London's Big Egg Hunt |
Posted 16/02/12 |
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This Easter, world renowned luxury brand Faberge will host London's largest Easter egg hunt. On Tuesday 21 February, 200 decorated eggs will be exhibited throughout the capital before being auctioned for charity. Alongside eggs designed by a host of leading artists and designers, Egg Letter Box plays on the iconic British red post box. Purposefully designed to function as a real letterbox, the piece will be auctioned after the event, which aims to raise over £1 million for Elephant Family and Action for Children. For more information please visit: www.thebigegghunt.co.uk | |
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Heart Cells Foundation |
Posted 27/10/11 |
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The Heart Cells Foundation was founded by the late Ian Rosenberg, who after receiving beneficial results from stem cell treatment for his heart condition, decided to set up the Heart Cells Foundation to raise money to fund ground-breaking cardiac stem cell trials at Barts and London NHS Trust. The foundation has since become the world leader in pioneering stem cell therapy. At this years annual Heart Cells fund raising evening Benjamin presented Jennifer Rosenberg and the Heart Cells Foundation with this Tulle Portrait of Ian Rosenberg. For more information on the Heart Cells Foundation, please visit: www.heartcellsfoundation.com | |
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15 Metres of Fame Auctioned |
Posted 24/09/11 |
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The MTV redefine exhibition came to spectacular finale this evening as the 30 artworks were sold at auction to raise funds for the Staying Alive Aids Foundation hosted by Phillips de Pury at the Goss Michael Gallery. '15 Metres of Fame' achieved one of the highest selling prices of the evening, raising $28,000 for the foundation. | |
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MTV Re:Define Exhibition |
Posted 22/09/11 |
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Commissioned for the MTV Re:Define exhibition, this reinterpretation of Warhol's self-portrait is constructed from 15 metres of pleated pink tulle on a dyed yellow canvas. Selected as part of the 30 international artist involved, including Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and Shepard Fairey, the piece will be auctioned at the Goss-Michael Gallery, Dallas, Texas on September 24th with all raised proceeds going to the Staying Alive Aids Foundation. For more information please visit www.mtvredefine.com | |
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Arcolart Exhibition 2011 |
Posted 20/09/11 |
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Benjamin Shine has been selected to exhibit in the international ARCOLART 2011 exhibition in Monaco from 20th-25th September. Currated by the Cultural Association ARCOL and the magazine ARCOLMAG the exhibition presents a group of multi disciplinary artists from around the world. For more information and exhibition dates please visit http://arcolart.com | |
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Eurostar Train Manager's Bag - Right on Track! |
Posted 07/06/11 |
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Coinciding with Eurostar's new branding this summer. The Train Managers will also be sporting a new and stylish accessory; the upcycled Train Manager's Bag is made from old uniforms and seating, custom designed to house and provide easy access to the specific items required by the Train Managers. | |
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Pill Pack Portrait |
Posted 12/05/11 |
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Commissioned by the CEO of Helsinn Pharmaceuticals, this portrait is made from the white blister packaging of one of the company's leading products. When switched on, selected blisters light up to reveal the portrait image. | |
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Flying High at Barclays Wealth |
Posted 17/04/11 |
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Commissioned by Barclays Wealth, the corporate emblem is redesigned as a twinkling brooch for this beautiful historic building in Monaco. Utilising the sunlight, which streams in from the opposing French windows, the angled coins create an intriguing effect whereby currency symbols emerge, disappear and light up - as if playing off each other as the viewer walks around it. | |
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Royal Mail - Upcycled Storm Jacket |
Posted 10/01/11 |
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Following the success of the Eurostar Upcycled Train Manager's Bag, the concept was applied to Royal Mail who provided their Storm Jackets from which a shoulder bag and internal mail envelopes were manufactured. | |
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Doodleez - Thomas the Tank Engine |
Posted 20/08/10 |
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After a year in development, the original Cordz creative activity has evolved into the new Doodleez range, now available in the UK and online. The first in the range is the Thomas the Tank Engine set. Pictures are created by drawing with cord onto the reusable board for endless possibilities. | |
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Elephant Parade raises over £4M |
Posted 10/07/10 |
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The elephants have packed their trunks and now have new homes! Following the great success organised by Elephant Parade, Elephant Family and the artists involved, over £4M was raised from the Sotheby's Auction at the Royal Chelsea Hospital in London. Elephant Chic raised £20,250 and Taxi Elephant raised a jumbo £40,000. Above, The Duchess of Cornwall and organiser Mark Shand say goodbye to the Taxi Elephant. | |
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New Princess Diana Tulle Portrait |
Posted 20/06/10 |
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This latest portrait is constructed from a single length of black pressed and pleated tulle fabric. | |
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Elephant Parade hits London |
Posted 04/05/10 |
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Designed for London's Elephant Parade exhibition, these two have become popular members of the 200 strong herd, which can be seen in London this summer, in aid of the Asian elephant. | |
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Eurostar's New Train Manager's Bag |
Posted 31/03/10 |
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Enlisted by Worn Again to design the new Train Manager's Bag for Eurostar - the bag is manufactured from Eurostar's waste textiles, from uniforms to train seating. The product is currently exhibited at the Sustainable Futures exhibition at the Design Museum until September. | |
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'Portraits' Exhibition |
Posted 10/03/10 |
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Following the portrait of HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco for Barclays Wealth, Benjamin has been invited to exhibit in Monaco. Benjamin Shine: Portraits presents a selection of his mixed-media works bought together for the first time. Shown above - Giovanna posing with her new portrait and HSH Prince Albert taking a closer look. | |
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'Giovanna' Pressed & Pleated Portrait |
Posted 25/02/10 |
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This latest portrait is constructed from a single length of black pressed and pleated tulle fabric. | |
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