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Generation 10 - New Young British Artists
The third exhibition in partnership with Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, July – October 2010
30 Portman Square, London W1H 7BH
At a moment when there is considerable interest in the new generation of young British artists, Candlestar and the Hyatt Regency – the Churchill are delighted to present Generation 10, an exhibition of work by ten young artists who have this year graduated from three of the UK’s leading art colleges – Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon. These artists follow in extremely illustrious footsteps. David Hockney, Chris Ofili, Anish Kapoor, Steve McQueen, Shirazeh Houshiary, Gavin Turk and Gillian Wearing are just a few of the many internationally acclaimed artists to have graduated from these Colleges. Generation 10 is the third exhibition that Candlestar has developed in partnership with the Hyatt Regency – the Churchill, and the first to feature the work of artists who have newly arrived on the art scene.
Growth – Prix Pictet Third Cycle launched at Les Rencontres d’Arles, 8 July 2010
The new cycle of the Prix Pictet opened at Les Rencontres d´Arles, France, on 8 July with a special evening screening in the Théâtre Antique, showcasing the four Prix Pictet laureates to date.
The theme for the third cycle is Growth. At once a blessing and a curse, Growth, in all its forms, presents one of the great conundrums facing humanity in the early decades of the twenty-first century.
From the dizzying expansion of our cities with their ever increasing dependency on scarce natural resources to the burgeoning populations and the need to feed ourselves, the theme of Growth presents a rich creative challenge.
Click here to watch a video of Fariba Farshad being interviewed about the prize.
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Ann-Marie James. Cornice. Ball-point pen and oil on birch ply panel. 70x54cm. 2010 (detail)
How to Spend It
Candlestar's Art Advisory Team, led by director Fariba Farshad, was recently featured in the Financial Times' How to Spend It magazine.
Madagascar, A Land Out of Balance
Candlestar have produced the catalogue Madagascar – A Land Out of Balance to accompany the second Prix Pictet Commission. For each edition of the Prix Pictet a shortlisted photographer is invited to produce a portfolio of images related to the theme of the award. For 2009 the theme was Earth, and American photographer Ed Kashi was awarded the Commission to visit Madagascar. His stunning photographs are presented in this catalogue.
For more information visit www.prixpictet.com or to a catalogue contact pictet@candlestar.co.uk.
Featured Artist: Maryam Shirinlou
Maryam Shirinlou’s calligraphic paintings and mixed media collages are inspired by mystical Persian poetry, and are often eloquent reflections on the human form and spiritual condition. She has exhibited extensively in Iran and in the last eighteen months her work has been featured in the UAE, UK, China, Belgium and the USA.
Work experience opportunity
Candlestar are offering the opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to participate in our internship scheme, which would give them experience in all aspects of Candlestar’s work. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop skills in arts and education management.
To apply send a CV and covering letter to info@candlestar.co.uk











