creative space in Dalston&nbsp;in August 2020, Playground London is intermediately an online event platform. We still aim to help creatives from any field to work, play and showcase. &nbsp; https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Footer-Blue-Archive Mon, 11 Mar 2019 16:32:27 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Footer-Blue-Archive Past events https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Hannah-Cooke-1 Mon, 17 Feb 2020 11:22:36 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Hannah-Cooke-1 Artist Hannah Cooke is breastfeeding her daughter Ada in different exhibition-like settings to confront negative statements about the compatibility of motherhood and art made by Abramović and Emin. <img width="1333" height="1000" width_o="1333" height_o="1000" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/e38ca400afc126156a63a41143628548db1999990bdbf3d5e292f470562495ac/2020_ato_Poster_Web.jpg" data-mid="63298792" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/e38ca400afc126156a63a41143628548db1999990bdbf3d5e292f470562495ac/2020_ato_Poster_Web.jpg" /><img width="2835" height="1890" width_o="2835" height_o="1890" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/67489c69dd209076a635ca087b33a446aa61586a397ee2b750bbccbd2e666078/Ada_vs_Abramovic_HC_01.jpg" data-mid="61277061" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/67489c69dd209076a635ca087b33a446aa61586a397ee2b750bbccbd2e666078/Ada_vs_Abramovic_HC_01.jpg" /><img width="5000" height="3333" width_o="5000" height_o="3333" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ce69d3533525f0b71ca799f58f7014ba88718885c228921ad2fcc8fcc0258ed2/Ada_VS_Emin_Acryl_Fuji_001.jpg" data-mid="61277062" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ce69d3533525f0b71ca799f58f7014ba88718885c228921ad2fcc8fcc0258ed2/Ada_VS_Emin_Acryl_Fuji_001.jpg" /> <img width="3000" height="1997" width_o="3000" height_o="1997" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/08f0c2908884fa3a4159becf49a8c099990f155b4ae7543f99e8c91c11b2f72c/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_0.jpg" data-mid="63292556" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/08f0c2908884fa3a4159becf49a8c099990f155b4ae7543f99e8c91c11b2f72c/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_0.jpg" /><img width="3000" height="2002" width_o="3000" height_o="2002" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10019758209c24c90d67076c07ac1ad496f202e9ee81b31be3efa0b307437d23/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_4.jpg" data-mid="63292559" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/10019758209c24c90d67076c07ac1ad496f202e9ee81b31be3efa0b307437d23/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_4.jpg" /><img width="3000" height="1929" width_o="3000" height_o="1929" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d04296ddee1e802bb33e621991ae417998730ac7ef58b570981095256da089ea/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_2.jpg" data-mid="63292558" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d04296ddee1e802bb33e621991ae417998730ac7ef58b570981095256da089ea/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_2.jpg" /><img width="3000" height="2003" width_o="3000" height_o="2003" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b1f2aed64119b04f0f356537d0299682e2c062da7e7a8e36dfc0f0a8896f143a/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_5.jpg" data-mid="63292560" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b1f2aed64119b04f0f356537d0299682e2c062da7e7a8e36dfc0f0a8896f143a/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_5.jpg" /><img width="3000" height="2131" width_o="3000" height_o="2131" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1faeb90458c8ecbfefc8b9674d2cd481ab834f39eaabce23c61a95631fa5a419/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_6.jpg" data-mid="63292561" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1faeb90458c8ecbfefc8b9674d2cd481ab834f39eaabce23c61a95631fa5a419/20200307_Exhibition_Cooke_playground_london_6.jpg" /> Ada vs. Abramović Ada vs. Emin7th of March 20205pm – 10pm With the slow motion videos on show Cooke sets a positive counter statement to Abramović’s and Emin’s positions about the compatibility of maternity and art. This event is a contribution to International Women’s Day and part of the ‘5 Female Artists, 3 Cities’ exhibition of the online gallery ato.black. QUOTES Tagesspiegel Nov. 2016:“Did you never wanted to have children?” Marina Abramović: “No. Never. I aborted three times because I was convinced that it would be a disaster for my work. We just have a certain amount of energy in our body that I should have shared. In my opinion, that’s why women are not as successful in the art world as men. There are lots of talented women. Why do the men take over the important positions?