Star Wars Marvel at Castle Fine Art

Translated into limited edition art for the first time in collaboration with Marvel's fine art publisher, Choice Fine Art and Acme Archives, this collection of Star Wars comic book covers printed by Marvel celebrates one of the most famous film franchises of all time and encapsulates the battle between good and evil which both Star Wars and Marvel are recognised for.

It is rumoured that George Lucas initially approached Stan Lee in the mid-1970s when the first of the Star Wars film was still in production. With a timeless concept, complex, well-drawn characters and an underlying battle between good and evil, Stan Lee – who is responsible for the creation some of the most iconic superheroes in popular culture today - recognised something special in the burgeoning franchise, and so the Star Wars Marvel comic series was born. Published between 1977 - 1986, it was the first official comic book adaptation of Star Wars and the meeting of minds between two highly influential creative talents proved a to be a smash hit on its release.

Penned and inked by some of the greatest comic book artists and illustrators, including Carmine Infantino, Walt Simonson and Al Williamson, and chosen, curated and hand-signed by Stan Lee, the new collection pays tribute to some the most memorable Star Wars characters. Han Solo, Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, the Stormtroopers, R2-D2, C-3P0 and the greatest villain of all time, Darth Vader, all make an appearance in the series. The new collection consists of six images available in both boxed canvas and giclee on paper editions. Prices start from £695 and portfolio sets are also available.

The new Star Wars film The Force Awakes is predicted to set the record for the biggest global box-office opening this December, but before that don’t miss this epic new collection of limited edition art and be one of the first to own a slice of iconic pop culture history.

Full details of the collection here > http://ow.ly/VgKl6

Castle Fine Art

8-10, The Exchange,

Nottingham

NG1 2DD

0115 958 3883

Christmas Lights at The Exchange

Images Courtesy West Bridgford Wire

The Christmas Lights Event at The Exchange on Saturday 21st November was an overwhelming success, with nearly 12,500 people visiting the centre through the day.

Visitors were entertained by incredible close-up street magic from the wizardly Roy Bond, live Christmas music from the Thoresby Colliery Band and The Beorma Singers, face painting and balloon modelling, giveaways and sweet treats. Customers were also able to enter a free draw to win some great prizes, including £1,000 in Exchange Shopping Vouchers.

The Exchange has been especially popular with visitors over Christmas since it opened 85 years ago, with the wonderful architecture of the building the ideal backdrop for seasonal decorations. This year, visitors to the event were also the first to see the centre’s new decoration scheme which, with its white & gold palette and feature candelabras, perfectly complemented the mellow stone of the walls and floor.

The 2015 event has now become the most successful Christmas event yet for the centre, with the day also beating last year’s record footfall for a single day.

Neil Fincham, The Exchange Centre Manager commented, “Whilst The Lights Event is ultimately designed to attract people to the centre to shop, the added value elements of  live entertainment and music contribute significantly to its overall appeal and success.

“Competition in retail is intense at any time,” he continued, “arguably even more so these days with increasing options for shoppers both online and on the High Street, such as the Black Friday. Keeping shoppers engaged with the centre is something we can never be complacent about, so it was especially pleasing to see attendance this year yet again break records.”

Initial data suggests that takings were also in line with the increased footfall, maintaining the upward trend for the event.

The centre’s interactive digital Christmas Gift Guide will also be online soon, as well as being accessible via the new Exchange Magazine apps for Apple, Android and Kindle devices.

All products featured are clickable, meaning readers can buy online directly from the guide or pick up their purchases when they next visit the centre via Click & Collect.

The Exchange Christmas Gift Guide – Coming Soon

If you’re looking for some gift inspiration this Christmas, The Exchange’s stores are full of the ideal solutions for the difficult-to-buy-for. Whether you’re shopping for him or her, the kids or awkward teenager, our stores have ideas a-plenty.

From fashion at Jaeger, Austin Reed, Tutu Urban Boutique, Karen Millen, Dr Martens or Radley, beauty at M.A.C and Crabtree & Evelyn and art from Castle Fine Art to tempting cakes and gateaux from Patisserie Valerie or fine wines and spirits from Gauntleys and jewellery at Stuart Thexton – even the latest snow goggles from Optique Vision; there’s something for most needs and pockets.

By way of an introduction to just some gift ideas, our fully interactive Christmas Gift Guide is now live. All products are clickable, meaning you can buy any items featured and collect them next time you visit the centre.

