So my dirty little secret is this: I love comics. Though I am no connoisseur, I have my favourites that I follow closely, and indeed my collection has grown considerably over the years. At the top of my list are, predictably, Dave McKean and Neil Gaiman.
I was very pleased to read, via Gaiman’s blog, that McKean has finally pulled together a website, (which would have been practical for me back when I was attempting to commission an editorial illustration from him). It is now up and running with at least an index page, at davemckean.com.
In Gaimen news, he’ll be speaking in New York in November as part of a Sandman 20th anniversary celebration. I’ve committed to no longer flying to New York for the weekend, (something that is, thank god, considerably more difficult now that I’m based in London) but if you’re in the area, give it a go. These creative minds are few and far between, and well worth the modest New York ticket fees.
Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye, France. Photo by Patrick 3.14
The Design Museum in London has a whole line-up of upcoming shows and event that look great. The first, Design Cities, starts on September 5th, and runs for the rest of the year. If focuses on contemporary design happening in international cities at a key point in time, beginning and ending with London. It will showcase works from WIlliam Morris, Le Corbusier and Issey Miyake among others. I like this idea. I feel like it will be an elaborated version of the MoMA design room, somewhere I could happily spend several hours before leaving feeling utterly insignificant.
The second is a one-night stand entitled Design Overtime, taking place on the evening of September 19th.
The third is a complete retrospective of Alan Aldridge’s iconic illustrations, from Beatles lyrics to children’s books. Starts on October 10th and runs into January.
Check the Design Museum website for details.
