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Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Bob Dylan returns with a surprising new release
In 2022, when Bob Dylan was performing across the United States and Europe, he was also quietly making art, sketching landscapes, portraits and still lifes. In November, Simon & Schuster will publish those drawings and others in an oversize art book, Point Blank (Quick Studies). The nearly 100 black-and-white drawings were created in 2021 and 2022 and will be paired with prose vignettes by writers Lucy Sante and Jackie Hamilton, and producer Eddie Gorodetsky, who worked with Dylan on his radio show and his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song. Many of the drawings depict everyday objects and scenes: a roll of Scotch tape, a karaoke singer, a pair of roller skaters, a suit of armor, a suspension bridge. 'There's a melancholy to them which is quite beautiful, but it's not without a hopefulness and humour,' said Sean Manning, Simon & Schuster's vice president and publisher. For decades, Dylan kept his artwork private; he didn't display it publicly until about 2007. Since then, he's had exhibitions at galleries and museums around the world, including in New York, London and Shanghai, and has released other art books, including The Drawn Blank Series, which was published in 2008. Reviews have been mixed. 'His attempts at being a visual artist have gone from bad to worse,' New York Times art critic Roberta Smith wrote about a 2012 exhibition of his paintings at Gagosian Gallery in New York. In a laudatory review in The Guardian of a 2016 show at the Halcyon Gallery in London, critic Jonathan Jones praised Dylan as more than just a dabbler: 'This guy can look. His drawings are intricate, sincere, charged with curiosity.' A current exhibit of Dylan's art is on display through July 6 at the Halcyon Gallery. The collection, also titled Point Blank, features paintings based on drawings that are included in the forthcoming book. To coincide with the release of Point Blank, Simon & Schuster is also releasing a newly recorded, unabridged audiobook of Dylan's 2004 memoir, Chronicles: Volume I, narrated by actor Sean Penn. It runs to 10 hours – twice as long as the earlier version, also narrated by Penn.
The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Bob Dylan returns with a surprising new release
In 2022, when Bob Dylan was performing across the United States and Europe, he was also quietly making art, sketching landscapes, portraits and still lifes. In November, Simon & Schuster will publish those drawings and others in an oversize art book, Point Blank (Quick Studies). The nearly 100 black-and-white drawings were created in 2021 and 2022 and will be paired with prose vignettes by writers Lucy Sante and Jackie Hamilton, and producer Eddie Gorodetsky, who worked with Dylan on his radio show and his 2022 book The Philosophy of Modern Song. Many of the drawings depict everyday objects and scenes: a roll of Scotch tape, a karaoke singer, a pair of roller skaters, a suit of armor, a suspension bridge. 'There's a melancholy to them which is quite beautiful, but it's not without a hopefulness and humour,' said Sean Manning, Simon & Schuster's vice president and publisher. For decades, Dylan kept his artwork private; he didn't display it publicly until about 2007. Since then, he's had exhibitions at galleries and museums around the world, including in New York, London and Shanghai, and has released other art books, including The Drawn Blank Series, which was published in 2008. Reviews have been mixed. 'His attempts at being a visual artist have gone from bad to worse,' New York Times art critic Roberta Smith wrote about a 2012 exhibition of his paintings at Gagosian Gallery in New York. In a laudatory review in The Guardian of a 2016 show at the Halcyon Gallery in London, critic Jonathan Jones praised Dylan as more than just a dabbler: 'This guy can look. His drawings are intricate, sincere, charged with curiosity.' A current exhibit of Dylan's art is on display through July 6 at the Halcyon Gallery. The collection, also titled Point Blank, features paintings based on drawings that are included in the forthcoming book. To coincide with the release of Point Blank, Simon & Schuster is also releasing a newly recorded, unabridged audiobook of Dylan's 2004 memoir, Chronicles: Volume I, narrated by actor Sean Penn. It runs to 10 hours – twice as long as the earlier version, also narrated by Penn.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Cruz Beckham, 20, takes his mind off the 'family feud' as he enjoys a date night with girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 29, at Bob Dylan gallery in London
