Honey in the coffee

The Willow Shoreditch is celebrating its first year this month! Last week, during my first time in London as a tourist, I walked by the Willow on my way to my friend's flat. It is very surreal to think that, only four months ago, London was my hometown and now it is just a place to visit. The Willow windows immediately attracted my attention. The special uniqueness of the shop emerged straight away and I decided I wanted to explore the shop as soon as I had some proper time to spend there. Strangely, the next day my friend Christine phoned me excitedly from this same beautiful café inviting me to come there to sip a cappuccino with her then. Her firm words were: 'You have to come here. This place is amazing, you will love it and it is perfect for your blog!!' The next day, I entered the shop with Rosanna. It was time to explore The Willow and treat ourselves to a great breakfast. The most beautiful flowers and bouquets, arranged in ...

This Saturday afternoon in Rome, finds my thoughts going to my dearest friend in London, Cesar Baracca. His amazing three-dimensional mosaics made by credit cards pieces, placed on a square - a wooden support 20x20cm - are a celebration of our fragmented era. The long history of money goes from shells to plastic cards. Cesar amuses himself by cutting our credit cards into million pieces and re-arranging them onto a piece of square wood. The object/card lose is status to enter into a new world of combination of colours and shapes. This is the world of Cesar Baracca, where his pieces of art are a cry of delight for the spectator. Born in Rosario, Argentina in 1959, Cesar Baracca studied Fine Arts at The National University in Rosario, where he later taught sculpture as an assistant professor during 1988 and 1989. He is one of the Co-Founders of the Argentine art groups La Vac...

10 Gales is a shining space under the East London railway arches by Bethnal Green train station. Developed over two levels, it includes a gallery space, coffee corner, vintage boutique, and hairdressing salon. 10+1, a space for performances, recently added to the already remarkable list. On walking in, I felt immediately welcome. There is a special open and friendly atmosphere in 10 Gales. After a few minutes of conversation in the coffee corner, I challenged Ernesto (one of the owners, the other being J.J.) to make an espresso for an Italian woman. I have to admit that I was very pleased with my coffee. image taken from the blog eggnspoon 10 Gales is the place where a series of images, ideas, experiences, creativity and emotions have materialised into a beautiful project. It looks that Ernesto and JJ have applied their own winning formula for success: finding various ways to delight the visitor in a unique and creative environment. The gallery space opened about a ye...

PROJECT 50, (17 NATIONS) (2010) Adeniyi ('Niyi) Olagunju Wood pallets, house paint Variable (approx 230x580x17) Fred (London) installation shot http://www.fred-london.com/index.php?mode=exhibitions&id=70 5th August: First Thursday of the month and it is again a big time for the East London’ art world. After a deep immersion in Vyner Street - where I appreciated a great show at Fred (London) by artist Adeniyi (‘Niyi) Olagunju, Structures of Trade - I then joined Lava Collective at The Rag Factory for their new show presenting works by Jo Peel and Stik. http://www.jopeel.com / http://www.flickr.com/photos/stiklondon