tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-199254252024-03-13T00:00:15.373+00:00RCA Secret BlogAn unofficial fan's blog. The annual Royal College of Art Secret postcard exhibition and sale (RCA Secret) takes place in London each year. The show features postcard sized pieces of contemporary art for sale in a variety of media by a large number of varied artists.pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-25609909496356468862023-05-27T10:00:00.002+01:002023-05-27T10:00:22.748+01:00Oli Bennett Charitable Trust Secret Postcard Sale: A Spectacular Art Event for a Worthy Cause<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3a2MXRpsq3q-eh7MH6HlYoWfktZ4iBV0MpAD699kkVxfaMKScOvtIszxkjklMlIF1P0ioX7C8G9U8rvi1FJWVMsGc4rAntJXiCAMx96-l8gfiMU2GOLEm-L1OnpaZKyd1xIhjGzMl6HSzS2q_LnjCnKP9imPwQ9rSkVPgF93xIYVBk3I/s680/FxHzW2bWIAAvZJQ.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="680" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3a2MXRpsq3q-eh7MH6HlYoWfktZ4iBV0MpAD699kkVxfaMKScOvtIszxkjklMlIF1P0ioX7C8G9U8rvi1FJWVMsGc4rAntJXiCAMx96-l8gfiMU2GOLEm-L1OnpaZKyd1xIhjGzMl6HSzS2q_LnjCnKP9imPwQ9rSkVPgF93xIYVBk3I/s320/FxHzW2bWIAAvZJQ.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust is gearing up for an extraordinary art event that promises to captivate art enthusiasts and collectors alike. The Secret Postcard Sale, hosted at Westminster School on 22nd June 2023 at 6:30 pm, brings together a diverse range of talented artists, including Susie Hamilton, Robert Hardy, Annabelle Losa, Lisa V Robinson, Ben Chisnall, Juliette Goddard, Michael Bartlett, Bram, Therese James, Cathy Lomax, and Eunju MacMahon, among many others. With each artist contributing unique postcard-sized artworks, the event aims to raise funds for a noble cause while celebrating artistic talent.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/secret-art-sale-tickets-630864451557" target="_blank">Register for your free ticket to the event here. </a> </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust:
The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust was established to honour the memory of Oli Bennett, who tragically lost his life on the 11 September 2001 in the 911 attacks. The trust aims to support young people from all backgrounds get their business ideas off the ground and turned into sustainable profitable organisations, whatever their scale. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Secret Postcard Sale:
The Secret Postcard Sale is an event organized by the Oli Bennett Charitable Trust, bringing together renowned artists and emerging talents to create original artworks in the form of A5 postcards. These unique artworks are then sold anonymously, allowing art enthusiasts to purchase pieces without knowing the artist's identity until after the sale. Each postcard costs £60.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Impact:
The Secret Postcard Sale not only offers art enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and affordable artworks but also serves a larger purpose. Proceeds from the sale will support the Oli Bennett Charitable Trust's beneficiaries. </p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Participating in the Secret Postcard Sale:
Art enthusiasts and collectors are encouraged to attend the Secret Postcard Sale at Westminster School on 22nd June 2023 at 6:30 pm. The event will provide an exciting atmosphere where attendees can peruse the wide array of postcard-sized artworks, each one holding the potential for discovery and delight. With the knowledge that their contributions will make a difference, attendees can purchase these mini-masterpieces and support the charitable endeavours of the Oli Bennett Charitable Trust.</p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: #f7f7f8; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; color: #374151; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Conclusion:
The Oli Bennett Charitable Trust's Secret Postcard Sale is set to be a remarkable evening, showcasing the talents of renowned artists and emerging creatives while raising funds for charitable causes. Attendees can expect to be enchanted by the diversity of artistic styles and themes captured in these postcard-sized artworks. By participating in this event, art enthusiasts will not only acquire unique pieces but also contribute to the trust's meaningful endeavors. Mark your calendars for 22nd June 2023 and prepare to immerse yourself in the world of art for a good cause.</p>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-45162689659854740092020-01-06T16:43:00.003+00:002020-01-06T16:43:34.594+00:00RIP John Baldessari<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So sad to lose John Baldessari, veteran American conceptual artist and regular RCA secret contributor at the age of 88.</div>
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<br />pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-89698132921282032982019-01-29T16:15:00.001+00:002019-01-29T16:15:54.062+00:00Susan Hiller RIP<div><img id="id_6818_2e36_efbd_7a5b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rgCXsXlA3fE/XFB8ON1mE7I/AAAAAAAANjw/U4bDImTF6d05He3IxT6zGss_k-rE_hpEgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div><div>We are very sad to hear reports that Susan Hiller has passed away. Susan contributed to RCA secret on a great number of occasions and her cards were always highly sought after. The art world has lost a very special talent. </div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-1207274612263440212018-12-23T11:56:00.001+00:002018-12-23T11:56:56.569+00:00Come in number 1655 your time is up<div><img id="id_c836_5fda_594f_e421" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vm2P7UvSZu4/XB94BJdKDNI/AAAAAAAABS0/mi8xARv53G8v3i03agN6e4ilJpxKioAMwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_26ea_3f97_6f40_4d73" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zBnJ2y32aaw/XB94Bt6IeKI/AAAAAAAABS4/wbIfixDCR08drPtuB1rurzjb2INT25fZQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>1654 cards online. Names given for each of the artists of those 1654 cards on the website. 1654 cards on the scrolling display in the room with the tills.<div><br></div><div>BUT there was a 1655th card tucked away in a little corner with 4 other cards. It’s to be assumed this was the “late arrivals board” and the card shared its little space with two Richard malone cards, a sadie Hennessy and a Celia Hempton. Illustrious company indeed. So who did it? And who bought it? Can you solve this mystery? </div><div><br></div><div><br></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-75663542454315314142018-12-12T19:43:00.001+00:002018-12-12T19:43:02.026+00:00Facebook group<div><img id="id_90bf_70ff_3fdd_893" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-78Q_2cpy644/XBFkxNy2MdI/AAAAAAAABSY/nqRQRYREl_0SL3rv2it9gjtc_uYLhG3wwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>An rca secret Facebook group has been set up. Do come and join us <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/268019923871547/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/268019923871547/</a><div><br></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-55849965663144085992018-12-09T10:14:00.000+00:002018-12-09T10:14:26.209+00:00My RCA secret 2018<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;">
