Set amongst one of my favourite housing estates in London – the Brunswick, Renoir cinema shows art-house films in it’s two small but comfortable screens. I come here at least twice a month, and always on my own.
After 8 years as senior designer at acclaimed agency Graphic Thought Facility. Stefi Orazi founded the Stefi Orazi Studio in 2006. Based in East London, the focus of her work is mainly in print and exhibition graphics.
The warehouse in Stockwell has an extensive range of papers and boards, the perfect place to source the ideal surface for drawing or printing. Knowledgeable and helpful staff make John Purcell’s the best place to stock up on art papers in London.
Coming here as a child and even now the collection is utterly astounding I can spend hours in the fossel and mineral room. Plus the architecture of the building is completely unique and breath taking.
The Roundhouse was built as a steam-engine repair shed in 1846, and then became a warehouse before falling into disuse for 25 years and reopening as a performing arts venue in 1964 hosting acts like Jimi Hendrix, The Doors and Pink Floyd. It was redeveloped between 2004-2006 and is one of my favourite music venues in London; it’s a beautiful building, has a great sound and isn’t too huge so feels fairly intimate. Some highlights for me this year were The Flaming Lips, David Byrne & St.Vincent and the Timepiece installation by Conrad Shawcross.