Aterrific Exhibition

Ernie Cycle and myself went to the Peter Saville show on Friday and if you get the chance its a must for all JD/NO fans. We were one the first in so we got in for free but aside from that it had plenty of interest. From the original Fac1 poster (copies for sale at a bargain £117.50!!!!) to the new design for Unknown Pleasures all was of interest and considering its all on 1 floor comprising of 3 rooms we spent nearly 2 hours there. All the original artwork for the album and single covers and the clippings/ objects where the influences from them came (including the leaves for the True Faith cover). It is also okay to take a camera so now is your chance to have your photo taken with Little Louie or put your head between the Rubber Ring on the Republic Cover.

Soundtrack not yet for sale and if you can hear it behind the television and film show that is constantly played it sounds okay (Although has been well engineered with no lyrics to make it last for 25 mins).

As I said a must for all and in such an ideal location.

Originally posted by Little Des Ernie Cycle and myself went to the Peter Saville show on Friday and if you get the chance its a must for all JD/NO fans. We were one the first in so we got in for free but aside from that it had plenty of interest. From the original Fac1 poster (copies for sale at a bargain £117.50!!!!) to the new design for Unknown Pleasures all was of interest and considering its all on 1 floor comprising of 3 rooms we spent nearly 2 hours there. All the original artwork for the album and single covers and the clippings/ objects where the influences from them came (including the leaves for the True Faith cover). It is also okay to take a camera so now is your chance to have your photo taken with Little Louie or put your head between the Rubber Ring on the Republic Cover.Soundtrack not yet for sale and if you can hear it behind the television and film show that is constantly played it sounds okay (Although has been well engineered with no lyrics to make it last for 25 mins). As I said a must for all and in such an ideal location.

What about Hooky's bass line ?

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I have just booked my flight and room and room for the exhibtion. I was wondering though how much is the entrance fee?

I was surprised to see the True Faith leaves (were they really the ones?), but of equal interest was the actual sheet of zinc used for Brotherhood and the stamped metal plates from the LWTUA single cover, now considerably rustier.

As for Ambient, well it is. A short burst of Hooky bass and a little guitar, but ultimately forgettable. Still put my name down for a CD though...

Originally posted by Shades I have just booked my flight and room and room for the exhibtion.I was wondering though how much is the entrance fee?

Six pounds.

Regarding the True Faith leaves they are indeed the originals. There's a nice anecdote in Saville's book: Sitting behind the wheel of his parked car, recently heartbroken, he glanced up to see a leaf seperate from a branch, drift and land on his windscreen, but instead of using this leaf for the cover (ie for personal sentiment), he later chose to hunt for I guess a more aesthetically pleasing one in Windsor park. And this is the one preserved in the exhibition.

Also did anyone know Technique had the working title 'Peter Saville's New Order', as in 'Andy Warhol's Velvet Underground'. This was what Rob Gretton wanted but was eventually vetoed by the band.

is there a web link or an exhibition book to buy for the exhibit???

Buy the book here:

http://www.frieze.com/shop.asp

Visit the Design Museum website here:

http://www.designmuseum.org

I also visited the Pete Sandwich show in the smoke on opening day - thought maybe big Pete might have been lulling about to ascertain initial response but unfortunately I didn't see him, unless he was very small in real life and I mistakenly trod on him whilst perusing the goodies.

Nice to see the original artefacts on display, as mentioned above, and for me the real star of the show was perhaps the beautiful Brotherhood sheet of metal. Much smaller than I imagined, and lighter no doubt (although it was encased in a protective cabinet). Must have been about 2 feet long, a curious oblong which Sir Peter of Sandwich must have cropped with photography techniques as yet unchartered in the 80's.

Original artwork ready print also for Low-Light (including the actual photographs used) and several of the JD albums. Nice to see bits of sticky tape, sketch notes, pantone references etc. in the wake of the computer designer and his towering assortment of soft produce.

The obligatory momentum was retained with a camera shot betwixt the huge Republican displays. I managed to squeeze to the left of the bottom of the nice lady larking about with the beach inflatable (this was still at the exhibition).

Bit disappointed that the NO music was not for sale, and I quote;

'Plenty of people have asked for this, but we haven't got any copies yet ... it was only recorded last week' (aahhh, definitely a NO gig - perhaps NO's chance to let P Sandwich sweat?)

I must say we were tempted to purchase a signed, framed copy of the image created for the exhibition by PS himself, but we settled for some comedy photos in front of Pete's silhouette which had been applied to differing coloured mirrors (think EGG covers).

All in all a good day at the show.

Was interesting chatting to some bloke who was lecturing his college kids, having overhead his enthusiasm I wandered over and asked whether he was a lifelong Sandwich fan;

'no not really'

Mmm. There's no pleasing some people.

Huntsy, if it is of any interest, Saville will be giving a talk at the exhibition on Tues Sept 2nd at 7:15pm. Cost is a tenner, and they advise that you book early as "our talks always sell out".

To book ring 020 7940 8782 or mail talks@designmuseum.org

Cheers Blue, v. interesting.

Don't get much time so I'd have to check nearer the event. Early booking you say, to hear the maestro. It is tempting.

My humblest apologies...

Last Thursday, prior to the Friday official opening, Saville had a shin-dig at the Design Museum. I was tempted to blag my way in but thought better of it.

Wondered who would be there ...

Hot off the Peter Saville live chat at showstudio.com:

Mark Hopper, i-D Magazine, London: How tricky was it to preserve the 'True Faith' leaves for over 15 years? Any tips on leaf preservation?

Peter Saville: Actually, Trevor (Key) looked after them. Trevor never threw anything away, telling me, it would always come in useful another day. The True Faith leaf passed its sell-by date into legend. I think we have to thank Trevor for its place in a museum now.

Originally posted by Old Blue I was surprised to see the True Faith leaves (were they really the ones?), but of equal interest was the actual sheet of zinc used for Brotherhood and the stamped metal plates from the LWTUA single cover, now considerably rustier.As for Ambient, well it is. A short burst of Hooky bass and a little guitar, but ultimately forgettable. Still put my name down for a CD though...

how much were the cd"s then ? how long do you have to wait for one ? do i really have to go all the way down to london to get one? is there any limit on how many cd"s you can buy? i want one,i want one,i want one!!!!!!! girlfriend wants to go to greece........london calling!!!! steve smith,barnsley,uk :):):):):):)

hi, can you tell me the exact location of the design museum? i am going down to london in a few weeks and i"m gonna check out the saville show. we are staying at the thistle tower and have walked around butlers wharf but not for long. we walked over tower bridge and went left down the steps,but didnt go that far. is it on the main street,or do we veer off. i would really appreciate some directions. kind regards. steve smith,dumb northener! :)

Okay, nearest tubes are either London Bridge or Tower Hill.

The exact location isn't at the arrow here, but in the top right hand corner of the square - it's on 'Shad Thames'.

Map is here

If you get to London Bridge station, follow the signs to HMS Belfast, walk further along beside the Thames, passing the awful GLA HQ glass building (Ken Livingstone's bods) along Queen's Walk, under Tower Bridge, and veering off to the left to the riverside when you can. The Design Museum is past All Bar One, and Ask Pizza on your right - you can't miss it!

HTH!

Nick ;)