This year' version of RCA Secret again brought changes. The show was back in Kensington again but in a different space, the senior common room on the third floor of the RCA's Darwin Building.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I was pleased about most of changes but nervous about how the queueing would work. The college had said that camping overnight would be banned and that queueing would only be allowed <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://1/" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">from 8am</a> (opening time on sale day was also changed to 12 noon). I couldn't understand how this would work but in the end the college's security team agreed a very sensible compromise with those who wanted to queue for longer than 4 hours and, to the security teams great credit, they managed the queue and the queue's expectations extremely well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It's certainly a different experience isn't it having only 2 days to look at cards? I can't say I will get used to it as there is a huge amount to take in over a very short space of time. I would still prefer the viewing to take place in the week leading up to the sale but understand that this is a big commitment of time for the college to manage. Perhaps we could have online viewing for a few days before the sale?<o:p></o:p></div>
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I also had the chance to talk to the show's two curators Janice and Anna. Their love and enthusiasm for the works and excitement at curating this project was clear for everyone to see and I enjoyed speaking to them both immensely. Those who went to the show will have seen lots of nice touches – a pink wall, a portrait wall, a political wall, close juxtaposition of Donald Trump images to dick pics etc. Very nicely done and I hope that this is the start of a long association between Janice and Anna and the show. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Others have commented that they found the numbering confusing and I do have to agree with that – for someone with my rubbish eyesight I had problems reading the numbers placed underneath the cards and the fact that they didn't run round the room in ascending numerical order did make it tough given the limited time and the poor lighting in the room. It was also quite hard to see the cards on the top 2 levels as they were put too high up.</div>
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Anyway back to the art and despite some noticeable missing names from the list of contributors my view is that it was a very strong year in terms of the quality of the pieces on display. There were some jaw droppingly brilliant pieces by both upcoming and established artists, young and old, identifiable and secret in a huge variety of media. It's very hard to pick out just one as there were so many to choose from but as you would expect there were brilliant paintings, some amazing ceramics, intricate pencil drawings and so much in between. I was a kid in a sweet shop trying to choose between them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Anyway I had a good Friday looking round the cards, having lunch with John in Wagamama's and then discussing with my daughter on Friday evening at home her favourites.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Out of deference to the college's request and for various other reasons I decided not to queue overnight and had a warm, comfy night in bed before arriving first thing in morning to the queue. I think I was probably about 15 in the queue which, given there was no raffle, was very exciting. I took my place just behind Kay and in front of a student at the college who was queueing for his first time. As usual I met so many lovely people in the queue, some for the first time and a few for the 18<sup>th</sup> time and everything in between. Was great to catch up with Chris again and to see Gerrard, Brie and far too many others to namecheck but hello to you all. The RCA Secret queue is the friendliest in London. <o:p></o:p></div>
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My word did it rain for a couple of hours. The rain came sheeting down – drenching my little pop up stool and my bag. I kept relatively dry through a rather bedraggled brolly and waterproof trousers. Perhaps because of this awful weather and the missing contributors the queue wasn't long and by the time some other members of my family turned up after 12 it was still probably around 200 deep. Even those who joined the queue at the end still therefore had at least 800 to 900 cards to choose from. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Eventually the rain relented and the last hour of queueing was relatively dry. Doors opened promptly at we walked up the stairs to the tills. This is the most nerve-making and exciting part of the sale. Are you going to get the cards you want? What will be left? <o:p></o:p></div>
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Once at the front of the till I spent some time asking for cards that weren't there and deciding what I wanted. First card I asked for was the Peter Jones card and I was delighted and little bit surprised when I heard that it was available. I then eventually made my mind up about the other three and was about to sort out payment when the person at the till said "Oh do you only want 3?". It became clear that I must have misheard her about the Peter Jones and I subsequently discovered that it was sold to the first person in the queue. Ah well. I am lucky enough to have one of Peter's cards from another sale and some other works by him so I can’t complain.<o:p></o:p></div>
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A card that read on the front "A study for a Picasso Emoji… After Velasquez" I had no idea who it was by at the time I bought it but subsequently found out on Instagram it is by Toby Ursell. Toby very generously offered to send me another study he had done which is really above and beyond. Thanks Toby!<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of Debbie Lawson's red bears. I rather regretted making <a href="http://rcasecret.blogspot.com/2018/11/countdown-to-sale-our-list-of.html">this blog</a> post when I say what Debbie Lawson's contributions to this year's sale was. I loved her red bear at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition and this smaller version is a delightful addition to my collection.<o:p></o:p></div>
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After completing my purchase I spent a few minutes in the gallery talking to others and then rejoined the queue (only to keep my mum and daughter company). Those who saw me in the queue again and thought I might be trying to buy another set of cards I hope will be reassured that I wasn't and was just there to keep them company and give both young and old support if needed (more needed for the old than the young these days!).<o:p></o:p></div>
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My daughter who is now 16 has grown up with the sale and her bedroom walls reflect her changing age and tastes as she has matured into a young woman. Its lovely to see her enthusiasm and excitement for the sale. Some may know she has not been terribly well these last few years but she is on the mend now and one year she hopes to camp out overnight.<o:p></o:p></div>
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My other half was also in the queue, with her own list as well and buying her own cards. This year she ended up, purely coincidentally, with one of Wayne Chisnall's amazing paintings, which she had high up on her list. Years ago after a previous sale I bought her a Wayne Chisnall drawing of a Jellyscuttle after she missed out on it at RCA Secret. Funny how these things come around. <o:p></o:p></div>
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But But But that wasn't the end of the buying. Due to the new rule for Monday I was back again on Monday buying more. Not just for me but for others who couldn't make it. I had 5 different lists to manage and tick off but I successfully picked up more cards for myself, my daughter and for 2 others. What a great success this innovation was – I know I wasn't the only person to return and buy more (some really pushed the boat out). It's a complete no-brainer to do this and I very much hope the college keeps this idea going next year. I got some lovely cards including an amazing piece by Follie Gioir that is so beautifully intricate and delicate. Going to be tricky to frame!<o:p></o:p></div>