While The Exchange a great place to visit at any time of year, Christmas in the centre is especially memorable, when its renowned decorations make for a truly magical Christmas spectacle. With many of the country’s most popular fashion & lifestyle brands here, along with a unique selection of independent stores, The Exchange really is the answer to all those present dilemmas.

Click here to shop the Gift Guide now.

Jonathan Saunders at Radley

Radley have collaborated with leading British fashion designer, Jonathan Saunders. His unique skill for combining often-unusual colour combinations and innovative print design goes hand in hand with Radley's love affair for bod hues and vibrant prints. Taking reference from Radley's signature styles, the result is a striking collection of graphic leather bags and wallets.
Saunders was attracted to Radley's smooth, polished Altmore leather to showcase the crisp graphic print, and a blend of the Altmore and Meadle, a textured tumbled leather, for the standout colour block combinations, complimenting these with gold hardware.
"I like to combine colours that would not traditionally work together," says Saunders. "This collection shows unexpected combinations, helping create striking pieces with a point of difference."
"I always look to the women closest to me for inspiration. It's important to design product that works with women's lifestyles. All of the styles are named after close friends of mine."
See the collection at The Exchange's Radley store.

NUOVO BORGO AW15 Collection Now at TUTU Urban Boutique.

TUTU URBAN BOUTIQUE has become an acknowledged leader in the world of fashion retail, providing new and exciting collections; most often sourcing new and exciting products well before other Fashion Boutiques and Stores find them. By the time that others follow their lead, they will have already moved onto something new and original ...
There are times, however, when they find something truly extra-ordinary! For this season they have found a stunningly beautiful collection, hand-made in the heart of Tuscany .. that collection is 'NUOVO BORGO'.

'NUOVO BORGO' is a story of the growth of an Italian Design Company from small beginnings in 1983 to what the company has now become. It is a company makes attention to detail, Italian tradition and quality of its product its primary mission. This involves a lot of research into the history of Italian fashion and making use of that rich history to predict the fashion trends, from which the company's fabulous collections are then created.
Thirty-two after the company's creation in the beautiful city of Florence, located in heart of Tuscany, the finished product speaks of itself. Every detail, every seam is closely scrutinised, with the final garments being constantly checked by the company's packaging department to ensure that an exemplary level of quality control is maintained at all times. This is truly a high-end quality product, entirely hand-made in Italy.
As a design company and as a producer of high-end Italian fashion 'NUOVO BORGO' is on the cusp of becoming a global player and a leading light in the world of fashion.
In years to come, when the company has reached its deserved status amongst the elite in the world of fashion, remember where the brand was first brought to your attention ... TUTU URBAN BOUTIQUE!

The Need for Tweed

The Radley Harris Tweed medium leather zip-top shoulder bag is a fun 3D style to make you smile.
This limited edition Radley dog silhouette features quintessentially British Harris Tweed on one side, and a small zip-top compartment to house your phone, coin purse and keys. Wear as a shoulder bag, or detach the strap for the ultimate conversation-starting clutch. This style is crafted from sturdy leather, so that Radley stands on all fours. Dog lovers - this one's for you!

The Radley collection comprises striking 3D Radley bags dedicated to our favourite four-legged friend.
Available in Burnt Red, the bag is £149.00
Radley
9, The Exchange ‪#‎Nottingham‬
NG1 2DD
Tel: 0115 950 6524 www.radley.co.uk

iMag – The Exchange Magazine app store editions now out

The mobile app editions of The Exchange Magazine are now available to download free

for Android, Apple and Kindle devices.

As well as the latest issue, you’ll also be able to read an archive of previous editions and the app will be further updated with our digital Christmas Gift Guide at the end of November.

In addition to an extended edit of the photoshoot only available with the digital editions, all images and links are live, so you can shop directly from the app or Click & Collect from The Exchange’s stores.

Visit The Exchange Magazine page on the website to download to your device>

http://www.theexchange.uk.net/magazine.aspx

Patisserie Valerie new winter set menu

As the nights turn darker, and the weather turns colder, Patisserie Valerie have a treat for you. Cosy up with their

new winter set menu and indulge in two delicious courses for £10.95.
Pick from one of five main courses and treat yourself to dessert at the end!