&nbsp;Quite simply: love, family, children – all a woman does not want to sacrifice.” Tracey Emin: “I don’t think I’d be making work (if I were a mother).’ She admits. ‘I would have been either 100% mother or 100% artist. I’m not flaky and I don’t compromise. Having children and being a mother… It would be a compromise to be an artist at the same time. I know some women can. But that’s not the kind of artist I aspire to be. There are good artists that have children. Of course there are. They are called men. It’s hard for women. It’s really difficult, they are emotionally torn. It’s hard enough for me with my cat.” ABOUT THE ARTIST In a humorous manner Cooke questions well-established power structures and reveals the characteristics of the art world. Her work is research-based, the outcome spans from photography, video, performative and installation elements. hannahcooke.de ABOUT ato.black ato.black is an online art gallery and exhibition platform. Through their online portal they aim to stimulate debates and knowledge exchange between diverse disciplines and specialised fields. Any contributor from the worlds of art and curation, philosophy and the humanities is part the curation of the content. ato.black https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Jar-and-Fern Wed, 27 Nov 2019 12:58:44 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Jar-and-Fern Jar and Fern create handmade, unique and beautiful terrariums.&nbsp; <img width="1000" height="750" width_o="1000" height_o="750" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/edf968ba030a33ae4b99991631834cc0fead0839e47227a9bec551e024354934/Unbenannt-16.jpg" data-mid="55563448" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/edf968ba030a33ae4b99991631834cc0fead0839e47227a9bec551e024354934/Unbenannt-16.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/5aa633f3c3541a30d81bcdc59bf34b50cdf2f610e493a15642d88428e760385d/PG_JF_2.jpg" data-mid="61400772" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/5aa633f3c3541a30d81bcdc59bf34b50cdf2f610e493a15642d88428e760385d/PG_JF_2.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/fdee6fd74e8b1d1ca90aab5b845fd0b00eb4acdeb2f6a4ecabfd3f60196e5ce5/PG_JF_1.jpg" data-mid="61400771" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/fdee6fd74e8b1d1ca90aab5b845fd0b00eb4acdeb2f6a4ecabfd3f60196e5ce5/PG_JF_1.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/47a046383ffe1f3aa8b15c10b48c512ad6b636fa94528b8b1dda5aee1b90d805/PG_JF_3.jpg" data-mid="61400773" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/47a046383ffe1f3aa8b15c10b48c512ad6b636fa94528b8b1dda5aee1b90d805/PG_JF_3.jpg" /><img width="1000" height="751" width_o="1000" height_o="751" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/61389c0a2539c84f621376b3514f861f6a962d8a9185ab665b21df3e840a8b28/4fda0d_8c33842542d34dbdbbe4c8409bd643e0mv2.jpg" data-mid="55563453" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/61389c0a2539c84f621376b3514f861f6a962d8a9185ab665b21df3e840a8b28/4fda0d_8c33842542d34dbdbbe4c8409bd643e0mv2.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/369f7d6b5fde95089317178b29800c77d4a8fb8a5302ff8b22e84be85d1a340b/PG_JF_5.jpg" data-mid="61400775" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/369f7d6b5fde95089317178b29800c77d4a8fb8a5302ff8b22e84be85d1a340b/PG_JF_5.jpg" /><img width="1000" height="750" width_o="1000" height_o="750" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/7a115ebac2e79159f2538141468b2143e78baf0da292b6a01096385d149f1bb2/4fda0d_d2a9b02e888a4e5b9db7d26f594929bdmv2.jpg" data-mid="55563471" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/7a115ebac2e79159f2538141468b2143e78baf0da292b6a01096385d149f1bb2/4fda0d_d2a9b02e888a4e5b9db7d26f594929bdmv2.