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pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-77983184754475902012018-12-01T17:54:00.001+00:002018-12-01T17:54:31.041+00:00Sale day <img id="id_bcac_3772_85bf_b346" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ImOEuC5AxTM/XALK1eiNVrI/AAAAAAAABRg/TpuxXZtJ6449CAJfBOQnKzu981WmThY-gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br> <div><br></div><div>A fabulous day at RCA secret today. The predicted queuing chaos didn’t happen due to some pragmatic decisions taken by the RCA security team. Hats off to them.</div><div><br></div><div>It was great to catch up with so many regulars. So lovely to see you all. A full write up will follow after collection day but I’m very happy with my purchases.</div><div><br></div><div>I would encourage anyone who hasn’t yet had a chance to go down there to pop down. There will still be some great cards left.</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks to all at the rca for another great sale and thanks in particular to all the contributors. The efforts put into so many of the cards was immense. </div><div><br></div><div><img id="id_95e3_a1a1_8a30_12dd" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pLn8jJBQMRM/XALK1VLlzDI/AAAAAAAABRc/nJcZ8oOno48M3LzIJk7uPLawvelwV6s0QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 349px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-33738483018223544892018-11-29T08:58:00.001+00:002018-11-29T08:58:28.831+00:00Minutes until the cards go live!!<div><img id="id_aab4_6072_3016_45e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h2zqQJMJIBA/W_-qMjHOs6I/AAAAAAAABRQ/Qgv7ACclF1kWwbrVdF1jDN2_EfOj__1AQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>Who’s excited? I know I am.<div><br></div><div>Just a reminder for those who haven’t noticed SALE DAY IS SATURDAY AT 12 NOON.</div><div><br></div><div>Don’t be turning up expecting the sale to start at 8am as in previous years. </div><div><br></div><div>The college have asked people not to queue before 8am so we should respect that.</div><div><br></div><div>Eyes down, have fun spotting your favourite cards and I will see you at the viewing tomorrow or the sale on Saturday. <br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-8177110406672419072018-11-20T08:20:00.001+00:002018-11-20T08:20:17.029+00:00Definitely over 2000 cards then<div><img id="id_4be7_4496_fecf_81f6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ts_sGPOlPwg/W_PDvXPZ3hI/AAAAAAAABQ8/_OimXrMBZjQNSouAN7qoD--pgJxT7YLrgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>The college most recent <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/news/rca-announces-eagerly-anticipated-stewarts-rca-secret-2018/" id="id_6b71_ea79_c6ab_5e5e">article</a> on the sale clearly says that over 2000 cards will feature in this year’s sale - a significantly increased number on last year.<div><br></div><div>Here’s the full text </div><div><br></div><div><div class="bc3 intro" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.278em; margin-top: 16px;"><div class="rich-text" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">From 30 November until 3 December 2018 over 2,000 postcard-sized original artworks will be on display at the College’s Kensington campus. The annual fundraising exhibition offers the unique opportunity to own original artworks by some of today’s greatest artists and designers with each small-scale masterpiece available for a minimum donation of £60. The only catch, or perhaps what makes <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/stewarts-rca-secret-2018/" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;">Stewarts RCA Secret</a> so appealing, is that all postcards are displayed anonymously.</span></p></div></div><div class="rich-text" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In the past contributors to the exhibition have included renowned alumni and friends of the College including Christopher Bailey, David Bailey, Sir James Dyson, Tracey Emin, Norman Foster, Thomas Heatherwick, Anish Kapoor, Mike Leigh, Steve McQueen, Grayson Perry, Zandra Rhodes, Sir Paul Smith and Yinka Shonibare. Current students and recent alumni are also invited to contribute to the exhibition, offering the chance to view and own works by the art and design stars of the future.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">A huge range of approaches, subjects and mediums feature in the exhibition, demonstrating the creativity, ingenuity and innovation of RCA students, staff, graduates and friends. From photography and collage, to drawing, painting, and even sculpture and embroidery – the works on display offer something for all tastes, with the only requirement being that all artworks have to be postcard sized. Confirmed contributors this year include Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park; contemporary artist Bob and Roberta Smith; and painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><img id="id_8d8a_21e7_8731_14a8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TFie2ElUFXg/W_PDvVKchKI/AAAAAAAABQ0/uPHgU7XGbI0KlZm6CG4ZWTdKZX_96KLnQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stewarts RCA Secret was established in 1994 and is London’s original postcard exhibition. All proceeds from the annual event go towards the<a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/support-the-rca/rca-fund-1/" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;">RCA Fund</a>. This vital support enables the College to offer bursaries to students who would not otherwise be able to attend the RCA and benefit from its world-leading education. Through the support of the public, Stewarts RCA Secret enables the College to provide transformational experiences to talented individuals regardless of their background or financial circumstances and foster the next generation of RCA graduates at a formative time in their careers.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Images of all postcards in the exhibition will be released online from 9am on Thursday 29 November, 24 hours before the exhibition opens to the public. Stewarts RCA Secret will then be open for viewing from Friday 30 November at 12pm. Supporters will have the opportunity to purchase their postcards from Saturday 1 December to Monday 3 December.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">In order to purchase a postcard, supporters must register on the RCA Secret website to obtain a buyer’s ID. Buyers will be able to purchase their chosen postcards, initially capped at four per buyer, throughout the exhibition from 1 to 3 December. On the last day of the exhibition, everyone will be welcome to come back and choose unlimited postcards. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><img id="id_416f_4086_6739_d700" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZiGuAGLZ70E/W_PDvS60WbI/AAAAAAAABQ4/FzLlok9tdPk5pJkFsZAGI2OY8OT3Mqd0ACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Purchased postcards can be collected in person on the collection day, Thursday 6 December, or posted once the exhibition has closed.</span></p><hr style="box-sizing: content-box; height: 0px; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-color: rgb(128, 128, 128); border-top-style: none; border-left-style: none;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/news-and-events/events/stewarts-rca-secret-2018/" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;">Stewarts RCA Secret 2018</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span>Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2EU<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exhibition & postcard selection: Saturday 1 December 12–6pm; Sunday 2 and Monday 3 December 10am–6pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Collection day: Thursday 6 December from 4–8pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Viewing day: Friday 30 November from 12–7pm </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><font color="#000000"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><a href="https://www.stewartslaw.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;">Stewarts LLP</a> is proud to sponsor the RCA Secret exhibition. Stewarts is one of the UK's leading litigation law firms. They have built a strong reputation for innovative and ground breaking dispute practice</span></font></p></div></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-31457939805149220202018-11-18T08:57:00.002+00:002018-11-18T09:04:39.905+00:00Who is Candra Cassini part 2?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We’ve written about this topic before <a href="http://rcasecret.blogspot.com/2016/01/who-is-candra-cassini.html">here</a><br>
