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Design Events in 2013
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Typography Exhibitions 2013
This is London-based light artist Chris Bracey’s first major UK solo exhibition celebrating his lightning designs. We're talking neon lights, so you'll discover plenty of intriguing typography. Bracey has worked with neon and lights for over thirty years and the title of this exhibition alludes to his remarkable journey and career.
His personal life story is just as interesting as his career. His father was a neon sign-maker and Chris learnt to manufacture and design the neon signs at an early age. When it comes to his career, his fan base resembles a wing of Madame Tussauds, with names like David LaChapelle, Stella McCartney, Martin Creed, Alexander McQueen and Vivienne Westwood. He also created installations for films like Stanley Kubrick’s “Eyes Wide Shut”, Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and the Batman films.
You'll discover iconic imagery from tattoo culture, Las Vegas and the streets of Soho too. But there's so much more in this dense exhibition filled with wonder, nostalgia and glamour, while raising questions about morality, spirituality and the role neons play...