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Gendering the gaze

August 24, 2010
By Gareth
Gendering the gaze

There’s been a lot of activity recently in the OCA photography students’ flickr group under the heading ‘Male Domination of Photography‘ Questions being asked about why so many big name photographers are male, the make up of OCA students and tutors. Of course the representation of women has long been a subject of interest,...
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New Designers in the making

July 14, 2010
By Jane
New Designers in the making

The Business Design Centre in Islington is a great venue for designers to show their flair, with 65,000 square feet, a graceful iron arch originally designed as the Royal Agricultural Hall, opened in 1862. Now a thriving conference centre, the venue has, for the last couple of weeks, been jammed with creative young people,...
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Volcanic ash inspires artists

April 16, 2010
By Jane

Following the recent Icelandic volcanic eruption and the cloud that has descended upon us, the New York Times ran a piece on 15 April, by Simon Winchester, reflecting on the 1883 volcanic explosion and its impact on the world. In particular, he cited its impact on artists. So get out there all...
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An iPhone post that’s not by Jane

April 1, 2010
By Gareth
An iPhone post that’s not by Jane

Yes it is true and while it is April Fools Day it is well after noon BST. Anyway I will let my friend Carolina explain . And while you are surfing around take a look at Carolina’s C-Monster blog. It is highly recommended, a kind of global what’s on for those who know art when...
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Photography, a movie, 3D modelling?

March 22, 2010
By Paul

Difficult to categorise, but the starting point is a Canon 5D camera and flash. Share & be sociable... add this.
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Jeff Koons on art, money, people and value

March 19, 2010
By Jane

This is a fascinating peep into Jeff Koons‘ Renaissance style workshop and an insight into the way he works. Share & be sociable... add this.
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Why I sent my Autumn painting to the ART BIN

February 25, 2010
By Jane
Why I sent my Autumn painting to the ART BIN

By OCA student Alice Vale Have you heard about Michael Landy’s Art Bin?  It’s at the South London Gallery until 14 March and anyone can take along a work they wish to be shot of and dump it in a 600 square metre skip.   The press might be latching on to this happening as proof...
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Use of 3D in cinema

February 3, 2010
By Paul
Use of 3D in cinema

3D, as a term, is something that’s been thrown around since the first 3D animated films such as Toy Story and Final Fantasy. It is only now that the 3D has become appreciable in a way that goes beyond the technical abilities of the film-makers and 3D animators. It is now also a sensory...
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