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For beautiful minds and free spirits Autumn 2014 Issue 2
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TraceyEmin Stand up & Shout out The definition of feminism is changing and the stereotypes attached to the once forbidden F word, have become inspirational and motivational. If you believe in equal rights of men and women then, yes, you too are a feminist. Say it loud and proud like these female idols of the media as they stand against the ‘rules’ for women. By Amy Bruce
Photography: ©Piers Allardyce
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The crux of being an artist is to change our perceptions of the world that we live in.
ociety has a way of manipulating our judgments, making us take for granted the workings of our western culture and often letting us forget that we don’t always have to follow suit. Women and men are categorised into certain stereotypes; a term we all know too well as this topic often crops up in our everyday lives, particularly in the workplace and especially presented in the media. It’s only when these strange, other-worldly, brave media figures want to stand out of the crowd and make what seems to be a ‘controversial’ point that we tend to stop and think, “what is happening?” Recently, the BBC has announced that there will no longer be any all-male panel stars on shows such as, Mock the Week or Never Mind The Buzzcocks, a female will always have to be present. Whilst we thank you for making that decision and allowing us (equally witty women) to grace the stages of the male dominated comedy TV shows, it also sounds just a bit patronising and, well, if we weren’t invited in the first place then we will find much ‘wittier’ and ‘better’ things to be concentrating our time on. Jo Brand, the breath of fresh air on women and their physical appearance, is a novelist and creator of comedy drama Getting On, and Moran, doesn’t need to be ‘allowed’ on these shows for her achievements to be acknowledged and loved by her fans. The media is not short of brave, confident, female idols, but yet it seems to still be a big deal when a woman stands up for what she believes in. Why is that? We shouldn’t be discouraged to celebrate what we believe in and thankfully, recently, our strong sense of ‘girl power’ between females near and far, is allowing us to throw our finger to the ‘expected norms’ of women in society.
We can’t help but support and be influenced by the women in the media who or are standing up to make a statement. That statement may be that, no, we aren’t the weaker species just because of our smaller, lighter frame, or yes, we may be able to give birth to new life but we’ll do so when we’re good and ready, and so what if I don’t want to shave every single strand of hair off my body from the head down. The queen of all things ‘controversial’ and someone who is certainly not afraid to stick their middle figure in the air to the ‘expected’ in society and who is definitely not embarrassed to expose her intimate details in her life is none other than the British artist, Tracey Emin. The award winning leader in all things, sex, love and more sex, announced at the beginning of the year, that she was happy, celebrating the fact that she hasn’t had children, Tracey said, “I’m triumphantly going, ‘Brilliant! I can buy an apartment in New York because I don’t have to pay school fees. I can have a sports car because I don’t need to have a fourwheel-drive to keep my kids safe. I can do what ever I want to do.’ And why shouldn’t she be able to do whatever she wants? Maybe, initially, thoughts of a woman not wanting children is shocking, but again ask yourself, “what is happening?”
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Tracey has built an amazing career to be proud of and at fifty years old she is still creating work and pushing the boundaries of things that are considered ‘sensitive’ like abortion, sex and private events in her own life. Her work, ‘My Bed’ will be the first piece to spring to mind, along with ‘To Meet My Past’, and ‘I’ve Got It All’. Emin isn’t afraid to reveal her intimate past experiences and lifestyle, which attracts a buzz and attention. She explains that she has never gone out of her way to create a reaction; she is just purely ahead of what people expect. And well done to her, not only can she be honest with herself and the world, but she will never be swayed or discouraged by the views and opinions of the mainstream.
Photography: ©Ryan Baumann- www.flickr.com/photos/ryanfb/
Her latest and first US exhibition titled, ‘Angel Without You’, held in Miami, has sixty-seven neon signs filling the space. She is never one to follow the traditions of a gallery; her work explores dimensions, textures, light and space and everything in and around the world of art and life. Tracey Emin has explained to Time Out that, “the crux of being an artist is to change our perceptions of the world that we live in.”
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This was the reason behind her being one of ten ladies to front the Autumn/Winter Marks and Spencer’s TV campaign, entitled, ‘Meet Britain’s Leading Ladies’. Tracey among Olympic boxing champion, Nicola Adams, former model Katie Piper who was the survivor of an acid attack and Dame Helen Mirren. The creative director of M&S, Steven Sharp said, ‘The British have a history of being creative and pioneering and these women represent just that.’ Tracey Emin’s upcoming show, ‘The last Great Adventure Is You’ will be held at White Cube in London from October 2014. It’s always a wonder what Tracey will produce next but you will never be let down by her work and will always leave understanding Emin just that little bit more. Don’t allow yourself to be stereotyped by society, there will always be people that will criticise and disagree with what you have to say, so why not give them something worth discussing. Have people remember your name for something you truly believe in and take pride in your career, values and beliefs. Push boundaries and be fearless. /Emilié
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Exhibitions over the summer For the days where you need a new spark of inspiration, a couple of hours to reflect and food for thought, we recommend you explore one, or more, of these exhibitions that are taking place over the summer months. /Emilié
Photography: 1. ©Kate Moss by David Bailey, 2. ©The National Gallery, 3. ©National History Museum 4. ©The Barbican Art Gallery 5 & 6. ©Design Museum
1. Photography The National Gallery is hosting the Bailey’s Stardust exhibition, showcasing 250 images, personally selected and printed by Bailey himself; including iconic photographs of musicians, actors, designers and so much more. The photographs are from his career that has spanned more than half a century. There is no doubt that David Bailey is a legend in British photography and it’s an amazing experience to see all his work in one place. Dates: 6th February - 1st June 2014. Location: National Gallery www.npg.org.uk
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4. Fashion The Barbican Art Gallery is holding the exhibtion, Fashion world of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the sidewalk to the catwalk. The innovative designer, who is known for pushing the boundaries of fashion, has his many iconic pieces, including that famous conedbra worn by Madonna is showcased at this exhibtion. Alongside the outfits and costumes are footage of catwalk shows, music videos and dance performances. Date: 9th April - 17th August 2014 Location: Barbican Centre, www.barbican.org.uk
Making colour is being held at The National Gallery, the exhibition explores the wide range of materials that are used to create colour in works of art. The developments of the physical materials, from natural to manufactured pigments are explained and discovered within this space. Within the exhibition, each room will be dedicated to a particular colour, which allows visitors to immerse themselves into colour and paintings, allowing viewers to appreciate artists struggles that occured when trying to achieve their aims and visions.
