l Olympics
l Ceramics
l Patek Philippe/Tiffany
l Fendi
l Goodwood
l UK destination
Lifestyle Photography Culture Games edition Issue 104. August 2024
l Defiant Trump Political drama.
l Two become one Patek Philippe & Tiffany.
l Labrinth Lines Peter Morris ceramics.
l Mindful eating By Harry Fishpool.
l Festival of Speed Automobile celebration.
l Fendi Man Spring/Summer 2025.
The former president’s defiant display after an assassination attempt at his rally made for a lasting image, immediately supercharging his 2024 bid.
The assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on Saturday outraged, electrified and emboldened Republicans, who hailed Trump’s clenched fist in the wake of gunshots, while it sobered Democrats who were already nervous about the threat of political violence and their diminished prospects this fall.
Within minutes of the rifle fire at Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Republican anger at the shooting turned to admiration at Trump’s instinctive response and then jubilation at his defiance, a reaction that underscored the persecution his supporters feel and the instantaneous manner of how even the most grave news is processed.
By sundown, and without concrete reporting about the deceased shooter’s identity, Republicans were openly faulting their political opponents for the incident.
The accusation was as raw as it was remarkable. It evoked the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy, which many Democrats immediately ascribed to the rightwing hostilities the then-president confronted in Dallas.
Even Trump’s children immediately responded to the near-murder of their father with a sense of triumph rather than shock.
“He’ll never stop fighting to Save America,”
Donald Trump Jr. posted online, with a picture of his father, fist raised, face bloodied and surrounded by Secret Service, an American flag in the backdrop.
Donald Trump gesturing after he was shot in the right ear after gunfire erupted at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13.
Founded almost 4,000 miles apart but within two years’ of each other, Patek Philippe (est. 1839 in Geneva) and Tiffany & Co. (est. 1837 in New York), it was not inevitable that the two businesses would cross paths, let alone forge a partnership that would last 170 years.
Established in 1837, Tiffany & Co. began its relationship with watchmaking ten years later in 1847, with its first creations. It would not be until 1851 that the Tiffany and Patek houses signed a distribution agreement, making Tiffany & Co. the first distributor of Patek Philippe watches in the United States. This marked the beginning of a very long collaboration that still continues today, making Patek Philippe watches distributed by Tiffany a unique product, sought after by all collectors and investors.
Collab
Patek Philippe announced in December 2021 a new example of the 5711 with a “Tiffany blue” dial. It bears the reference 5711/1A-018 and produced in 170 copies, thus symbolizing the 170 years of the first distribution agreement between Tiffany and Patek Philippe. Beyond the classic double signature on the dial, the transparent case back will also bear the mentions “170th Anniversary - 1851-2021Tiffany & Co. - Patek Philippe”.
Agreed
In 1876, the two companies signed a new agreement that appointed Tiffany & Co. the general representative for the United States
“who safeguards the interests of Patek Philippe & Cie. as if they were its own interests”.
Conversely, the Genevan company pledged to safeguard the American jeweler’s interests as evidenced by the huge façade sign “Agents for Tiffany & Co., New York” at Patek Philippe’s historic headquarters facing the Grand Quai.
In the period from 1900 to 1930, Tiffany & Co. also played a key role in the relationships between Patek Philippe and major American timepiece collectors such as Henry Graves Junior for whom the manufacture crafted an extensive range of complicated watches.
Patek Philippe and Tiffany & Co limited edition.
The 2024 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad and officially branded as Paris 2024, is an international multi-sport event taking place from 24 July to 11 August 2024 in France, with the opening ceremony having taken place on 26 July.
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The Olympic Games is a quadrennial international multi-sport event celebrated as a global sports festival by people all over the world. The Olympic Games are held in both the summer and winter, with the ultimate goal of cultivating people and world peace through sports. London hosted the 2012 Olympics, commemorating the 30th Olympic Games. The roots of today’s Olympic Games date back to the ancient Olympic Games, held 2,800 years ago. Also known as the “Olympiad,” the event took place in the Olympia region of ancient Greece. There are various opinions regarding its origins. It is said that the event was an athletic and artistic festival dedicated to the worship of the gods. But the ancient Olympic Games were hindered by numerous conflicts and finally came to an end in 393 AD. Then 1,500 years later in 1892, a French educator named Baron Pierre de Coubertin began the Olympic revival movement.
