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Russell Powell Hand Paintings -
Jim Lambie "Stairs" at the Royal Academy of Arts -
Fondue Slipper by Satsuki Ohata -
Hamleys in South Africa -
TREExOFFICE in London
From strange slippers and incredible stair art to Hamleys in South Africa and a striking Billie Holliday portrait, here are our top picks for this week.
1. Russell Powell Hand Paintings
“I love how school teacher Russell Powell paints super realistic portraits on his hand before stamping each one and immortalising them on a piece of paper,” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.
Image credit: @pangaeanstudios on Instagram
2. Jim Lambie “Stairs” at the Royal Academy of Arts
Editor-in-chief Sumien Brink thinks this transformation of the Royal Academy’s staircase is an exciting way to introduce an exhibition. Each strip is a line of coloured vinyl tape that travels over the neo-classical entrance hall.
Image credit: Royal Academy
3. Fondue Slipper by Satsuki Ohata
These bizarre slippers are formed by melted liquid moulding to the form of your foot. “Fascinating and vaguely disturbing at the same time, ” says features editor Tracy Greenwood.
Image credit: dezeen.com
4. Hamleys in South Africa
Content producer Michaela Stehr is rather excited that the world’s oldest toy shop is opening in South Africa in August. “The kid in me can’t contain the excitement!”
Image credit: Supplied
5. TREExOFFICE in London
The Park Hack Project in London has installed a pop-up workspace to encourage people to get outside. “How fabulous! I love the red cross on the exterior!” exclaims deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes.
Image credit: designboom.com
