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Useful websites for London 2012

Posted on June 9, 2012 by ieveson

The start of the Games is fast approaching, with an abundance of related events and activities already in full swing. Like London itself, it can all be hard to navigate if you haven’t a clue where to start. Here are … Continue reading →

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Celebrating London 2012 Evening Reception

Posted on May 11, 2012 by ieveson

A rare bout of sunshine greeted guests to UAL’s Celebrating London 2012 evening reception: a portent, with any luck, to a bright summer ahead of art, culture and sport. The mood inside the Platform Theatre at Central Saint Martins was … Continue reading →

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Chelsea alumnus Anish Kapoor’s Orbit unveiled (officially!)

Posted on May 11, 2012 by ieveson

We reported on it over two years ago – when it was first commissioned – but today Anish Kapoor’s 114.5 sculpture was officially unveiled (despite being clearly visible for three months now). The Chelsea College of Art and Design alumnus’ … Continue reading →

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9th February 2011 International Learning Legacies Conference

Posted on January 18, 2011 by jjlescure

From the 17th January Podium newsletter: “There are 45 free places available to attend the International Learning Legacies Conference on Wednesday 9th February as the University of East London, SOT2K and HLST welcome key academic figures from the Krasnodar Region of Russia (Sochi 2014) … Continue reading →

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Martin Richman creates “One Whirl” for Olympic Park bridge and underpass

Posted on December 8, 2010 by jjlescure

Using recycled materials helps make the artwork ecologically friendly. Image courtesy ODA. Central Saint Martins BA (Honours) Fine Art alumnus Martin Richman won a competition organised by the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) to incorporate an art commission into one of … Continue reading →

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A rock solid legacy – ceramic project at glazing stage

Posted on July 2, 2010 by jjlescure

Alexandra Hill and the final design of her ceramic mural. Central Saint Martins BA (Hons) Ceramic Design graduate 2010 Alexandra Hill, whose grandfather headed up the 1968 Olympics in Mexico, told us about her London 2012 legacy project for East … Continue reading →

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David Hillman: spot-on!

Posted on July 1, 2010 by jjlescure

David Hillman and his stamp design for the Olympic Shooting discipline. The second set of Olympic stamps designed by London College of Communication alumnus David Hillman will be released on 26th July 2010. Preview. The heavy-weight UK creative, famous for his … Continue reading →

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Olympic Terra – cleansing soils with flowers

Posted on June 21, 2010 by jjlescure

Victoria Lee at the Central Saint Martins Degree Shows 2010. Photo by Jaime Leme. Industrial activity and waste management in East London had contaminated the soils of the future Olympic Park for decades. London 2012 has long been cleaning the … Continue reading →

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Art on the Olympic Park: Inside/Out Phase Two – Apply by 21st June 2010

Posted on June 9, 2010 by jjlescure

An artist impression of the Olympic Park Parklands, in Games time and in legacy. Credit London 2012 With Phase Two of the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) Inside/Out programme now on, two opportunities have arisen to manage and deliver high quality artist-led … Continue reading →

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CSM students designed a legacy strategy for Live Sites

Posted on May 27, 2010 by jjlescure

Project overview by Team GO at CSM MA Innovation Management. Two groups of Central Saint Martins MA Innovation Management students were given the opportunity to design a strategy for the London 2012 big screens and event spaces “Live Sites” by … Continue reading →

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