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In the midst of the chaos that was rca secret 2017 one thing may have passed people by - Candra Cassini did no less that 8, yes 8 cards. If you don’t believe us see <a href="https://london.secret.rca.ac.uk/rca-secret-2017/">here</a>. <br>
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Now we know that for most contributing artists last year they were only sent 2 cards. Some appear to have done 4, either because they were well known contributors or presumably because they were sent 2 packs in error and decided to generously donate 4 cards. But no one else did anywhere close to 8.<br>
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Indeed in the history of rca secret it has been very rare indeed for an artist to contribute more than 6 cards. 6 cards used to be the maximum sent to any artist - Gehard Richter did 6 in 2009 for example. There are plenty of other examples. <div><br></div><div>There is one example we can recall of an artist doing more than 6 and that was Richard Wentworth a few years ago, around 2010 from memory. Of course Wentworth was head of sculpture at the college at the time so that is perhaps not so surprising. His cards, photographs of tomatoes in odd places, were a delight that year. </div><div><br></div><div>Readers may be able to remember other examples but there certainly aren’t that many. <br>
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The existence of 8 cards last year leads us to suspect even more than Cassini is a “nom de plume” for someone at or close to the college. It’s noteworthy this year that the college are doing their Hidden RCA exhibitions - is Cassini one of the college’s technical staff? We know it is someone who has been connected to the college since around 2003 or 2004 who has been able to contribute to rca secret every year since then.<br>
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Who knows, it’s a fabulous mystery and one we rather hope will never be revealed. It’s a glorious sub plot to the wonderful institution that rca secret has become and is one of the many reasons why we love it so much.<br>
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<br></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-86970180515206099592018-11-17T08:49:00.001+00:002018-11-17T08:49:00.134+00:00More contributor news<div><img id="id_2136_83d1_1e9d_75a7" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-P4svWqJCtDI/W-_V-nJMhMI/AAAAAAAABQM/zZ66FObEfj0ybgfqH6jpoCcCrwMR2NPswCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>More exciting contributor news from<a href="https://fadmagazine.com/2018/11/16/rca-secret-2018/" id="id_9cf5_e7fa_ee6_ecca"> fad magazine</a>. Plenty of big names to get your teeth into here and a different number of cards - more than 2000 are said to be exhibited in this article.<div><br></div><div>Full text here: <br><div><br></div><div><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Established in 1994, RCA Secret is London’s original postcard exhibition where supporters have the opportunity to purchase artwork by some of the world’s most celebrated artists, illustrators and designers, as well as up-and-coming graduates and students from the College. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Each year supporters have their art credentials tested as the identity of their chosen artwork’s maker is kept secret and revealed only once the £60 donation is made. All proceeds go to the RCA Fund, which supports the next generation of RCA students. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">More than 2,000 postcard sized artworks will be exhibited this year and confirmed contributors include Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, film director Ridley Scott, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, conceptual, video and installation artist Jeremy Deller, artist Celia Hempton, conceptual artist Ryan Gander, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling, fashion designer Sadie Williams, photomontage artist Peter Kennard, ceramicist Magdalene Odundo, contemporary artist Bob and Roberta Smith, sculptor Alison Wilding and fashion designer Richard Malone. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Every contribution is an original artwork, produced with the same rigour as any other work by the maker. Although restricted to being postcard sized, the subject matter and approaches vary widely, from photography and collage to drawing, painting, and even sculpture and embroidery.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Previous contributors include renowned alumni and friends of the College David Bowie, Yoko Ono, Stella McCartney, David Bailey, Sir James Dyson, Tracey Emin, Anish Kapoor, Jarvis Cocker, Steve McQueen, Zandra Rhodes, Peter Blake and Yinka Shonibare.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">RCA Secret will be open for viewing from Friday 30 November at the RCA’s Kensington campus. Supporters will have the opportunity to purchase their artworks from Saturday 1 December to Monday 3 December.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Images of all artworks in the exhibition will be released online from 9am on Thursday 29 November, 24 hours before the exhibition opens to the public. In order to purchase an artwork, supporters must register on the RCA Secret website to obtain a buyer’s ID. </span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Preview day: Friday 30 November, 12 – 7pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exhibition & artwork selection: Sat 1 December 12 – 6pm; Sun 2 & Mon 3 December 10am – 6pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Collection day: Thursday 6 December, 4 – 8pm</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem; padding: 0px; line-height: 1.8; text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Senior Common Room, Royal College of Art Darwin Building, entrance off Jay Mews SW7 2EU<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><a href="http://london.secret.rca.ac.uk/2018" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: none; line-height: inherit;">london.secret.rca.ac.uk/2018</a> #RCASecret</span></p></div><div><br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-15638459238448356022018-11-16T20:41:00.001+00:002018-11-16T20:41:43.607+00:00Grayson Perry a contributor to this year’s sale<div><img id="id_e873_29c8_8bfc_42d6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WvYzFhpBDo8/W-8rhv1phCI/AAAAAAAABQA/zgm3Lv_SofYPiUrema0YlrzoZtJU5PAiwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div><br></div>Sponsors of rca secret Stewart’s law have revealed that Grayson Perry is a contributor to this year’s sale. They also advise that there will be 1,800 cards in this year’s sale.