Cruz Beckham took his mind off the 'family feud' as he enjoyed a date night with his girlfriend Jackie Apostel in London on Thursday. The loved-up couple spent a relaxing evening at a private viewing of Bob Dylan: Point Blank exhibition at the Halcyon Gallery. Cruz, 20, looked happy to be beside his supportive partner Jackie, 29, amid reports of growing tension between the Beckham family. Last week, Cruz and Jackie sang his parents' Victoria and David's special song, Islands In The Stream, at the footballer's 50th birthday party. The party was attended by A-list stars including Tom Cruise while David and Victoria's children Romeo, 22, Cruz, 20, and Harper, 13, all attended, though their eldest son Brooklyn, 26, was notably absent. Jackie took to Instagram on Tuesday to share a heartwarming video of her and Cruz taking to the stage to belt out the song Victoria and David love for the crowds. The 1983 hit, by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, is well-known for being Victoria and David's favourite song and they danced to it at the end of the BECKHAM Netflix documentary. At the party, both Cruz and Jackie took on the vocals as they performed a melodic version of the popular song, while Cruz also played guitar. After finishing the song, Cruz leant in and gave Jackie a kiss on the neck while the crowds erupted into applause for the couple. Sharing the footage to Instagram, Jackie captioned the post: 'From 1 lova 2 anotha,' while Cruz added: 'Ah ahhhh,' both in reference to the song's famous lyrics. The family have been at the centre of a feud that has pitted Brooklyn and his wife Nicola Peltz, 30, on one side, and the rest of the family on the other. Things came to a head when Brooklyn and Nicola were no shows at any of David's 50th birthday celebrations last week, with The Mail revealing that a rift with Nicola is at the centre of the breakdown in relations. Beckham family friends are also dismayed that Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull has been made the 'scapegoat' in the feud. David is allegedly 'desperate to make amends with Brooklyn as he fears history is repeating itself' following his bitter fall out with his father Ted in 2005. Beckham family friends are also dismayed that Romeo's girlfriend Kim Turnbull has been made the 'scapegoat' in the feud While David, 50, and Ted, 77, now share a close-knit relationship, the father-son duo were once not even on speaking terms. After Ted suffered a near-death health scare in 2007, it sparked the pair to make amends and get back in touch - and they have been close ever since. Now David is reportedly worried 'history is repeating itself' amid his rift with his and Victoria's eldest son Brooklyn. A close friend of David reportedly told The Sun: 'David and the family genuinely fear Brooklyn could be lost to them forever. 'The word 'lost', here, is especially poignant as it was the exact sentiment used when David fell out with his dad. 'Ted believed his son would never speak to him again, and he was heartbroken. It was an extremely tense few years, and devastated the whole family.' The Beckhams have been hit by fears they won't be able to heal their rift with Brooklyn as Victoria has been having 'sleepless nights' over the feud. The fashion designer, 51, and her husband David are said to have been left heartbroken at the distance that has grown between them and their eldest son. After Ted suffered a near-death health scare in 2007, it sparked the pair to make amends and get back in touch - and they have been close ever since (pictured with Ted and mum Sandra) Now David is reportedly worried 'history is repeating itself' amid his rift with his and Victoria's eldest son Brooklyn (pictured together in 2019) A source told The Sun: 'This is Victoria's worst nightmare. The thought of any of her children falling out gives her sleepless nights. 'It's been difficult with Brooklyn since he met Nicola, and there's no denying that there was a family fallout over their wedding. 'But Victoria and David have worked hard to get things back on track, so this is a real blow.'
