'DON'T CALL ME URBAN! The Time Of Grime' // 2nd June

"The opening of the exhibition of Simon Wheatley’s book, that analyses the culture of London’s underground music and the contextual social conditions over the last decade, will be accompanied by a series of musical performances by artists who have made their mark on the genre of grime as it has evolved during this time into the UK’s most distinctive 'urban' art form."

'DON’T CALL ME URBAN! The Time of Grime' is a photographic record compiled over a twelve-year period, focussing on the youth of London’s inner-city at a vital time, taking as its prism the genre of grime - the most significant and controversial musical expression to emerge from the UK since punk."

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Introducing:Pam Glew

Name: Pam Glew

Where are you from? Brighton, UK

Describe the art you make? Bleached Portraits on Vintage Fabric & Flags.

Last person you made art with/for - latest commissions? Red Bull, London- a union jack with screaming fans for their Recording Studio. Mark Knight DJ- cover artwork for his forthcoming album 'Life at 33,000 feet'

Tell us about your next exhibition? Its based on the 1920s, silent movies and the jazz age; decadence, party socialites and pioneers who burnt out early. I've made 15 bleached portraits, but this time on antique fabric from the 1920-30s, plus some small editions on aluminium which is a new one for me. It's a vast gallery space, with 2 floors, the original bleached portraits are upstairs and there's a show of my small & rare limited edition print runs downstairs. Its my largest and most ambitious solo show yet. 'Beautiful and Damned' at Blackall studios, Leonard Street, London, 25-29 May.

Who are your Influences? For this show; movie stars Clara Bow, Louise Brooks & Marlene Dietrich and the spirit of aviators Charles Lindbergh & Amelia Earhart- who were stupidly brave. My art influences are quite eclectic; Tapies, Warhol, Egon Schiele, Rauschenberg & Annette Messager.

What music do you make art to? The Doors, Florence and the Machine, Vampire Weekend are my current ipod favourites. When I was making this series I was listening to a lot of Duke Ellington & Amon Tobin. my assistant likes avant-garde noise bands, old-school grunge & Lily Allen, so we swap ipods and take the piss out of each other's bad music collections.

Favorite item of clothing you own? A Robot t-shirt from 'T-Bar' in Sydney, the robot is made from ghetto blasters. I'm a bit obsessed with images of vintage robots.

Your five needs to get high on life? Music, Art, Good company, The Sea, New Places.

Favorite meal? you cant beat a good Sunday roast in Brighton, Ive tried most of them and still reckon the Roast Pork at the Royal Sovereign is the winner, slow roasted for a zillion hours, amazing.

Drink of choice? dry white wine in a nice big glass please. In winter - chai latte.

Is it Better Never, Than Late? Yes. that's me.

What's set for 2011? After this show in May, I've got a few commissions to get into, then a solo in NY in November which will be my first solo in the States.

For more info on Pam Glew click HERE

VNA 15 LAUNCH

Last night's TV- Louis Theroux Miami Mega Jail Ep.1

Louis Theroux is one of the best documentary makers out there. Fans of his visit to San Quentin will enjoy this, if you've ever spent any time in the 305 you know Dade County doesn't pet.

"The name of the game is Gabos. Game Ain't Based On Sympathy"

Catch it on iplayer or watch the rest HERE

Big GetMe night next week.

Budda Hype !

Here are a few flicks from last Thursdays exhibition down at The CAMP titled Budda Hype. This was the first solo exhibition by Giovanni Muscat illustrator and designer.
Job well done to you sir.
Holdtight the dj's on the night as well kept the good vibes going on for hours !

The man himself Giovanni.

Exhibition continues on till the 2nd of June so go and check it out if your about old street.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

GANT - Baseball Button Down

Enjoying this Chambray Baseball Button Down from American staple GANT...

R.I.P Macho Man Randy Savage

You served us well sir.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

DAN COLEN 'COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE!

Last night I quickly checked out the Dan Colen Show 'COME OUT, COME OUT, WHEREVER YOU ARE! in dedication to Dash Snow. The invite came from Aaron Bondaroff and A Number of Names*...

BNTL VS BASSLACED TICKET GIVE AWAY - *FINISHES MIDDAY*

As you know we are hosting room two at Cable on Friday night for BassLaced and we've got a pair of tickets to give away for one lucky reader.

All you need to do is answer this simple question..

What did DJ Slimzee's ASBO stop him from doing??

A. DJing
B. Cutting dubplates
C. Being on a roof or a building with over four storeys

Send your answer to INFO@BNTL.CO.UK with the subject "BassLaced Comp" along with your name before midday on Friday.

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Good Luck!!

Ben Sherman VIP with Mos Def

Brand vs Brand

Had a conversation a few months ago about how so many clothing brands are now exactly the same. You can go into any of these popular stores and pick up two shirts and I guarantee if you couldn't see the tag you'd think they were from the same brand. Norse are one of the biggest culprits, the majority of their gear has no identity and before you say it I know its about the quality but that should be standard.

If you're going to charge these prices then come with some originality and personality. This isn't a hate thing...Norse you are indeed smashing it.

Anyway this post isn't about clothing its about balls. I wanna see the days come back where brands weren't scared to call out their competition. You should have the confidence in your product to go against anyone. Maybe that should be said in everyday life as well. If you don't like something then don't be afraid to say it.

Some good examples of brands once having balls are...

Pespi vs Coke

Adidas vs Nike

*Edit: Norse is probably not the worst culprit, I said this for affect. Don't want to offend any Norse fans.

Erm

Just putting it out there.

The whole things pure pure cheese even if shes hotter than a bottle of Tabasco sauce.

Loving bntl like a fat kid loves cake.

Swindle - Moodswings - Video

Out to Elijah, Skilliam and of course Swindle on this one!

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