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/93e7c9e7029e07d32036265a736aba086822e9fbdae6aa0c1c895b098b60e99b/PG_JF_4.jpg" data-mid="61400774" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/93e7c9e7029e07d32036265a736aba086822e9fbdae6aa0c1c895b098b60e99b/PG_JF_4.jpg" /> Terrarium Workshopwith Jar and Fern16th of February 2020 Learn the history of Terrariums, how to care for them and the ideal plants to fill them with. You will be provided with everything you need to create your own little ecosystem. Jar and Fern will have a range of plants for you to choose from as well as a large sealable glass jar. They will guide you through creating your own terrarium which will be all yours to take home at the end of the session. This is a great individual or group experience for anyone who wants to learn some new indoor gardening skills. You will leave with a care guide for your terrarium as well as all you need to know about how to make more terrariums as we know they can be quite addictive!ABOUT THE MAKERS Will and Madeleine set up Jar and Fern in December 2015 out of a love of all things green and planty. Madeleine has a background in floristry and environmental work and they are both trained in floral techniques and are still constant students in all things botanical. Will and Madeleine believe there is nothing better than watching your own creation flourish and grow. They love teaching guests how to create their own little gardens in a jar and meeting fellow plant lovers. https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Mindful-Mending Wed, 27 Nov 2019 13:08:08 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Mindful-Mending Textile repairer Molly Martin hosted a day of slow stitching and mindful clothing repair. <img width="1000" height="750" width_o="1000" height_o="750" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b9469d4446967eed5fc1e418bf9175574e4bc95fe79005ccbbb12a4efa30f0d7/WORKSHOP-Molly-Martin-Poster.jpg" data-mid="55563870" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b9469d4446967eed5fc1e418bf9175574e4bc95fe79005ccbbb12a4efa30f0d7/WORKSHOP-Molly-Martin-Poster.jpg" /><img width="1000" height="750" width_o="1000" height_o="750" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b97a1293e10d6b43d4cdebae7df434d08b55a7d26645ab5231abc8dbee3d4c88/IMG_7844.jpg" data-mid="55563871" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b97a1293e10d6b43d4cdebae7df434d08b55a7d26645ab5231abc8dbee3d4c88/IMG_7844.jpg" /><img width="4890" height="3260" width_o="4890" height_o="3260" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/2b6f511cb4e2ec7f2fad0875169454984a03bcb448f007bb0373fb86a53ea804/MM_PG_2.jpg" data-mid="60939091" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/2b6f511cb4e2ec7f2fad0875169454984a03bcb448f007bb0373fb86a53ea804/MM_PG_2.jpg" /><img width="4439" height="2959" width_o="4439" height_o="2959" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ab8640473ddfe94e9c9c91b240c7f2f4c1508d534cea56c0b003aa56f6737277/MM_PG_10.jpg" data-mid="60939137" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ab8640473ddfe94e9c9c91b240c7f2f4c1508d534cea56c0b003aa56f6737277/MM_PG_10.jpg" /><img width="4333" height="2888" width_o="4333" height_o="2888" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a8719ad4af2072e1ba07203351f913111ba8f09ac241099054a81e863bf3db94/MM_PG_3.jpg" data-mid="60939300" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a8719ad4af2072e1ba07203351f913111ba8f09ac241099054a81e863bf3db94/MM_PG_3.jpg" /><img width="3756" height="2504" width_o="3756" height_o="2504" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0f82d4d18ce4094a0118105e53f76b8c4d1f5820ba6b911b631913fa2cbe01d6/MM_PG_8.jpg" data-mid="60939463" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0f82d4d18ce4094a0118105e53f76b8c4d1f5820ba6b911b631913fa2cbe01d6/MM_PG_8.jpg" /> Mindful Mending with Molly Martin18th/19th of January 2020In this workshop most beloved and broken garments were repaired using traditional hand sewing and patching techniques, inspired by Japanese boro repair. During the class Molly shared her extensive knowledge on the history of repair and discuss the mindful and meditative aspects derived from these ancient practices. Each participant had a small linen patch to work on first as a sample to then move on to the garments that they had brought along. All participants learned the skills you need to repair and restore your most treasured textiles and enjoy them for many more years to come. Taking these useful and mindful skills home with them forever. "Nothing is finished, nothing is perfect and nothing lasts" - A Japanese proverb ABOUT THE MAKER Molly Martin works as a professional textile repairer, specialising in delicate fabric restoration and Japanese boro repair. She has taught numerous workshops on the art of mending throughout the UK, working closely with slow fashion brands such as egg and Toast. Molly hopes to encourage more people to mend their clothes in an attempt to make a small difference in the ever wasteful fast fashion industry. She says that ‘mending can be a