<div><br></div><div>Here’s the full text of the article </div><div><br></div><div><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Stewarts RCA Secret Exhibition 2018 runs from Friday 30 November to Monday 3 December, and has 1,800 anonymous postcard-sized pieces of art available to purchase.</span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Established in 1994, Stewarts RCA Secret is London’s original postcard exhibition where supporters have the opportunity to buy artwork by some of the world’s most celebrated artists, illustrators and designers, as well as up-and-coming graduates and students from the college.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This year, contributors include Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry, film director Ridley Scott, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith, conceptual, video and installation artist Jeremy Deller, painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling and Wallace and Gromit creator, Nick Park.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Each year, the exhibition’s supporters have their art credentials tested as the identity of their chosen artwork’s creator is only revealed once the £60 donation is made. All proceeds go to the RCA Fund, which supports the next generation of RCA students at a formative time in their careers.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Stewarts is proud to sponsor the RCA Secret Postcard exhibition for the 6th year running.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Images of the artworks in the exhibition will be available to view from 9am on Thursday 29 November, 24 hours before the exhibition is open. They will be available to view online <a href="https://london.secret.rca.ac.uk/2018/#postcards" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">here</a>.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The exhibition will be held in the Senior Common Room at the Royal College of Art’s Darwin building, which is part of the Kensington Campus.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px 0px 0.75em; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; max-width: 660px;"><span style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">To be eligible to purchase the postcards, you will have to be registered via the <a href="https://london.secret.rca.ac.uk/users/register/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;">RCA Secret’s website</a>.</span></p></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-48287909071257049542018-11-13T08:25:00.001+00:002018-11-13T08:25:02.968+00:00Countdown to the sale - our list of contributors<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Really not long to go now and little news emanating from the college about contributors so we thought the below might give you something to pass the time. <br />
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We are no clearer on how sale day is going to work and what systems the college will have in place to deal with the number of people who all will be turning up at 8 in the morning all with an expectation of being first, or near first, in the queue. I very much hope the college have a cunning plan (they can't say they haven't been warned).<br />
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The lovely Anita Klein has confirmed to us that she has contributed again. Needless to say her mini masterpieces won't be too difficult to spot. <br />
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Also keep an eye out for Debbie Lawson's contributions. Debbie did the amazing Red Bear (pictured) at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition which many commentators felt was the standout piece of that exhibition. What will her postcards be???<br />
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Three of the very best RCA secret contributors have also confirmed they will be there again this year - Peter Jones, Elinor Evans and Susie Hamilton. Any collector can be very proud to add a piece from these amazing artists to their collection. <br />
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We also know the show will feature contributions from in no particular order K M Bosy, Emma Barnard, Broughton & Birnie, Wayne Chisnall, Jolanta Dolewska, Dorthe Kaergaard, Sarah Kurdika, Ray Richardson, Michael Angove, Frances Aviva Blane, Nadia Nervo, Babette Wagenvoort, Angela Lamb, Lorraine K Snape, Anya Charikov-Mickleburgh, Pernille Braun, Liesel Thomas, Simon Leahy Clark, Andrew Bunce, Andrew Kulman, Jennie Edwards, Jo Lewis, Jospehine Halbert, Mark Gamsu and Jennifer Baird amongst no doubt many others.<br />
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<br />pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-90475993823962391692018-09-11T22:13:00.001+01:002018-09-11T22:13:56.581+01:00First contributor news<img id="id_640d_f16c_4fea_4862" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5YDYBLNZGs8/W5gwEDq6i1I/AAAAAAAABPE/XPQFUKfdqRk6ASm9uGtM3mJHVX2GTz2RQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br>An rca press release has revealed contributor news for this year’s sale. First named contributors are Nick Park, Maggi Hambling and Bob and Roberta smith. The press releases also confirms that cards will be £60 this year.<div><br></div><div><br><img id="id_382b_5c87_1a2c_fe92" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X5bS_VTlPdM/W5gwEc1cXdI/AAAAAAAABPM/R-P6EDNPO_oBuwb6kmpLO9tHodtDDHkrwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><div class="bc3 intro" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.278em; margin-top: 16px;"><div class="rich-text" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Royal College of Art, Darwin Building, entrance off Jay Mews SW7 2EU <br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Exhibition & postcard selection: Sat 1 December 12 – 6pm; Sun 2 and Mon 3 December 10am – 6pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Collection day: Thurs 6 December from 4 – 8pm<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Viewing day: Fri 30 November from 12 – 7pm </span></span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"></p></div></div><div class="rich-text" style="box-sizing: border-box;"><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">The Royal College of Art (RCA) is proud to announce details of its fun and exciting annual fundraising exhibition, RCA Secret, sponsored by Stewarts.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Established in 1994, Stewarts RCA Secret is London’s original postcard exhibition where supporters have the opportunity to own artwork by some of the world’s most celebrated artists, illustrators and designers, as well as up-and-coming graduates and students from the College.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Each year supporters have their art credentials tested as the identity of their chosen artwork’s maker is kept secret and revealed only once the £60 donation is made. All proceeds go to the RCA Fund, which supports the next generation of RCA students at a formative time in their careers.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">More than 2,000 postcards will be exhibited this year and confirmed contributors include Wallace and Gromit creator, Nick Park, contemporary artist Bob and Roberta Smith, and painter and sculptor Maggi Hambling.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Every contribution is an original artwork, produced with the same rigour as any other work by the maker. Although restricted to being postcard sized, the subject matter and approaches vary widely, from photography and collage, to drawing, painting, and even sculpture and embroidery.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Previous contributors include renowned alumni and friends of the College including Christopher Bailey, David Bailey, Sir James Dyson, Tracey Emin, Norman Foster, Thomas Heatherwick, Anish Kapoor, Mike Leigh, Steve McQueen, Grayson Perry, Zandra Rhodes, Sir Paul Smith and Yinka Shonibare.