'An exploration of design, culture and fashion from 1956 to 1976 in the presence of the designers, artists and retailers who helped create British Pop Culture. The themes for discussion are 'fashion and pop music', 'the silk screened image', styling the self', 'pop boutiques and the new retailing' plus 'pop materials and the legacy of the throw away culture'. Speakers range from key designers whose work features in the exhibition to curators and academics.'
I decided to go to the study day because I was interested to see what was going to happen. I had previously seen a little bit of the POP! exhibition whilst working at the museum in the Summer, but I didn't have a proper look! So I thought it would be a good opportunity to see the exhibition as well as meet some of the key designers whose work features. The day was divided up into discussions hosted by different people. My favourite discussions were 'The Silk Screened Image' and 'Styling the Self'. 'The silk screened image' included designers Natalie Gibson and Sue Timney. This was so interesting as they spoke about their life stories, influences and careers as well as showing some of their own work.
'Styling the Self' included discussions by Justin de Villeneuve, Andrew Logan, Marsha Hunt and Keith Wainwright. This was a great talk because there were discussions from every view point - the view of a designer and the view of an iconic hair dresser.
It was great to be around such influential people and in such an inspiring environment.
Sue Timney and Natalie Gibson speaking about their work.
I found it really interesting to see two designers speak about their different work. Even though I am a big fan of using colour, I love Sue Timney's work, the use of just black and white is amazing.
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