tonic; igniting a mindful appreciation of being in the moment. She believes that mending by hand encourages us to slow down and by doing so, the process can help us to reconnect to ourselves and the clothes that we wear. https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Smack-Tacos Fri, 26 Jul 2019 08:26:53 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Smack-Tacos Smack Tacos is a new Pop-Up in London. Their concept is simple, but effective. <img width="1111" height="833" width_o="1111" height_o="833" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/dfdfc37d340f783680c83aa7a953d88bbb66b8d6d28f608ac87dc5b64e8a5c86/2019_PG_SmackTacos_Tbn_final.jpg" data-mid="47429964" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/dfdfc37d340f783680c83aa7a953d88bbb66b8d6d28f608ac87dc5b64e8a5c86/2019_PG_SmackTacos_Tbn_final.jpg" /><img width="1030" height="687" width_o="1030" height_o="687" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/10c1a2d12a06182f31a5ebd90c8257785069baf4ecafeda91227972f238dd7e4/Smack_web1.jpg" data-mid="47417036" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/10c1a2d12a06182f31a5ebd90c8257785069baf4ecafeda91227972f238dd7e4/Smack_web1.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1828" width_o="2560" height_o="1828" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/f0626175cc82f5d1b3a6b4038e06d3fb6d5e0468270d202a2ffea8259c9115bc/2019_PG_SmackTacos_TacMan.jpg" data-mid="47417581" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/f0626175cc82f5d1b3a6b4038e06d3fb6d5e0468270d202a2ffea8259c9115bc/2019_PG_SmackTacos_TacMan.jpg" /><img width="2464" height="1848" width_o="2464" height_o="1848" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3db683e9c7da21e9f144f496654868eedd8aaa85387bacb1b04b36efd1b6ad78/Smack_web4_2.jpg" data-mid="47417035" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3db683e9c7da21e9f144f496654868eedd8aaa85387bacb1b04b36efd1b6ad78/Smack_web4_2.jpg" /><img width="1198" height="898" width_o="1198" height_o="898" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/ff01a115e2262c48709a424817767bd82f036ad139f567e472e49f71a255c4cf/ST_1.jpg" data-mid="47417038" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/ff01a115e2262c48709a424817767bd82f036ad139f567e472e49f71a255c4cf/ST_1.jpg" /> POP UP Smack Tacos ongoing Smack Tacos is a Pop-Up concept from&nbsp;London. The concept is simple – you buy an art print and get free tacos on top. The Pop-Up’s mascot TAC MAN is based on the iconic Mexican Taco. At each of their regular Pop-Ups at Playground London Smack Tacos collaborates with a different street artist who produces their own interpretation of the mascot. Those personal takes can then be purchased on the day and a free taco on the go. In the past the following artists have been featured: @ebz_agg @skwaamslefthand @haruki.design @simplesoulart@maikokoart @samsoul.35 @jkingtheartist@joshuaob.art @jmsmith_art@erikaivanova For more updates follow Smack Tacos on Instagram @smacktacos https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Untold-Stories Fri, 05 Apr 2019 16:32:05 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Untold-Stories The content of a bedroom studio migrated into the informal setting of Playground London.&nbsp; <img width="1067" height="800" width_o="1067" height_o="800" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d58e95906141d5ab6dece6e416d8a874131d2a814af7afb4a6664bc2cd3d1497/2019_PG_Ioana_Poster_Invitation_shaddow.jpg" data-mid="39334902" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d58e95906141d5ab6dece6e416d8a874131d2a814af7afb4a6664bc2cd3d1497/2019_PG_Ioana_Poster_Invitation_shaddow.jpg" /><img width="2420" height="1613" width_o="2420" height_o="1613" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/9d29c945d4084bf0e00e5e85b65cd0f6ae34bf5763c6c6c3d6a709312b385070/IMG_1162_3.jpg" data-mid="41151021" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/9d29c945d4084bf0e00e5e85b65cd0f6ae34bf5763c6c6c3d6a709312b385070/IMG_1162_3.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/4a5b460b802938290d490c6b66382c6723ba5a1c4bda6e9f74951da66d92cba7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0004_3-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" data-mid="41775470" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/4a5b460b802938290d490c6b66382c6723ba5a1c4bda6e9f74951da66d92cba7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0004_3-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/c0602ec94047c68c41fe0936e264c8b5db7c778773eeec47dd9b3cf8f136f4dc/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0005_-TAIS-SIROTE-13.jpg" data-mid="41775509" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/c0602ec94047c68c41fe0936e264c8b5db7c778773eeec47dd9b3cf8f136f4dc/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0005_-TAIS-SIROTE-13.