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stewarts RCA Secret will be open for viewing from Friday 30 November at the RCA’s Kensington campus. Supporters will have the opportunity to purchase their postcards from Saturday 1 December to Monday 3 December, just in time for Christmas.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 12px 0px;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Images of all postcards in the exhibition will be released online from 9am on Thursday 29 November, 24 hours before the exhibition opens to the public. In order to purchase a postcard, supporters must register on the RCA Secret website to obtain a buyer’s ID. Buyers will be able to purchase their chosen postcards, initially capped at four per buyer, throughout the exhibition from 1 to 3 December. On the last day of the exhibition, everyone will be welcome to come back and choose unlimited postcards. <br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Postcards can be collected in person on the collection day, Thursday 6 December, or posted once the exhibition has closed.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;">Stewarts is proud to sponsor the RCA Secret exhibition. Stewarts is the UK's leading litigation-only law firm. They have a strong international reputation for excellence in ground breaking and innovative litigation. <a href="http://www.stewartslaw.com/" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: color 0.2s ease; text-decoration: none;">http://www.stewartslaw.com</a><br style="box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><div><br></div></div><img id="id_f456_da45_c64d_4036" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PrZJE2qbxnU/W5gwETaGqNI/AAAAAAAABPI/q3i_ci86tv8qdmDHiePG7icXt8SbXhajgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-54237680738075381492018-09-06T08:06:00.002+01:002018-09-06T08:06:24.121+01:00£60The price of cards is going up to £60 for this year according to <a href="https://www.artrabbit.com/events/rca-secret-2018">this blog</a><br />
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RCA Secret is a fundraising exhibition of original postcard-sized artworks by internationally acclaimed artists, illustrators and designers plus up-and-coming graduates and students from the Royal College of Art.</div>
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Established in 1994, RCA Secret is London’s original postcard exhibition. RCA Secret not only directly helps the next generation of artists and designers pursue their studies and supports students at a formative time in their careers, but also gives you a chance to get your hands on original works of art for a small donation. The Secret? Each postcard is signed only on the back, so supporters don’t know the identity of the artists until they have made their donation.<br />
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</section><br />pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-16791666771414606872018-09-05T20:00:00.000+01:002018-09-05T20:00:34.781+01:00An RCA secret card isn't just for Christmas <div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt;">
Just under 3 months to go until RCA Secret and for those who haven't noticed the college has published details of the arrangements for this year on the RCA Secret site.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Lets start with the positives. Cards have gone out very early to contributing artists and with the deadline for return not being until the beginning of November it is to be hoped that this will be a really great year for contributions. Already on twitter artists such as Peter Jones, Anita Klein and Susie Hamilton have tweeted that they have returned their cards to the college so this seems very promising. Also last year contributing artists were only sent 2 cards to return. I understand that artists have been able to do 3 or even 4 cards each this year which means hopefully a bumper number of cards and more opportunities for fans to get what they want.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next the college has reintroduced the viewing day. It is clearly important to get an opportunity to see the cards in the flesh not just online and the college have responded to the criticisms of last years show by having a full viewing day <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://0" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="0" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">on 30 November 2018</a>. I am sure I will see many of you there, I have already booked a day off from work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Also the college have relaxed the rules on numbers of cards that can be bought so that on the final day of the sale, <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://1" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="1" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">Monday 3 December</a>, so you can return to the sale and buy as many more cards as you like. I've been saying for some time this would be a good idea, so I'm pleased the college have implemented it. The limit on purchases to 4 cards each is essential at the start of the sale but there seems no reason to continue to enforce that once the initial rush has subsided. I'm sure I'm bound to return on the last day for a final trawl and the opportunity to scoop up a couple more cards. I suspect I am not alone. More cards sold, more money for bursaries so everyone is a winner. I expect the cards to sell well give how close the sale is to Christmas. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the more controversial side the raffle has been scrapped this year. I appreciate the raffle wasn't universally popular but it's worth remembering that the raffle was introduced for 3 reasons – to bring extra revenue to the college; to try and stop people queueing for so long as local residents complained; and because it levelled the field and meant that everyone had a chance of getting the best cards, not just the predominantly male and 100% able bodied people who were prepared to queue for 2 weeks plus outside the sale. If the raffle is scrapped then an efficient system has to be introduced to deal with the sale day. The college have simply said at the moment that camping is banned and that queueing will not be allowed <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://2" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="2" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">until 8am</a> on the morning of the sale and that security will be around to enforce this. I'm struggling to understand how that works in practice. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The reality is that there will be a number of people – at least 100, probably more, who would have been prepared to queue for longer than 4 hours for the sale. It can be assumed that most of those people will be there <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://3" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="3" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">at 8am</a> on the day, and many will have turned up much earlier than that. How will this be dealt with? Who will be 1<sup>st</sup>, 2<sup>nd</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup> in the queue when the college allows queuing <a dir="ltr" href="x-apple-data-detectors://4" style="-webkit-text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.258824); color: black;" x-apple-data-detectors-result="4" x-apple-data-detectors-type="calendar-event" x-apple-data-detectors="true">at 8am</a>. If it is a free for all then I worry that it could get unpleasant. People may be put off coming at all, which would be sad. The college need to, in my opinion, give information as to how they envisage this working.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-90310071258128091522018-05-06T08:34:00.001+01:002018-05-09T13:14:09.689+01:00ConsultationTrue to their word the RCA have consulted with some of those who complained about last years show. I wasn't asked initially but have now given them my thoughts. Hopefully the results of the consultation will be out soon and that the views of the those consulted is taken into account. It will be the autumn before we know it and I would hope that we will soon have a date for this years show as well so that we know what to work to.pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-37028371109694995352018-02-13T13:26:00.000+00:002018-02-13T13:26:08.522+00:00RCA secret 2018 will return in the autumnThe college have announced <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/support-the-rca/rca-fund-1/rca-secret/">on their website</a> that this years RCA secret will return in the autumn of 2018. <br />
