Legends: The Getty Images Gallery Collection

Marlon Brando by Murray Garrett, 1954

This great exhibition has a wonderful collection of images from the silver screen, of Hollywood movie stars, sporting heroes and music legends - think Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner, Muhammed Ali, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando and Sean Connery.

The images tell on and off screen stories giving a glimpse into the lives of these huge stars at the peak of their careers. The collection includes photos by Murray Garrett, Michael Ochs and Bert Hardy - it's "a celebration of the press photographer".

Legends: The Getty Image Gallery Collection is currently running at Crane Kalman until 3 May, so not long left to get down there and take a look!

Image copyright Getty Image Gallery.

Le Corbusier at the Barbican

I've posted about his over on our sister blog, but it's definitely worthy of a double post. Le Corbusier (1887-1965) is my favourite architect ever, his buildings are stunning and still look modern, even though the one above was completed in 1931.

"His architecture and radical ideas for reinventing modern living, from private villas to large scale social housing to utopian urban plans, still resonate today".


Le Corbusier: The Art of Architecture is running at the Barbican Art Gallery until 24 May 2009 - it's a must-see and I can't wait to get down there and see it!

If you can't visit the exhibition there is more information about the life and work of this great architect here and here.

Images copyright Barbican Art Gallery.

Wren Photography

Wren Photography sent us some of their work last week and I couldn't wait to share it. These dance, movement images are fantastic - I love the lighting and the contrast of the brick backdrop. In fact I think it's the lighting on all these images that really makes them stand out.

Wren wants to, “make pictures that intrigue and capture my viewer’s attention. I want them to make a connection. Second guess, think, and construct their own stories within the ingredients I give them. This is what sums up the aim and ideas behind the images I produce".


Check out the rest of Wren's portfolio here.

Images copyright Wren Photography.

New work from Nirrimi Joy Hakanson

More great images from young Australian photographer, Nirrimi Joy Hakanson.

Nirrimi caused quite a stir last year when her photography appeared on many blogs (including ours) and people realised that this was the work of a 15 year old girl.

Well now she's 16 and her work is just getting stronger and stronger - check out all her new images here.

All images copyright Nirrimi Joy Hakanson.

Rob Clarke's Dogs

These "pesky mutts" as Rob calls them are some of his latest works. I absolutely love this Italian Greyhound - it's facial expression and it's ears are wonderful. The collection includes coloured drawings and varnished acrylics, all original one-off pieces, signed and dated.

They'll be available from Elphick's and Frank in the next couple of weeks, but here's a little sneak preview...







Check out Rob's bird works here.

Images copyright Robert Clarke.

Alex Hornsby

Freelance illustrator and designer Alex Hornsby lives in a thatched cottage in the middle of nowhere creating his masterpieces.


His illustration style ranges from fun and retro to modern and bold, whilst the paper-cut style typography and the print processes he uses add a warm, friendly feel making his work versatile and easily adapted for commercial application...

Recent clients include H&M, Paperchase and Substance Skateboards!


Checkout more of Alex's work, thoughts and ideas here.

Images copyright Alex Hornsby.

Robert Clarke

These gorgeous little fellows are the wonderful work of artist Robert Clarke.

Clarke studied at Central St Martins in the early 80's and throughout his varied career of being a lecturer, art director, curator and interior design consultant, he has always found pleasure painting birds.

These days he gets to paint and draw birds fulltime. The drawings (above) are A4 and the paintings (below) are 10 x 8" varnished acrylics with the bird sounds also incorporated into the layout. I love them all, but the Bullfinch is definitely my favourite!


Hopefully we'll be stocking some of these cheeky chappies when the online store opens (which won't be long now!), but in the meantime they can be bought from Elphicks and FRANK.

Images copyright Robert Clarke.