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/aabe7a8e0028201c9e688a82c23015b27d8d2cf1bd2a9541d8650f5757a2a380/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0003_4-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" data-mid="41775627" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/aabe7a8e0028201c9e688a82c23015b27d8d2cf1bd2a9541d8650f5757a2a380/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0003_4-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/320232d951efe5980e0f30185b22c53a4180b55237a96e30f8108734d2919cc7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0002_6-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" data-mid="41775935" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/320232d951efe5980e0f30185b22c53a4180b55237a96e30f8108734d2919cc7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0002_6-CORNELIA-GAIE.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/03e86240d8176d3e7dd2b18ddf796ae1df0203d2f2bc7b34cc1f25f3ddbe0621/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0006_-TAIS-SIROTE-2.jpg" data-mid="41776074" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/03e86240d8176d3e7dd2b18ddf796ae1df0203d2f2bc7b34cc1f25f3ddbe0621/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0006_-TAIS-SIROTE-2.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bd3917952e3997ee35e14582b2f61ad7a0109ea1634666f95e2ca68162d4abb7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0000_-TAIS-SIROTE-15.jpg" data-mid="41776243" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bd3917952e3997ee35e14582b2f61ad7a0109ea1634666f95e2ca68162d4abb7/2019_PG_Ioana_web_0000_-TAIS-SIROTE-15.jpg" /> EXHIBITION Untold Stories, Marks On Paper — Ioana Lupascu 27 of April&nbsp; Workshop 14.00–16.00 Preview18.30 Untold stories – Marks on Paper by Ionana Lupascu is a coming out exhibition. The content of a bedroom studio migrates into the informal setting of Playground London. Methodically covering the walls of the gallery from top to bottom with sketches, drawings and photo documentation, these so far ‘Untold stories’ are an intimate portrait of Lupascu’s fondness for visual composition. Referencing movements from gaga dancing and contact improvisation, strokes, drips and colors find their place as marks on paper. Outside the grid of instagram, she would like to invite you to a one night pop-up exhibition exploring abstractions as forms of release and contemplation. About Ioana Lupascu is a London based artist working across art, architecture and design. She is curious about the relationship between the built environment and human interaction. Her primary means of understanding urban spaces has been through a 35mm film camera, followed by a degree in architecture, and most recently, through creative movement. Alongside design, production, painting and photography, Ioana runs speed dating nights, mentors young people, and travels to far flung places. Her current work spans a diversity of media but always seeks to translate places of togetherness into objects, installations and exhibitions.ioana-lupascu.com Download Press Relase Photos by Cornelia Gaie,&nbsp;Tais Sirole, the artist and Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/3-30-Three-Series Wed, 13 Mar 2019 11:47:49 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/3-30-Three-Series 3:30. THREE SERIES. 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Three series. Thirty works. — Javi Cazenave25th–30th of March&nbsp; “3:30. Three Series, Thirty Works” is an exploration about spatial geometry, colour and repetition. The geometric references are the common denominator within the series, establishing a constrained environment that contrast with the spontaneous and almost accidental use of the colour celebrating the negation of rules. Each series (Realisation, Freedom, Calm), composed by ten unique hand finished monoprints, read as an evolving interaction journey between the geometries and the colour. AboutJavi Cazenave (Hav) works across art, architecture and design. His artistic practice focuses on the interconnection between architecture and visual arts, ranging between painting, collage and printmaking. Heavily influenced by graffiti, fashion design, ephemeral architecture installations and obsessed about materiality and