2012 David Hockney Rare Print, Transport Poster and Royal Academy Books

Two prints and posters we liked by David Hockeny from the past and the current new books from the Royal Academy to accompany the David Hockney exhibition opening at the Royal Academy 21 January until 9 April 2012.

'Sinked' Rare Poster by David Hockney available from

Art Republic £60

David Hockney Poster of Tate from 1998 available from the London Transport Museum £9.95

A Bigger Message Conversations with David Hockney where the artist talks about tress and landscapes is available from the Royal Academy shop. A good article on this book can be found at the Guardian

David Hockney A Bigger Picture Book is avaialable in hardback and paperback from the Royal Accademy.

12 posters have been created for London olympic and paralympic games by a number of leading UK artists, including Tracey Emin, Rachel Whiteread, Howard Hodgkin, Chris Ofili, Bridget Riley, Bob and Roberta Smith.


The posters will form part of the 12-week London 2012 cultural festival that will run concurrently with the Games. The stunning artwork will be displayed in a free exhibition at the Tate Britain next year.

The posters are currently available from the Official London 2012 Olympic website.

Browsing the Southbank Centre Shop and found these two delights

 

Perfect salad or pasta bowl with a difference and possibly a talking point. This Hanging People Bowl is designed by Alice Mara. Available from SouthBank Centre shop £16

 

On colour trend cushion to adorn any sofa or chair in need of some additional style.
Festival Cushion from Mini Moderns From Southbank Centre shop £40

Loving this kitsch Royal Wedding tea towel from the British Museum

Celebrate the Royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton with this ultra-modern tea towel or simply wash up in style. £5.99 from the British Museum Shop

Westminster Abbey Tea Towel Coming to Culture Shops Very Soon

The Royal Wedding a time for celebrating of all things British, Made in England and London. Time to highlight UK designers, textile artists, craft items and so much more.