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London New Year Celebrations 2014

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London New Year fireworks as seen from Storey’s Gate.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

London welcomed in 2014 with a spectacular multi-sensory fireworks display on the banks of the river Thames.  Special effects included fruit flavours and smells.  I recorded the fireworks from Storey’s Gate in Westminster.

London New Year fireworks 2014 video, Storey’s Gate

I was very lucky to be invited by a friend to the UK film premier of “The Artist” at the Royal Albert Hall on the New Year’s eve.  This sweet and charming black-and-white romantic comedy, set in the 1920 – 30s, pays homage to the silent era and moves the audience with its storyline and music.

Elizabeth Jones and Eugenie Absalom at The Artist live in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall

The most awarded French film in history, this silent movie by Michel Hazanavicius, was screened with London Symphony Orchestra and featured music by Ludovic Bource.

London Symphony Orchestra performs live at The Artist UK film premier.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

The Royal Albert Hall provided an exceptional setting for this celebrated film, that won five Oscars, seven BAFTAs, six Césars and three Golden Globes.

The Artist live in Concert at the Royal Albert Hall.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

A unique black and white magic, an extraordinary choice of film sets at Hollywood actors residences, a brilliant act by Jean Dujardin as The Artist, George Valentin and Bérénice Béjo as Peppy Miller and the film’s music by French composer Ludovic Bource, reflecting the spirit of Hollywood, blended together in a star quality performance, full of joie de vivre.

London New Year fireworks 2014, Storey’s Gate.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

Happy New Year!

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London Open House: Embassy of the Netherlands

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My cup of Dutch coffee at the Embassy of the Netherlands.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

This year Embassy of the Netherlands opened the gates for the first time in its history. On Saturday, 21 September visitors were treated to a comprehensive tour of the abstract style diplomatic mission and a cup of Dutch coffee.

 

Abstract interior of the Dutch Embassy in London.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

The Dutch diplomatic mission has occupied its 38 Hyde Park Gate residence in Kensington since the end of the Second World War.

 

Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in London. Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

The monumental red brick facade of the seven storey 19th century building is in contrast with its brand new bold and bright abstract interior design by Dutch artists. The interior designer of the Netherlands Ministry for Foreign Affairs and her colleague who is in charge of the Netherlands Government Art Collection took part in 2012 renovations at the embassy.

 

Interior of the Dutch Embassy in London. Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

British design by Paul Smith can be seen on the fabrics of all the chairs and loose cushions.

I enjoyed a cup of bitter Dutch coffee from a retro style coffee machine in the Embassy bar and was quite impressed with hospitable and arty Dutch embassy in London.

 

The Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands portrait at the Dutch Embassy.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Visit my DEMOTIX page to view more photos of London Open House at the Embassy of the Netherlands on 21 September 2013:  Embassy of the Netherlands:  London Open House 2013


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My Photography at Eternal Eve 2013 Exhibition

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Eugenie Absalom and her photography at Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition in London.

 

Eternal Eve 2013 international contemporary art exhibition is under way at La Galleria Pall Mall in central London between 11 and 16 March.  The show is celebrating spring holidays of the 8th March and Mother’s Day.  Paintings, sculpture, digital art and photography were put together by curator Zina Bercovici to pay tribute to a woman in the contemporary society.

Female form is open to artistic interpretations.  It is displayed in a variety of shapes, techniques and styles.  Eternal Eve 2103 display combines figurative works and abstract works, representing women as seen by both male and female artists from 10 countries: UK, Bulgaria, Slovenia, Russia, Ukraine, France, Italy, India, Sweden and South Africa.

 

Eugenie Absalom and her photographs Ballerina and Model at La Galleria Pall Mall.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

My photographs include:  “Galina” that shows the first female artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet Galina Stepanenko, sitting against the backdrop of a Moscow view from the window of a ballet studio, “Model” digital art work, inspired by designer Fred Butler SS12 collection presentation at London Fashion Week 2011, “London Icons” photograph of the four London icons: red telephone box, double decker bus, black taxi and Olympic mascot statue in Strand, “Bee” image and my photograph of a young ballerina, having fun in Green Park during the London Olympics 2012.

 

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Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition video to Delilah by Sir Tom Jones at the Diamond Jubilee Concert.

La Galleria Pall Mall is inside the Royal Opera Arcade, just off Trafalgar Square and Pall Mall at 30 Royal Opera Arcade, 5b Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 4UY.   Eternal Eve 2013 dates are:  11 – 16 March 2013.

View my photos of the Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition preview at La Galleria Pall Mall on 11 March.

Inspired by Women – Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition launched in London

 

Russian artist from Norwich Gena Ivanov happened to be among the visitors of Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition preview.  He came up with this oil portrait of musician Oleg Lapidus, who played saxophone and clarinet on the night.


Exhibition Day by Gena Ivanov, oil on canvas with musician Oleg Lapidus at La Galleria Pall Mall.

 

Photos of my photos at La Galleria Pall Mall during Eternal Eve 2013 exhibition on 11 – 16 March 2013.

 

Eugenie Absalom photography at La Galleria Pall Mall.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

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Chinese New Year of the Snake in London

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Flying red Soho lanterns for the Year of the Snake.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Hundreds of thousands descend on central London each winter for traditional Chinese New Year celebrations, the largest outside Asia.   This year was not an exception, in spite of rain and wind.  The actual date of Chinese New Year varies year after year, but always falls between the end of January and mid February.  The Year of the Snake celebrations took place in Chinatown and Trafalgar Square on Sunday, 10 February 2013.

 

The Year of the Snake celebrations in Soho on 10.02.13.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Inside and outside a Chinese restaurant in Soho.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Due to constant rain throughout Sunday, hundreds of umbrellas were the only thing to be seen in every direction.   I still managed to take photos of the Chinese Lion dance in Soho, Trafalgar Square Chinese New Year celebrations and incredible red Soho lanterns.

 

The Lion Dance in Soho the rain.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

The Lion Dance in Soho on Chinese New Year Sunday.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

This annual event is organised by London Chinatown Chinese Association and supported by Mayor of London.  Chinese New Year 2014, the Year of the Horse, falls on 31 January 2014.

 

White Unicorn and red Soho lanterns.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

Harrods window for the Year of the Snake.  Photo © Eugenie Absalom

 

My photos of the Chinese Year of the Snake celebrations across London:

Chinese New Year 2013 celebrations in central London

Harrods Store Window Display for Chinese Year of the Snake

Ching-He Huang Live Cooking Demonstration at Harrods Store in London

 

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