texture, Cazenave’s work explores the relationship between spatial experiences in architecture and their graphic representation. Javi has also taken part in various experimental projects, founding Plonk Collective, which is a multidisciplinary platform created to develop projects based on spatial experimentation. Download Press Relase https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Japanese-Grandma-s Thu, 07 Mar 2019 16:20:02 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/Japanese-Grandma-s Furuki Yo-Kimono and Bungu Store, two of London market traders from Japan both have very much love and respect for authentic Japanese handwork. <img width="2445" height="1834" width_o="2445" height_o="1834" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d6fb7ef08207669b60785b8504e128fd52908649e1a96f0de8e2fd1771be4329/Kimono_Plakat_web.jpg" data-mid="37075694" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d6fb7ef08207669b60785b8504e128fd52908649e1a96f0de8e2fd1771be4329/Kimono_Plakat_web.jpg" /><img width="5029" height="3353" width_o="5029" height_o="3353" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/216628e3dfc194cba909d1896e5531bd42a61c6462485f1a11439e2c4d03126a/JGCPU_1.jpg" data-mid="37075696" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/216628e3dfc194cba909d1896e5531bd42a61c6462485f1a11439e2c4d03126a/JGCPU_1.jpg" /><img width="5209" height="3472" width_o="5209" height_o="3472" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/0ee2c3a3ff1a65cd2a757c79504a1dada6b28c64a4ec99bbecdec66a2eb01f0c/JGCPU_2.jpg" data-mid="37075699" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/0ee2c3a3ff1a65cd2a757c79504a1dada6b28c64a4ec99bbecdec66a2eb01f0c/JGCPU_2.jpg" /><img width="4891" height="3260" width_o="4891" height_o="3260" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/a2da30144ebadd2533499e6bb267789595f2c35f17df633ecfc85ffe0d9004d5/JGCPU_5.jpg" data-mid="37075698" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/a2da30144ebadd2533499e6bb267789595f2c35f17df633ecfc85ffe0d9004d5/JGCPU_5.jpg" /><img width="5095" height="3397" width_o="5095" height_o="3397" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/59b5ef69bffb15db80c9223a4cba4e534acee5727baaec9348cfafb52d2b9d2f/JGCPU_4.jpg" data-mid="37075697" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/59b5ef69bffb15db80c9223a4cba4e534acee5727baaec9348cfafb52d2b9d2f/JGCPU_4.jpg" /><img width="2703" height="2098" width_o="2703" height_o="2098" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/311e821a02af025e1131e2549950c2686f72e3c7e328e70211bd1d3e0cc99886/IMG_3030_3.jpg" data-mid="41164462" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/311e821a02af025e1131e2549950c2686f72e3c7e328e70211bd1d3e0cc99886/IMG_3030_3.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1706" width_o="2560" height_o="1706" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/d222c96d719a6d4a73bdced4376561c16ca7a1d7c0fc3d3654cc052b0978b0ea/2019_Ouka_1.jpg" data-mid="41164206" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/d222c96d719a6d4a73bdced4376561c16ca7a1d7c0fc3d3654cc052b0978b0ea/2019_Ouka_1.jpg" /><img width="3096" height="2322" width_o="3096" height_o="2322" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/3f19ab914aabfcc521c8b2f59eabb7e704e92bffdf63b9b9ed6f3f0412e815f9/IMG_2917_2.jpg" data-mid="41164284" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/3f19ab914aabfcc521c8b2f59eabb7e704e92bffdf63b9b9ed6f3f0412e815f9/IMG_2917_2.jpg" /> POP UP Japanese Grandma's — Bungu Store +Furuki Yo-Kimono 21th — 23th December 2018Furuki Yo-Kimono and Bungu Store, two of London market traders from Japan both have very much love and respect for authentic Japanese handwork. They were presenting a 3 day pop-up just before Christmas! You could find a variety of goods inspired by Japanese grandmas’ closet &amp; drawers, and grandpas’ old workshop... About Furuki Yo-Kimono Vintage Japanese kimono dealer Sonoe Sugawara handpicks circa 1920-60‘s pre &amp; post war / art-deco period kimono, folk &amp; workwear and textiles. She has become a source for Western kimono lovers including designers of some of the world’s leading fashion brands and film industries. On occasion her stall is in the Spitalfields antique market on Thursdays.