LIGHTS OF SOHO ART EXHIBITION

 

A FANTASTIC EXHIBITION AT LIGHTS OF SOHO IN BREWER ST SOHO

FEATURING ART CREATED BY DALLAS N ANGEL

                                  DNA Factory 

Dallas n Angel and friend in front of their art piece Appropriation Culture

Dallas N Angel can be found at www.thednafactory.com

Two AK47’s in a neon lit steel cage

My friend Peter inspecting one of the art pieces on show

and yes I was there too , deep in the basement

Albrighton United Football Club winning the JW Hunt Cup

 

Albrighton United JW.Hunt cup winners 66 /68

The JW Hunt Cup is an annual charity football competition for teams based in the West Midlands area of England.It was started in 1926 and I believe there are pictures of this at Molineux.

Albrighton won the JW Hunt Cup in 1965/66 beating Oxley and 1967/68 beating Northicote Old Boys.
( stats from www.simplesite.com/jwhuntcup 

I’m not sure which year this is from but they have clearly just won the cup and look very happy about it.

My Dad the late Keith Harrison ( Charley) is in the front row far right, next to him is Brian Grateley. I don’t know who the other players are but I would be interested to know if anyone recognises anyone.

My Dad played for Albrighton for many years in the 1960’s having had a trial for Aston Villa in 1956. These are cherished memories of my Dad and my mother played a big part too , she used to wash the kit for the entire football team, I can still remember it hanging on our washing line in the garden.

Photo shows Albrighton United 

with my Dad Keith Harrison ( front row -far right)

Robert Mapplethorpe

Robert Mapplethorpe 1988

              born November 4, 1946 – died March 9, 1989

On March 9 1989 I arrived at work in the London studio where I was an assistant to an advertising photographer and my boss walked in and announced Robert Mapplethorpe had died. Mapplethorpe was one of the most talked about photographer /artist/ image creators of his generation and his photography prints were achieving record amounts in the New York sale rooms.

There was no internet in 1989, so news travelled slowly through people who worked in the business and news stories in London about him were rare and so one hung on to every last word you heard. He was an inspiration to me and so when I travelled to New York later that year to work on a photo shoot, top of my list was to go check out Bond St to see where his studio had been. My career in photography was just beginning while Mapplethorpe’s life had just ended, cut tragically short by Hiv / Aids at only 42 years.

Patti Smith by Mapplethorpe 

His work divided opinion and caused huge controversy, particularly when his exhibitions came to town. 30 years on from his death I still find his images enduring and I wonder how he would have taken to the digital process we now use to create images. He was a true original who as Patti Smith later said – ‘ Made no apology for his work’. You can read more about him through his foundation which has raised millions of dollars for research into HIV / AIDS and continued to promote photography as an art form.

 click here for Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation

Calla Lily; Robert Mapplethorpe negative 1988; print 1990; Gelatin silver print.

Brexit Chaos

#Brexitchaos #TheresaMay 

Plan c, Lets scare the shit out of them!

Theresa May is doing what Tony Blair did in 2003 , she’s taking us to the precipice of a momentous decision and then asking us to back her and if we don’t on our heads be it

She’s trying to manipulate the electorate and it will surely backfire on her

I can’t be the only one to see through it!

Craft Beer World

Craft Beer World is the must-have companion for anyone who appreciates decent beer. The last few years have seen an explosion in the popularity of craft beers across the globe, with excellent new brews being produced everywhere from Copenhagen to Colorado, Amsterdam to Auckland. With more amazing beers available than ever before, it's hard to know which ones to choose. That's where Craft Beer World comes in. Gathering together over 300 of the most innovative and tastiest beers you need to try, and divided into 50 different categories, you will find the best of the best each style has to offer. 

Every category comes with an explanation of the key characteristics of the style - whether it's an American IPA bursting with citrusy C-hops or an Imperial Stout full of dark roasted malts - along with an example of a classic brew and a selection of cutting edge versions that are certain to become instant favourites. So whether you're looking for bitter beers or balanced flavours, a hit of hops or a hint of coffee, the reviews will point you in the right direction to find the perfect beer to suit your tastebuds. Also included throughout the book are interesting nuggets of beer information, covering everything from the catalyst that has caused the astonishing growth in craft beer through to matching beer with food and how to serve your drinks.

Hard Cover £14.88   buy it here 

Black Friday Shopping What is it ? When is it?

Stuck for ideas for your special gift this Christmas?

John Lewis has the answer- read on 

Black Friday incites many reactions. Some people love it, some hate it, but one thing’s for sure. It definitely puts the “shopping” in shopping season.

So where did this shopping holiday tradition come from? The term “Black Friday”dates back to the 1960s and got its name from the traditional way stores used to track profit. Accounting records were kept by hand and red ink traditionally indicated a loss, while black meant the store had turned a profit, hence the name “Black Friday.”

Though the name may have been coined in the 60s, it turns out Black Friday has been an unofficial holiday since as far back as 1924, during the start of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, and has been celebrated by savvy shoppers ever since.

So how can Black Friday make your life a little easier when it comes to choosing that ideal gift for a loved one or best friend.

Here are a few ideas we have put together for you, so you too can make the most of the holiday festivities without getting too stressed out.

Something Special For 'Her' this Christmas. 

Guys are you struggling to buy for the girl who has everything? 

How about a classic leather handbag?

You can't go wrong with one of these, it will always fit and will never go out of style. 

click on the bags for some great deals 

Black Friday 100 Deals

Black Friday Deals at Chain Reaction Cycles 

Click on poster below