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pregnant Poppy Delevingne shows off her baby bump in a figure hugging orange dress as she attends Boy Dylan exhibition in London
Pregnant Poppy Delevingne shows off her growing baby bump in an orange dress as she attended the Bob Dylan: Point Blank exhibition in London on Thursday. The model, 39, who is expecting a baby girl with her billionaire businessman partner Archie Keswick, 44, looked incredible in the figure hugging long sleeved number. Poppy elevated her frame in a pair of towering gold heels and toted her belongings in a coordinated handbag. Styling her long blonde tresses in a neat up do, the socialite accessorised with a chunky pair of gold hoop earrings and a matching bangle. Poppy was all smiles as she posed for photos at the private viewing event which was held at Halcyon Gallery. It comes after Poppy admitted that she's struggling to get used to how her body is changing through her pregnancy, as she prepares to welcome her first child. The model discovered she was pregnant after noticing her clothing had gotten tighter between fittings for the Burberry show at London Fashion Week in September. However, she says she's still not got to grips with the ongoing changes to her figure in the months since, claiming she was 'one of the worst pregnancy dressers'. Poppy has launched her new clothing collaboration with Nobody's Child, inspired by her own looks over the years, with each piece named after her friends and family. She said: 'In my twenties, I would pretty much wear anything. I'm a bit more minimal, a little more pared down. I'd like to think my style attitude has evolved somewhat.' Speaking to Grazia about her evolving style, the socialite said her fashion had 'calmed down' in her thirties, compared to her more eclectic taste in her youth. She said: 'In my twenties, I would pretty much wear anything. I'm a bit more minimal, a little more pared down. I'd like to think my style attitude has evolved somewhat.' However, she admitted that since getting pregnant with businessman boyfriend Archie Keswick, she has found it challenging picking outfits now her body has changed. Poppy said: 'I might be, so far, one of the worst pregnancy dressers. Six months in, I'm still trying to get my head around my body changing. 'I'm in awe of it but, at the same time, I'm like, OK, this is interesting having different boobs. I'll probably get to grips with it in my last month, by which time it will be over and done with. I'm trying my best.' After previously revealing that she and Archie are expecting a baby girl, she said her sisters Cara and Chloe couldn't wait to become aunties, adding: 'Another girl to add to our tribe is really a dream come true.' Announcing her pregnancy in January to ELLE, Poppy said that while she would have been happy with any gender, coming from a family of girls meant the news she was having a daughter was particularly welcome. She added: 'She really is all I've ever wanted. Obviously, I would have been fine with either and when I was younger I always thought when I get pregnant, I wouldn't find out, but the second we got told we could find out, we did. 'I'm so excited. I come from all girls, we're very girl heavy. Girls are great.' Poppy and Archie kept their exciting news to themselves for a while and only told friends and family around the four-month mark. The model admitted she was 'really nervous' about her pregnancy and wanted to 'protect' it for a while. She explained: 'It just feels like such an extraordinary privilege to be able to do this, to be able to have a baby at this age and at this time, and when it happened, I couldn't really believe it.' Poppy has long wanted to start a family of her own but admitted in recent years she thought it might not happen for her and had 'made peace with it'. The model discovered she was pregnant after noticing her clothing had gotten tighter between fittings for the Burberry show at London Fashion Week in September; pictured in April She said her sisters were 'elated' when they found out the news, adding: 'It just feels like such an extraordinary privilege to be able to do this, to be able to have a baby at this age and at this time, and when it happened, I couldn't really believe it. It still feels really surreal.' She went public with her relationship with billionaire Archie, 44, at BTS Hyde Park in July 2024. He is the son of Simon Keswick, former director of multi-billion-pound Hong Kong conglomerate Jardine Matheson - owner of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. According to the Sunday Times Rich List, Archie has a private fortune of an estimated £6.35bn, and previously dated Poppy's old pal Sienna Miller in 2021. While Poppy was previously married to aviation businessman James Cook for eight years. They tied the knot in 2014 at St Paul's Church in Kensington, London, with a guestlist including Alexa Chung, Georgia May Jagger, Princess Beatrice and Suki Waterhouse. Poppy broke her silence on the split last September, saying she 'will always have a good relationship' with James.
Time Out
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
A free exhibition of Bob Dylan's paintings is opening in London this week
May is turning out to be a big month for famous singers turning their attentions towards visual art. Just days after Mr Robbie Williams opened an exhibition of his 'radically honest' art at Mayfair tourist hotspot the Moco Museum, some guy called Bob Dylan is exhibiting his paintings at Bond Street's Halcyon Gallery. Opening on Friday May 9, Point Blank will feature 97 original paintings on paper, created between 2021 and 2022 and based on quick sketches that were then painted over. The isn't the first time the 84-year-old Nobel Prize-winning songwriter has swapped his guitar for some paintbrushes; Dylan has been working with the gallery for almost two decades, having staged several previous exhibitions at the space, including 2021's Deep Focus, a series of works mostly created during the 2020 lockdown. The freewheelin' musician – who was recently introduced to a new generation of fans via Oscar-nominated biopic A Complete Unknown – has also been the subject of several international exhibitions, including a major 2019 retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in Shanghai. Speaking of the latest show, Halycon Gallery founder Paul Green said, 'It is nearly 18 years since Halcyon first started working with Bob Dylan and it has been an extraordinary experience to watch this cultural icon develop into such a critically revered and important visual artist so closely. This latest body of paintings feels like a more intimate connection to the artist than in any of his previous work and it is a great privilege to share them with the public for the first time.'