&nbsp; furukiyokimono.com @furukiyokimonovintage Bungu Store Japanese Artist Ouka Ueno has honed her expertise in using and sourcing Japanese art materials and tools for many years. After her passion for Folk Arts and Folk Tales dragged her into the MINGEI (Japanese Folk Art) world, she started to collect items which have more cultural and traditional meaning directly from artisans and introduced them to her London stall in Broadway Market every Saturday.bungustore.com @bungustore https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/DisPLAY-II-Jewellery-Accessories Tue, 12 Mar 2019 13:23:10 +0000 Playground London https://playgroundlondon.co.uk/DisPLAY-II-Jewellery-Accessories DisPLAY is a pop-up concept by Bine Roth and Rahel Pfrommer featuring work from new and independent designers, makers and sculptores.  <img width="2560" height="1700" width_o="2560" height_o="1700" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/bde9ddefcb3c23810d950fd31e141ff7f0165f7b97119081e2b960ed9b98eda2/DisPLAY-Front.jpg" data-mid="37428587" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/bde9ddefcb3c23810d950fd31e141ff7f0165f7b97119081e2b960ed9b98eda2/DisPLAY-Front.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1770" width_o="2560" height_o="1770" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/1d77e6fe40c0da8ca5417072cfef24d5cefbc89beaa3d85158bdf8419382b1ae/DisPLAY-work2.jpg" data-mid="37428589" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/1d77e6fe40c0da8ca5417072cfef24d5cefbc89beaa3d85158bdf8419382b1ae/DisPLAY-work2.jpg" /><img width="2649" height="1896" width_o="2649" height_o="1896" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/b0995b604a701f8a26d3b0d5b0e8c32c1f7290079e4cdd53bca725e391a7337a/DisPLAY-zoom.jpg" data-mid="37428590" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/b0995b604a701f8a26d3b0d5b0e8c32c1f7290079e4cdd53bca725e391a7337a/DisPLAY-zoom.jpg" /><img width="2560" height="1770" width_o="2560" height_o="1770" data-src="https://freight.cargo.site/t/original/i/67fa763af3073db799d293b4e73fa614a8d89cf5f3a7c08b112bceb0a18f91fd/DisPLAY-Overview.jpg" data-mid="37428588" border="0" src="https://freight.cargo.site/w/1000/i/67fa763af3073db799d293b4e73fa614a8d89cf5f3a7c08b112bceb0a18f91fd/DisPLAY-Overview.jpg" />POP UP DisPLAY II — Jewellery &amp; Accessories7th – 8th December 201815th December 2018Playground London featured some young independent designers for a Christmas Pop-up on 8th and 15th December. Opening with designers present and refreshments provided will be Fri 7th December from 6pm onwards. At DisPLAY visitors have the chance to see and buy work from new multiple designers, makers and sculptures – a not-to-be-missed and unique opportunity to buy a gift for friends, family and yourself this Christmas season. Download Press Relase About Giulia Manzoniis an Italian graduated Mosaicist from the Mosaic School of Spilimbergo (Italy) where she gained a complete mosaic education spanning from history and design to fabrication and installa tion. Besides her restoration work i.e. at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum, she also works on bespoke mosaic products.&nbsp; manzonigiulia.comEmmely Elgersmais a sculptor, ceramist and painter. She exhibited in this years Royal Academy 250th Summer Show and at the Art Car Boot Fair. She works mostly with unconventional materials like paper mache, reflecting her subjective vision and how it stands in the universal framework. Her works seems absolutely serious and utterly unserious at the same time. Sabine Rothworks with human’s perception in her jewellery. The designs are characterised by a combination of strong shapes combined with a serene lightness of movable chains which allow the designs to dance on the body. Innovative and daring, timeless and traditional sometimes understated sometimes extravagant. binerothjewellery.com Stephanie Kahnauand her Munich based label with the same name creates clothes and jewellery designs impressing with puristic and reduced shapes. They are all refined by textile finishing processes, such as silkscreening, digital printing or dyeworks. Results are individually hand-printed unicums which have their focus on the material and textile techniques.stephaniekahnau.de Rahel Pfrommerdesigns delicate sophisticated jewellery pieces. Minimal and classic silhouettes surprise with sophisticated details – timeless jewellery with a love to detail and a modern twist.rahelpfrommer.de Unit Labbased in Peckham, South-East London, designer duo Cindy Strobach and Mike Vanis make products that take science out of the lab and bring it into people’s daily routines. They work with UK producers and sustainable materials to create curious products that become alive in your home. They are inspired by science and the natural world and make playful products that tickle your imagination.unitlab.co