I visited the exhibition today after the 12 artist’s 12 day set up (for a description of the show visit the page in our Arts Programme part of the site) and was enthused to see truly refreshing work on a highly conceptual level. The curation by collective LeandaKateLouise is really inspired with each space making you stop and ponder and there seem to be new revelations for visitors as they pass and ultimately retrace their steps back through the show - culminating in Rob Eagle’s ‘Just a Cheeky Boy’. Highlights for me are the aforementioned piece, but also Tessa Whitehead’s ‘Cowboy and Nails’ pictured below and in Gallery#3. Tessa Whitehead-Cowboys and Nails I’m not sure what it is - the title reminiscent of a saying, but I’m not sure what; the juxtaposition of the cut out paper cowboy and hard, protruding nails; it poses more questions than I can answer somehow. What strikes you overall though, is a sense of playfulness, of artists having enjoyed themselves here and none more so then in Paulina Michnowska’s ‘Attempt to be patriotic’ which reminded me of the ‘Scorchio’ weather skit on The Fast Show and Richard Woods’ trademark ‘LOGO No. 108’ panelling which took me back to Selfridges’ window display some seasons ago which celebrated his collaboration with Sebastian Wrong for Established & Sons. Gallery1 There is much more to see - the show runs from now until Friday 20th April from 12noon - 6pm (closed 16th and 17th) and is Free. The space is located at 28 Redchurch Street, Shoreditch, E2 7DP - click for info and map.

A bit late coming this review, but still relevant to add my thoughts on the one man, one room installation that INSA created at the project space on 29th March. It was three months in the making and from the off the artist’s enthusiasm and open nature made it a fun trip. I love seeing the space put to good use and sealing up the two other galleries to create an immersive piece in just one space was inspired. I really like the mixture of disciplines and the idea that beauty or deviance is in the eye of the beholder and not enforced on you by the artist. But is he a passive participant here or not? I’m not so sure. But hey - there were over 100 people queuing outside for the limited edition of 50 posters to celebrate the event and the place was rammed with an eclectic mix of Shoreditch types until late into the night. Job done all round and watch this space for further collaborations we are hoping to do with INSA later in the year. For more info on the artist go to his website or blog.

Camden represents everything that’s exciting about London – the proximity to the West End and fusion of market stalls, bars, restaurants and nightclubs all within walking distance of the wide open spaces of Regents Park and Primrose Hill all make it the perfect urban living environment. The Regents Canal is really special - you can be just moments from the market in one direction and Primrose Hill in the other.

The Who? is Londonewcastle and some friends and guest authors that will pop up from time to time giving us and you their views. The What? is London life. What else? It’s who we are, it’s what we do, it’s what we breath. And for us and above all else, it’s where we live. The Why? is to share our enthusiasm for this greatest city on Earth … its richness, its diversity and its ever changing nature.