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They also say that this will be the 25th year and 25th Sale. I'm not sure that is right. RCA secret started in 1994 so I guess you could just about shoehorn that as being "the 25th year" of RCA secret (although most I think would argue that was 2019). As there was no sale in 2012 this will definitely be only the 24th sale. <br />
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Anyway away from the pedantry it is exciting news. Can't wait for the next incarnation. Let's hope the college make good on their offer to discuss with the fans the format of the show after last years disastrous sale day.<br />
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<b>The RCA will launch its 25th annual RCA Secret exhibition and sale in Autumn 2018.</b></div>
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Since its launch in 1994, the RCA's annual fundraising postcard exhibition and sale features over 1,000 postcard-sized drawings, collages, photographs and sculptures by some of the world’s most celebrated artists and designers, as well as by promising students from the College.<br />
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All proceeds of RCA Secret go to the RCA Fund, funding bursaries and scholarships going to students who benefit from the financial aid the RCA is able to provide through this unique fundraiser.<br />
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RCA Secret attracts high-profile art collectors and passionate art lovers. Each of the postcards on display is sold anonymously, with the artist only being revealed after the point of sale, once the card is bought by a collector. Previous contributors include David Hockney, Yinka Shonibare, David Bowie, John Baldessari, Tracey Emin and Christopher Bailey.<br />
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In 2018, RCA Secret will mark its twenty-fifth year. More information and dates coming soon…<br />
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<b>In the meantime, please support students to complete their studies and <a href="https://www.rca.ac.uk/more/support-the-rca/donate/single-gift/">make a gift</a> to the RCA Fund today</b><b>. </b><br />
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To view postcard images of past RCA Secret exhibitions and for more details on the event visit <a href="http://london.secret.rca.ac.uk/">http://london.secret.rca.ac.uk</a></div>
pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-81088826962452793412017-09-17T07:32:00.001+01:002017-09-17T07:33:30.770+01:00My RCA secret 2017<div><img id="id_3e5a_81fc_4a55_10d8" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5YLw1fudGdM/Wb4W_X2CG_I/AAAAAAAABNc/-0i-7UuN7OUnbdBfOGPGWRp0TDGLuOK4QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div>So much to say about this year's sale. Where to start. I suppose there is only place - the queue chaos on Saturday. I was lucky enough to be a guest of my daughter who won the raffle, will tell you further down what we bought. We were quite hopeful of getting cards high up on the list being in 48th and 49th place respectively.<br><br>Arriving outside the college we were greeted with what appeared to be an organised queue, smiling friendly staff brandishing pastries. I was curious as to how the queue would be dealt with inside but assumed we would be let into the exhibition in stages and be assembled in order inside. In the 3 queues outside there was no attempt to assemble people in order save for the division of the three queues.<br><br></span><img id="id_9fcc_c76a_e2e8_bdaa" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5ldzDi627Gc/Wb4W_ouwasI/AAAAAAAABNk/KOpmoi4xTZQ4n9YKdWryoWId-EwkkDingCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><br>It was a bonus when one of the organisers announced that we would be let in soon and could go into the exhibition.<br><br>Nowhere in any of the literature before the sale was there any suggestion that there would be a free for all once inside the building. Indeed the winning notice from the college assured winners:<br><br>"your place in the queue is guaranteed"</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><img id="id_28b6_b1a3_20fe_702" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fK5wOdQ1JbM/Wb4W_X9D6rI/AAAAAAAABNg/SF0H9dka2uoSQDMwvThQ96VfiauAITeHwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><br>As we all now know though that was the colleges intention of how it would work once inside which led to anger, bitterness and a sense of being unfair and cheated. I can totally understand all these emotions. Whilst I was not badly affected by the issues, as we probably ended up in a similar position than we would have been had the queueing system been implemented as promised, it was inherently just so unfair, especially to those who had been drawn in the top 10 and ended up low down in the actual queue.<br><br>The college have apologised for this huge misjudgment and offered to consult with regular attendees going forward. Good for them for apologising, I'm sure they've been deluged with complaints from people most of which are entirely justified. The bottom line is now that it happened, mistakes were made, we all need to move on and hopefully there will be a more consultative process going forward. There's a lot of love for rca secret, we all want it to succeed and we all want positive news stories coming out about it.<br><br></span><img id="id_a01d_62c7_44e6_fb6b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5bHsWB1sa84/Wb4W_mtwloI/AAAAAAAABNo/lMpfUp-nK5QLfmB0J-WX12sNdW62x3D0gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br><br>Before I move on to happy stuff I thought I might share some of my thoughts about the changes. These are my views and you may well disagree.<br><br>1. The 250 raffle - this could have worked well if the college had properly enforced the queueing. I liked the fact that photo ID was insisted upon but cannot understand the illogical decision to allow people to win multiple places in the queue (even though I benefitted from it this year). It's much fairer to give each raffle winner one winning place in the queue at most. If the college want to stop queuing the more different people winning the raffle the better.<br><br>2. No in person viewing before sale day - I really, really don't get this. Last year only having 2 days to view was bad enough but this year not having any is completely baffling. Unless the college are going to release much more information about the media cards have been created in the photographs online are not sufficient to give people enough guidance about what the card is. We need to see them in the flesh.<br><br>3. No contributor information - only on the day before the sale were we told some of the contributors for the sale, and even then key contributors weren't mentioned. Was a decision made not to publicise the sale? It certainly felt that way, maybe because there is so much concern about queueing.