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Dates: 18th June - 7th September 2014 Location: The National Gallery www.nationalgallery.org.uk
Date: 26th March - 25th August 2014 Location: Design Museum www.designmuseum.org
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Britain: One million years of the human story is an exhibition where the visitors can experience the story of ancient Britain, the people who have lived here and the changes in island. This exhibition showcases over 200 specimens, objects and life-size models. The Natural History Museum has such a wide variety of galleries and rooms to explore and this temporary exhibition will not disappoint.
Experience a world of creation, inspiration and beauty in the, Hello, My name is Paul Smith exhibition. Held in the Design Museum, the space holds creations from past, present and future, celebrating the rise of his career from the company’s beginnings in Nottingham, to its international success. The exhibition draws on Paul Smith’s personal archive from his quintessentially British label.
Date: 13th February - 28th September 2014 Location: Natural History Museum www.nhm.ac.uk
Date: 15th November 2013- 22nd June 2014 Location: Design Museum www.designmuseum.org
The Design Museum holds the, Designs of the year 2014 where visitors will have the chance to cast their vote on their favourite design, where the most popular will receive a special award. The newest, original and most innovative creatives are showcasing their designs of architecture, digital, fashion, furniture, graphic, product and transport design. You will need to visit the exhibition to be able to experience what is current and fresh in the world of design.
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Green is the new Black Green is the super colour of the vegetable world, not the fashion world, so step away from your little black dress; it’s your kitchen cupboards that are having a makeover. The new trend in the world of healthy diets is kale. Kale is the style to buy this season, in fact, make sure your cupboards are packed with all different shades of green to ensure a healthy, vitamin and mineral packed diet.
Kale and chorizo: Cook 1 chorizo for 2-3 minutes until brown on both sides, Remove from the pan to a clean plate. Add 1 clove of garlic and 1 large bunch of kale to the chorizo oil and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes. Add the chorizo back the pan to warm up, season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lemon juice. Serve with almonds sprinkled over.
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Photography: ©Jules- www.flickr.com/photos/stone-soup/
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Kale linguine: Rinse kale and finely slice into linguine-sized ribbons. Heat oil in a medium sized pot, add kale, cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the kale is soft. Add other cooked green vegetable to your choice. For a breakfast meal, serve with a poached egg on top.
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our parents may have demanded you to ‘finish your greens before you leave the dinner table’ and the thought of shovelling in the last sprout may bring back unwanted, slightly sickening memories, however, vegetables have had a make over. There are so many different ways to include greens into your diet that will ensure you still receive the essential vitamins and minerals, but the experience is more inviting and certainly tastier. Kale is the super food of all super foods, possibly the healthiest vegetable on the planet, so if you haven’t already jumped on board with the hype, why not? Kale may have a controversial taste, especially raw, but there are plenty of ways to chop, blend and cook kale to make it taste great and with the list of nutrients and benefits it’s hard to ignore the leafy green goddess. Celebrities, nutritionists and chefs alike can’t help but to express their love for such a versatile vegetable. Jennifer Anniston explains that, “When I really want a cheat day I’ll have kale chips.” Lee Holmes, columnist in Wellbeing Magazine and author of the book Supercharged states that her favourite green juice is Kale, spinach, celery, cucumber, “I drink one daily and they are great for alkalizing, detoxing and providing the body with energy.” A substitute for crisps and an energy boosting breakfast alternative, kale is looking like the first ingredient on the shopping list from now on.
Nutrional information 100g of cooked kale will provide you with approximately: 28 Calories 0g Fat 6g Carbohydrates 2g Fibre 2g Protein
Kale is high in iron, calcium and vitamins K, A and C meaning it is ideal for digestion and will help with fatigue, cholesterol and the immune system. So just when you think the cheap and versatile super food couldn’t get any better it provides you with benefits including energy boosts, glowing skin and a detoxed and cleansed body because of the fibre and sulphates it contains. So, make way for kale, the all-rounder, green savior that beats the tasteless and outdated piles of sprouts or cabbage that were once the definition of ‘greens’. /émilie
Emilié Summer 2014 Issue 1
For beautiful minds and free spirits
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Food for thought Green is the new black Stand up & Shout out
Emilié
£6.00
For beautiful minds and free spirits Summer 2014 Issue 1
Food for thought Green is the new black Stand up & Shout out