Urbanism 31 October 2007
Control Competition
Following its rapturous reception at Cannes, the film Control will open in New Zealand on 8 November 2007. The compelling story of the influential musician Ian Curtis and his band Joy Division, the film is visually stunning, shot entirely in black and white, and directed by creative genius Anton Corbjin. Dubbed “the coolest British Movie of 2007”, it’s a must-see. To celebrate the release, Urbis has 5 prize packs to give away, each consisting of a double pass to Control, a copy of the book ‘Touching From a Distance’ (which the film is based on), a copy of the Control soundtrack and a limited edition poster. To enter, email your name, phone number and address to urbis.competitions@agm.co.nz by Wednesday 7 November.
>>Visit www.momentum.control.substance001.com
Amsterdam Bikes by Electra
Electra bikes marry great design with the best technology available, to create bicycles that are not only fun to ride, but look cool at the same time. Do the environment a favour and swing your leg over one in the new Amsterdam style. Available in Mens and Ladies Classic and Sports style, the frame is traditional hi-tensile steel with alloy rims. The saddle is retro leatherette with steel springs. Strictly limited numbers are available through Calibre Cycles and Hot Cycles.
>>Visit www.electrabike.com
Urbis Designday 2007!
Urbis Designday is almost here again. To be sure you don’t miss a fabulous day of fashion and furniture design collaborations, register on line for your Designday pack now. Registrations close this Friday at 5pm – you snooze you lose!
>>Visit www.urbismagazine.com
Off The Wall
Fancy yourself as a bit of an artist? Now you can get your work onto the walls of the Auckland Art Gallery literally! The Friends of Auckland Art Gallery are selling gallery wall space for just $100 a metre in a special fundraising event on 24 November. Budding artists will have a week to create a temporary masterpiece directly on the gallery walls in anything from paint to collage or even objects screwed into the wall. The Off the Wall event leads up to the gallery’s $96.4 million restoration and expansion project. Those who don’t feel inspired can sponsor an artist to create a work on their behalf – $100 buys a metre wide space, going as high as the artist can reach.
>>Visit www.aucklandartgallery.govt.nz
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