2015 Pick Me Up Festival, London

From dinosaur sculptures to illustrations of intimidating women, the sixth annual graphic arts event highlights emerging artists

This year’s edition of excellent London graphic design festival Pick Me Up had a slightly more commercial feel than last year’s, with a number of the upstairs studios and galleries offering multiple products beyond prints, and retailer Lazy Oaf showcasing its new collection. As the 12-day festival gets underway, we spoke with co-curator Karishma Rafferty to get the lowdown on this year’s program, and chose …

The Other Art Fair, London

From the art of sign painting to dreamy aerial imagery, our picks for eye-catching and affordable creations on view now

For those London-dwellers who don’t have the wallet to buy their art at Frieze, alternative event The Other Art Fair proves a bit more affordable. For this edition, many have already found the big draw to be YBA Gavin Turk’s “Project Beard,” for which Turk shaved off his beard and turned himself into famous bearded men Rodin, Morris, Cézanne, Matisse, Man Ray and Dali along …

58 Gin

New to London's blossoming distillery scene, a spirit born from pure curiosity

London continues to nurture its blossoming distillery scene with more and more small operations launching, as spirits now enjoy the artisan renaissance previously reserved for beers and microbreweries. One of the latest contenders is Hackney Downs’ 58 Gin. Mark Marmont—who founded the company—has had a varied career, working—among other things—as a dive master, short order cook and in laboratories. After moving to London from Australia, …