Charlie Le Mindu's Exhibition and Performance "NOIR" Presented by /THE LAB/ by Please Do Not Enter@ The NoMad Hotel

Charlie Le Mindu's NOIR is an exhibition and rooftop performance, presented by /THE LAB/ by Please Do Not Enter, of raw sculptures; through literal extensions of his existing work with the human form, he explores the competing forces that drive our daily lives and relationships. The exhibition will be on view until May 18th at /THE LAB/ by Please Do Not Enter, 649 South Olive Street Los Angeles CA.photographs by Summer Bowie

[LONDON] Power of Making

Left: Blond Lips, Charlie Le Mindu using Hairdreams. Image by Manu Valcarce - Right: Sandra Backlund knitted dress, © John Scarisbrick

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London and Crafts Council celebrate the role of making in our lives by presenting an eclectic selection of over 100 exquisitely crafted objects, ranging from a life-size crochet bear to a ceramic eye patch, a fine metal flute to dry stone walling. Power of Making is a cabinet of curiosities showing works by both amateurs and leading makers from around the world to present a snapshot of making in our time. On view September 6 to January 2, 2012.