<br><br>4. Drawing the blinds - a minor point but the decision to draw the blinds on the exhibition made it feel very dreary. That space the college have is so wonderful with those big windows and natural light. Why not show it off.<br><br>5. Too few cards - a decision was made to only send 2 cards to the vast majority of contributing artists and as a result there were only 1450 odd cards in this year's exhibition. Less choice, less money for the college bursaries. Less than half of the cards of some of the bumper years. A real shame.</span><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">6. No reveal at time of purchase - I thought the system of handing out the envelopes with the artists name at the time of purchase was great last year. If collection day is still happening, which I remain unconvinced about, then please can we have that back?</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">7. The quality of the cards - the card stock used this year felt a bit thinner than usual so as a result more cards curled or got dented. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Anyway enough of that you want to know my experience! Firstly the raffle. I was obviously delighted with my daughter carys winning and she was equally as excited. My 2 daughters have grown up with rca secret and for years have made their own lists and bought their own cards. </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">On the day the cards were released I spent hours pouring over them online until my eyes were exhausted, having taken off a day at work to do so. I'd spotted some I liked but it is so difficult online without the in person validation.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">At least the night before the sale was spent in a nice warm bed but I did miss the cameraderie of the queue and seeing all the old (and new friends in it). Some of the people I have met through rca secret have become close friends who I have seen every year at the sale, and at numerous other art events for the last 15 years- what's better than meeting someone who has the same interest and enthusiasm for art that you do? </span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Anyway the morning of the sale arrived with the usual nervousness and excitement. Would my favourite care be there when I got to the front.</span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Carys and I eventually got to the front of the queue. She went first and picked 2 cards for her, one for her sister and one for her mother. 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As usual let me know what you bought and who it is by. If you'd like to write something for the blog about the sale then please get in touch. Until a (hopefully better organised) RCA secret 2018!</span></div></div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-31458284154634065452017-09-01T08:34:00.001+01:002017-09-01T08:34:11.142+01:00Raffle Dday <div><img id="id_3414_cd9f_15a5_1293" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V3Jkv76vbkM/WakNca5wBjI/AAAAAAAABNM/hzKxkh3KA40IcpFQtO_3fKw29XVgWiJRgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><br></div>Today's the day we find out about the raffle. Good luck everyone. Do let me know whether you won and, if you'd like to, reveal what raffle position you are in. 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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">From our own records, there are 14 Artists that have contributed to every one of the
last 14 RCA Secret exhibitions. That’s every one from 2002, and including both 2015 and
2016 Dubai. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Over the next few days, we’ll post an image and a short bio
from some of these. I wonder will they make it 15 from 15, and where each year's cards are now....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Alan Smith.</b></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Well, of course the Contributors names are provided as,
well, names, and a quick Google of “Alan Smith” didn’t bring much clarity. However
adding “RCA” gave us the Alan Smith that was for 32 years a Printmaker /
Etching instructor at the College. The keen eyed among you may have seen his
work in the RA Summer Exhibition some years, but will you be able to spot his this year?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><b>Anthony Meyer</b></span></h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Anthony Meyer (2013)</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Harder to identify, is this the renowned Gallerist of
Oceanic Art? We don’t know either, maybe there are contact details on the
reverse of each postcard? </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If you know which Anthony this is, do get in touch. </span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">What we can tell you is that landscapes and
figures often feature in his postcards, and he hasn’t missed an RCA since 2002. Thank you Anthony, whoever you are!!! </span></div>
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JMMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13392777593384704011noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-10290799247295763112017-08-29T19:34:00.001+01:002017-08-29T19:36:19.028+01:00Raffle results Friday <div><img id="id_26a1_82ea_b806_a4fb" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9mbZWa3A-hU/WaW0IYPU9KI/AAAAAAAABM4/elgtjM80tiYe_96abNTCLpR62ZPgz43TACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><br></div>Good luck everyone with the raffle. Results are out Friday apparently. Given no queueing allowed the raffle is by far the best opportunity for everyone to get the cards they might want (even though we haven't seen any of em yet). It's certainly a strange year.<div><br></div><div>Post a comment on here if you are lucky enough to win.</div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-33338377143179011212017-08-27T07:33:00.001+01:002017-08-27T07:37:58.152+01:00First images of cards<div><img id="id_917a_daf3_1568_2248" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7g1m9UNOgjQ/WaJoxRILBII/AAAAAAAABMo/riTNWmCM38cArF3Czx63ATLzD1orO8V5QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><br></div>Art rabbit has some card images on its story <a href="https://www.artrabbit.com/events/rca-secret-royal-college-of-art" id="id_aadb_b1b1_ce96_1dd5">here</a> <div><br></div><div>Enjoy!</div>pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-16149620593927156702017-08-25T17:10:00.000+01:002017-08-25T17:10:09.580+01:00Tracey Emin, Vic Reeves, Peter Blake and others contributors?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://londoncalling.com/events/rca-secret-returns-for-september-2017">This article</a> from London Calling suggests a number of contributors to this years sale. They include <br />
<strong>Tracey Emin</strong>, <strong>Zandra Rhodes</strong>, <strong>Paul Smith</strong>, <strong>Christopher Bailey</strong>, <strong>Peter Blake</strong>,<strong> Jim Moir</strong>,<strong> James Dyson</strong> <br />
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Jim Moir is of course better known as Vic Reeves. Tracey Emin, if this article is correct, hasn't contributed to the sale since 2011. Her return would be very much welcomed. <br />
<br />pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19925425.post-85389614046961207142017-08-25T08:58:00.000+01:002017-08-29T19:38:18.139+01:00Sir Paul Smith and Zandra Rhodes<div><img id="id_8334_ab81_cb8a_3ff1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CuJ8rmqO2wU/WaW0mRRwk0I/AAAAAAAABM8/EIclVM9IdN4ZEXrztNUjpGBWYyThhczgwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div><br></div>Fashion designers Sir Paul Smith and Zandra Rhodes are the first confirmed contributors to this years RCA secret. It's getting closer....pezlowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08124337201801557764noreply@blogger.com0