Despite hours of rain, the Paris Olympics executed an Opening Ceremony on 26th July 2024 that dazzled the crowds and the world.
It combined can-can dancers, tributes to French history and acrobatics with drag, jet flyovers and rap.
Olympic flame handover ceremony marks transition from Greece to Paris 2024.
Lady Gaga performs at Olympics opening ceremony.
The show, years in the making, for the first time ever focused activity on a river, the Seine, which flows through the heart of Paris. The country delegations floated along a route nearly four miles long in craft ranging from barges to motor boats.
Celine Dion makes a come back to stage at Paris Olympics Opening Ceremonies.
In its 40th Year, adidas and Team GB announce partnership extension to 2032 - Team GB.
Team GB reveals first athletes for Paris 2024 at St. Pancras International.
Team Gb’s rowers are ready to take on all-comers at Paris 2024. they enter Paris 2024 just three years later as the sport’s dominant force.
Paris Olympics organisers revealed the first look at medals that will be presented to the winners at the Games. The medals have a hexagon part which is made of iron taken from the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
View of the Weid]fel Tower through the Olympic Rings.
Peter Morris is an up and coming Ceramic artist based in Tateley, Essex UK.
His work often centres reflection as a function shying away from representational forms in favour of sculptural objects that invite touch and connection with the self. As such contrasts of texture and colour are equality important in creating an experience that is as much about the physical as it is visual.
While Peter showed a keen interest in many forms of art from a young age he initially shied away from making it a career in favour of studying chemistry. However after struggling to find a technical position that allowed for a creative mindset Peter decided on a turn about to pursue an artistic career. Ceramics were not new to him but he had never considered it as a career option before.
An opportunity manifested (in 2017), to join the first class of the newly founded Clay College Stoke, which was set up with an aim
to pass on practical applied skills to the next generation of potters under the tuition of course director Kevin Milward.
Clay College opened to much fanfare within the pottery community and there was an enthusiastic que of master potters from around the country generously offering to visit and share their expertise, While Peter set out in his studies with an aim of producing unique functional pots, this barrage of exposure to ideas and techniques continued to draw him back to the less culinarily side of ceramics.
Graduation brought with it a great time of reflection (partially enforced by a certain virus), and time Peter used to dig deep for inspiration and meaning to pour into his work which lead to the current “Labyrinth”, body of work.
Initially exploring a local audience, the project developed after a reunion exhibition with other graduates of Clay College in the summer of 2023. Peter has since exhibited his work in shows across Essex and Kent with more events planned and eagerly anticipated for the second half of 2024.
Defined
A ceramic is any of the various hard, brittle, heat-resistant, and corrosion-resistant materials made by shaping and then firing an inorganic, nonmetallic material, such as clay, at a high temperature. Common examples are earthenware, porcelain, and brick.
“My aim is to make pieces that explicitly challenge the user to reflect on themselves rather than considering my own motivations.”
Fresheye met Peter last year. A growth has been witnessed where his work is now being seen more frequently through fairs. As a result his pieces are being sold and thereto the imprint of his art has reached expansion. This is exactly what every artist aims for for the purpose of outreach and the business of a personal touch. With limited edition and commisions for personalised pieces and small collections, buyers can tune into an artisanship that delivers items that pocess their own fingerprint in every item.
The earliest pottery vessels date from East Asia, with discoveries in China and Japan, which were still linked by a land bridge at the time, as well as some in what is now the Russian Far East, providing many between 20,000–10,000 BCE despite the vessels being simple utilitarian tools.
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The ‘British Studio Ceramics movement’ began in the early 20th century, carrying on a long tradition of producing objects by hand from clay. From familiar domestic functional pots to challenging abstract forms, artists continue to explore the malleable nature of this commonplace material and the intimate role it plays in our daily lives.
The earliest pots in Britain appear in the south-east, shortly before 4000 BC. The earliest style of pottery is known as Carinated Bowl; these pots usually have distinct carinations (sharply turned shoulders) and burnished finishes.
