Making Africa @ CCCB Barcelona

Making Africa @ CCCB Barcelona

Running until late August, the Centre of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (Centre de Cultura Contemporània de Barcelona – CCCB) hosts Making Africa, one of the most extensive collections of Contemporary African design ever, in an impeccably curated exhibition. A diverse range of creative fields are on offer including object and furniture design, graphic arts, illustration, fashion, architecture, … Continue reading “Making Africa @ CCCB Barcelona”

Paola Delfin – Raices (Roots) @ Montana Gallery Barcelona

Paola Delfin – Raices (Roots) @ Montana Gallery Barcelona

Barcelona is a cultural hub of Western Europe. A city renowned for creativity in every form; architecture, cuisine, art, design and music. So with a city of such artistic distinction, it’s hardly surprising that it is also home to one of the most respected names in hardware –  Montana Colours – and its associated gallery space … Continue reading “Paola Delfin – Raices (Roots) @ Montana Gallery Barcelona”

Street art tour of east London – part 1

Street art tour of east London – part 1

Last week I found myself with a spare hour or so while down in London, so armed with a bottle of Scotland’s finest hangover cure, and embracing a refreshing but biting morning wind, I took myself on a mini tour of some of Shoreditch’s best street art spots. Scrutton Street… Starting and finishing at Scrutton Street, I wandered my … Continue reading “Street art tour of east London – part 1”

Rolling back the blogyears – a year of blogging in Edinburgh

Rolling back the blogyears – a year of blogging in Edinburgh

I’m bucking the trend. It’s a month past the start of the new year and those lists of “best [insert topic] of 2015” have dried up. Until now! The blogging year now runs from the start of February until the end of Januray, to coincide with the UK Blog Award nominations. So with a another … Continue reading “Rolling back the blogyears – a year of blogging in Edinburgh”