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Howls of love for Maria Francesca Pepe
A literature student left the Italian shores with dreams of fashion design and became the hottest thing on the London scene (with quite a bit of studying and hard work in between): not a fairytale but Maria Francesca's Pepe journey into becoming a fashion sensation with fierce jewellery and clothing to match.
| Mar 29, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Fine art takes center stage
Who ever said figure drawing classes had to be so silent? Michael Alan and Draw-a-thon are collectively abolishing the rules of traditional art class etiquette by turning the classroom into a stage performance .
| Mar 22, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Tiny furniture, big talent
The 24th annual SXSW (South by Southwest) Music and Media conference kicked off this past week in Austin, Texas. The much-anticipated event draws in the best in music, technology, and film to Austin, Texas. Swide takes a look at this year’s SXSW Film Festival winner, “Tiny Furniture”.
| Mar 18, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Otto Dix comes to North America
The recognizable works of famous expressionist painter, Otto Dix, will come to be shown as part of his first ever solo museum exhibition in North America. The exhibition features themes of sexuality, war, portraiture, and religion. Swide gets its fix of Otto Dix.
| Mar 17, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Paris dances to the arty beat of Takeshi
The Cartier Foundation in Paris has a knack for creating momentum: after the hit Murakami show back in 2002, a new Japanese artist is on the menu. This mischevious child at heart is no new kid on the block what with a massive following in his homecountry and across the world: meet Takeshi Kitano, the painter.
| Mar 10, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Lisette Model: Pioneer of street style photography
Way before the Scott Schuman’s, Tommy Ton’s and Garance Dore’s of our time, the world of street style photography had Lisette Model. Swide takes a look at both her work and her contribution to street photography.
| Mar 5, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Blue Logan: Watercolour Wonder
London-bred illustrator, Blue Logan has made a name for himself as the "pencil paparazzi" from his ability to quickly document fashion happenings through an unexpected medium, illustration. Blue recently exhibited his work during this past New York Fashion week and has now moved the exhibition to Milan. Swide was fortunate enough to catch up with Blue and get to know one of the fashion industry's most respected illustrators.
| Mar 2, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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I Am Love: Tilda Swinton is the new scarlet woman
On the screens this spring is Tilda Swinton's extraordinary visual and emotional tale of the becoming of a woman; "I Am Love", the tale of a modern revolution.
| Mar 23, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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The many lives of Michel Gondry
You think you know someone and can figure them out as easy as a Lego puzzle and then they go out and get all Hollywood in a Seth Rogen-driven superhero production. Meet the many personas of the highly-talented Mr Gondry.
| Mar 19, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Veryta, not just a pretty dress...
In a world full of possibilities and reinventions why be a one-trick pony? A charity and a fashion house, Stefano Pilati's Veryta demonstrates the importance of being schizophrenic. With a refreshing touch of superficiality and painted dresses.
| Mar 18, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Billboards with a voice
We pass them everyday, but do billboards ever really "say" anything? They're constantly vying for our attention, urging us to buy something. Do billboards ever make us stop in our tracks and force us to think? MAK center is changing all that with their recent exhibition, “How many Billboards? Art in Stead”. Swide explores how L.A gets an artistic makeover.
| Mar 11, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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A peek into Purple Diary
World-renowned for his rock 'n' roll lifestyle full of beautiful women and exclusive parties, Olivier Zahm offers a peek into his glamorous world with his Purple Diary exhibition at Parisian boutique Colette. Swide takes a look at the man behind the Ray-Ban aviators and why we're so fascinated by him.
| Mar 8, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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Thomas McDonell is all kinds of artistic
Thomas McDonell might not be especially familiar a name but the reasons to remember it are plenty. New York-based, in his early 20s, an independent artist involved in painting and other forms of art... Swide looks at the numerous artists wrapped into one
| Mar 4, 2010 | Faces > Artists
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In an exclusive interview with Swide, Mr. Gandy talks about his life and shows us that even away from the Dolce&Gabbana stage he is... a real gentleman.
This is what happened when Swide's very own Englishman in Milan, Ben Taylor, met the Italian beauty Bianca Balti. An interview, which ends with a kiss, reveals a couple of her secrets...
Together, as Swide, we shared our new year’s resolution with you, our readers. Love it or hate it, today is St. Valentine’s Day and we want to take the opportunity to share our thoughts on the Big L with you and how to be happy when in love.
We all do it, we all fall in love and it can happen any day of the year, usually when you least expect it. So why do we celebrate all lovers on this one day February 14th every year? Who was St. Valentine and why is he the patron saint of lovers?
It's Valentine's Day, and that's great. Restaurants will be thriving with happy couples celebrating. But what about singles, who want to eat alone - not only then, but all-year-round - without feeling uncomfortable?
A dozen long stemmed red roses is a thoughtful and appreciated gift. But for the more adventurous lovers out there, why not shop around for a more exotic bunch?
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and today I have a special treat for you. I have asked 7 of my illustrator friends a few questions related to this special occasion and, to make this article special, 2 of them have each prepared an original Dolce & Gabbana art work as a Valentine’s gift to the Swide readers.
Have you ever thought about Palermo as the ideal city for lovers? St. Valentine’s day is coming and I’d like to suggest to you the top 5 romantic places in my city: each location has a little story behind it all relating to love... let’s discover them!