‘Pottery is at once the simplest and most difficult of all arts’ – Herbert Read, 1931
Mindfulness is based on ancient religious philosophies such as Buddhism and Taoism, where their teachings encourage you to notice your surroundings and understand the environment in which you are in. The teachings also stress for you to understand the emotions that you feel at any particular time point. These concepts may be applied to you and your feelings towards food and how you feel at meal times. As you will see there’s a lot more to it than just feeling hungry.
Recognising hunger.
This first aspect of mindful eating takes time to come to get to grips with. It is simply becoming aware of your body, the huger sensations, and knowing when it is the right time to eat and what the right thing to eat is. Sometimes it’s best to think about the reasons why you’re hungry: whether your hungry because you’re used to snacking at this time, or if it’s simply just something to do. Am I hungry because I am genuinely hungry and I should eat, or am I hungry because that Danish pastry is screaming ‘eat me!’ from the
patisserie window.
Choosing and prepping food. This component of mindful eating is knowing where your food has come from and treating it with due care and attention. This step starts by having a look at the packaging: has the food got air-miles? Is it free range/organic? Are the portions small or large? These quick steps help you make more informed choices when choosing your food, and you will soon appreciate the journey your food has taken (and all the people that have made that journey possible) to be with you in your shopping trolly, and soon to be on your plate. Being mindful when cooking encourages you to open up your senses and take note of what is happening in front of you. Observe
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how your food is transforming as you cook: the exciting smells, the changing textures, the evolving colours. Take a moment to really appreciate what is happening as you cook, and as you develop a deeper understanding of this process, you will enjoy your cooking far more. Also, cooking is a time in which to slow down, and therefore, a time for you to slow down too. Even if your recipe is a 5 minute wonder job from Jamie Oliver, take your time about it. After all, it will still only take 5 minutes.
Meal time.
The most important factor in eating mindfully is – you guessed it – developing a certain mindfulness as you eat. It is also the easiest to start off with. For instance, setting down your cutlery after every bite and taking note of the flavours and textures as you chew; does it taste the same way as it smelt? Are the textures the same as when you started cooking? This is the time to build a healthy relationship with food. What are your emotions as you eat? Are they positive, negative or indifferent? Also, take note of the environment your eating in. When on your lunch break, are you in a busy café or have you found a quite secluded spot? It's important to make time to eat with others too. Humans are a social species and food has been a cornerstone of or civilisation for millennia. Eating with friends and family helps build
strong relationships and many argue that we are not doing it enough in our modern day society. Having an insight to how you feel as you eat can result in positive changes in the food choices you make and how, when and where you eat.
As you’ve finished.
Once you have finished your meal, it is really important to continue to listen to your body and understand what it is saying. This is the stage where you can avoid over eating. Ask yourself whether you are still hungry. Quite often we want to feel totally satiated (feeling full), but once have we reach that stage, we have often eaten too much. Knowing how you feel after a meal will help you control portion sizes and will help you to prevent binge snacking later in the day. Understanding your emotions around food and hunger will go a long way to improving your eating habits and help you build and achievable goals. These steps take time to learn and master. The best way is to take it one step at a time and don’t rush the process. Importantly, as you get better at understanding your emotions, you must also be mentally prepared if your feelings and emotions change down the line. Understanding and being honest with yourself will allow you to make suitable dietary changes that you will benefit from in the long run.
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Eating good food is my favourite thing in the whole world. Nothing is more blissful.
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one of the most eye-catching and iconic aspects of the Festival of Speed.
Held in the beautiful parkland surrounding Goodwood House, the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard is motorsport’s ultimate summer garden party, an intoxicating celebration of the world’s most glamorous sport. Nowhere else will you get so close to the cars and bikes as they blast up the Hillclimb track; nowhere else will you enjoy such unrestricted access to the machines and the drivers who made them famous.
Opener: Having been in the family since 1697, the Goodwood Estate currently belongs to the 11th Duke of Richmond, Charles Gordon-Lennox (left). After a highly successful career as a photographer in London, the Duke took over from his father and predecessor in 1994, and is considered the founder of Goodwood’s Festival of Speed.
What’s the best day to go to the Goodwood Festival of Speed? As always, the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed took place over four days. While Thursday and Friday are full of excitement and anticipation, Saturday and Sunday are considered the best days to visit the FoS.
The scene
On the manicured lawns of an English stately home, the tranquil sophistication of a summer garden party is shattered by a piercing wail as a Formula 1 car screeches up the front drive, wreathed in tyre smoke. It’s an unforgettable experience: a visceral assault on the senses; an intoxicating display of speed and power; a unique joining of the past, present and future of automotive.
What to expect.
Each year the most prolific names in the world assemble at the Festival of Speed for the ultimate motorsport celebration. Mill around near Goodwood House and admire the cream of the crop of rare and intriguing automotive design.
The Forest Rally Stage.
Nestled in idyllic woodland, and the road is a single, dusty track. For most of the year all that’s audible are the birds flitting between the trees. But for just one weekend of the year, the silence is torn apart by male and female rally drivers, tackling the tight hairpin turns in their fire-breathing rally cars.
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“You see more motorsport in four days than you could see if you travelled the whole world with a grand prix team and watched all the grands prix. It’s more fun, it’s faster, it’s better.”
- Chris Evans.
Fendi Men S/S 2025.
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Assymetric Camel and fluidity.
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Blending cutting-edge technology, spectacular lighting, and some of the most beloved songs ever written, ABBA takes to the stage in a whole new way.
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ABBA returns after 40 years with new music and a unique concert experience featuring their de-aged 3D ABBAtars. The Swedish pop group behind massive hits such as “Dancing Queen,” “Take a Chance On Me,” and “Mamma Mia” (you know that every part of that song is a hook!) is returning to the stage as digital avatars—or ABBAtars—to promote Voyage, their first new album in 40 years.
The cutting-edge concert used digital technology to take ABBA fans on a captivating time-travel experience during which the members of ABBA-Benny Andersson, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad, and Björn Ulvaeus-will perform a variety of songs from their latest album alongside a 10-piece band.
From left to right: Björn Ulvaeus, Agnetha Fältskog, Anni-Frid Lyngstad and ß.
The Swedish band sold nearly 400 million records, containing some of the biggest hits ever, like “Dancing Queen”
“Voyage” is ABBA’s first record since the group took a “break” in 1982. “The years after, it was very quiet,” Ulvaeus says. “I thought that was the end of it. I honestly did.”
These pop stars who defined the ‘70s (and who are now in their seventies) reassembled to record in a Stockholm studio.
Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus say they never thought they’d be back producing and releasing a new album.
“It’s strange to talk ABBA in present tense,” said Ulvaeus.
They took the first letters of their first names –Agnetha Fältskog, Benny Andersson, Björn Ulvaeus, and Anni-Frid Lyngstad – and called themselves by that now-famous acronym.
Andersson composes the melodies, Ulvaeus writes the lyrics. Ulvaeus says, “It’s hard to understand for someone from America or England that to come out of Sweden at that time was absolutely impossible.”
It’s all about
Mount Bay: This is arguably Cornwall’s most recognisable landmark – it is also one of its most photogenic.
SIGHT NOTE: Mounts Bay is one of the most beautiful bays in Europe, with mile upon mile of golden sands and far reaching views towards the Lizard. At low tide you can walk to St Michael’s Mount – a small island with a harbour, shops, gardens and a majestic castle. The island is linked to the mainland via an old, attractive stone causeway.
St Michael’s Mount
Reflected at sunrise, Marazion, West Cornwall, UK
The British coast and rural landscapes are some of the most picturesque in Europe.
In an unsuspecting corner of Hackney Central, East London, there’s a busy non-alcoholic soda brewery named Square Root London. From the street, all you can spy are a few empty crates and a large standalone chiller, but when granted access inside it’s a veritable Charlie’s Chocolate Factory of activity. Cases and cases of fresh fruit are strewn about the place, large cauldrons and vats are bubbling away with brightly coloured juice concoctions, and a smallish gaggle of staff enthusiastically discuss ideas for their next obscure soda flavour.
The man behind all of this is Ed Taylor. “From the very beginning we wanted to focus on using fresh and seasonal produce. It’s easy to lose touch with seasonality when most fruit and veg is available year round from your local supermarket. So, we really wanted to get people thinking about when produce is at its best and what else might be in season when your favourite summer berries have finished. Buying from UK farmers when they have the produce available is the best thing to do, and it keep things simple.”
heart of the East End.
Award Winning Sodas, Made From Fruit to Bottle in East London.