Mains
Moules Marinieres
A bowl of steaming hot Mussels with spicy tomato sauce and crusty garlic bread
Winter Pie Collection
Baked deep filled British steak, red wine & pancetta pie, swede & carrot mash, onion gravy, beans
Winter Vegetable
Gratin of vegetables with Gruyere, garlic bread & rocket
Warm English Breakfast Salad
Sausage, bacon, mushroom, cherry tomato and poached egg with fig and white balsamic dressing
Classic
Confit of duck leg, dauphinoise potatoes, garlic French beans, onion gravy

Desserts
Classic crème brûlée
Apple & cranberry crumble
with crème Anglaise

Choose from Patisserie Valerie Counter Desserts

The Exchange Christmas Lights Event Saturday 21st November

The Exchange is Nottingham’s oldest shopping arcade, with its magnificent Grade II* listed buildings a spectacular sight at any time of year. This is doubly true at Christmas, when the centre is justifiably renowned for its beautiful Christmas decorations which look truly splendid in the centre’s rich Edwardian setting.
This year we have a brand new scheme for the arcade which goes up on Saturday 21st November - also the day of our popular Christmas Lights Event.
Visit the centre from 11.00am on the day and, as well as being amongst the first to see the new decorations, you’ll also be able to enjoy fabulous live entertainment and music including:
Incredible close-up Street Magic from the wizardly Roy Bond, who promises some jaw-dropping tricks and amazing sleight of hand. There’ll be a feast of festive music for the renowned Thoresby Colliery Band and the Beorma Singers to really get you in the Christmas spirit, and children will particularly enjoy the wonderful balloon creations & face painting. There’ll also be giveaways and sweet treats - so be sure to arrive early!
What’s more, you can also enter one or both of our fabulous prize draws for free.
When you purchase anything from any of the centre’s stores you’ll be given an Exchange Club Card. Simply fill this in and put in the box provided and you’ll be entered into the draws to win one of five prizes of £200 each in Exchange Shopping Vouchers or a fabulous Radley bag!
The vouchers are redeemable in all the centre’s stores and are the perfect thing for Christmas shopping, to give as a gift or even for a little self-indulgence.
The Christmas Lights Event runs all day from 11.00am on Saturday 21st November.

The Brazil Series by Bob Dylan at Castle Fine Art

Grande Árvore Beachfront – 2015

Favela Villa Candido – 2015

Wagon Master – 2015

Castle Fine Art are delighted to present The Brazil Series by cultural icon Bob Dylan. This important collection helps the viewer understand both Bob Dylan’s roots as an artist, and his vision for how he would like his portfolio to develop.
Following a sell-out release in May this year, this October sees the continuation of The Brazil Series by Bob Dylan.
The Brazil Series is an interesting departure from The Drawn Blank Series, and is a product of Dylan’s bravery as an artist. Never wanting to remain static in a single form of expression, Dylan is constantly experimenting and testing new artistic techniques. Today, Dylan believes that the Drawn Blank Series should not be regarded as representative of his art. He is more interested in directing attention to The Brazil Series; a rich body of work that he feels offers a more accurate reflection of his adventures within pictorial art.
Dylan’s life on the road has dictated a transient nomadic existence for the last fifty years. Truly, citizenship has little resonance for Dylan. He is indigenous to everywhere and nowhere, a member of the global community, a child of the world. In short; no roots, incredible wings.
Yet Brazil captured Dylan’s heart and mind during his many visits there, when he used his free time to gain an understanding and respect for the people and their culture. Dylan recognises that the country has every ingredient necessary for advancement: its population - fifth largest in the world - is relatively young, it has vast natural resources, swathes of available arable land and a growing profile. Moreover, there is no other country that manifests such change, such improvement, with each visit Dylan makes. This evolution, seemingly playing out in front of his eyes, combined with the hope and belief of the people of Brazil, has long intrigued and charmed Dylan in equal measure.
In an overarching sense, The Brazil Series is contextually relevant to understand both Bob Dylan’s roots as an artist, and his vision for how he would like his portfolio to develop. Here we see an artist who looks beyond the prosaic, ever searching for an angle, a point of difference, the unexpected and elusive, to elevate an image from a scene viewed as a passing glance or stolen moment, to an enduring work of art.
Therein lies the skill of Bob Dylan as an artist; he sees beyond the colours, shadows and forms of the world around him, he views the very fibres and grains of every object, person and setting, and is able to translate this perception accordingly to suffuse his art with the texture for which he has become renowned.

Castle Fine Art
8-10, The Exchange, ‪#‎Nottingham‬
NG1 2DD
0115 958 3883
nottingham@castlegalleries.com

URBANCODE Autumn 2015 Collection at TUTU Urban Boutique.

urbancode launched with its line of women’s accessories in 2008, from its London based design house. renowned for its craftsmanship and quality. urbancode is supported by network of factories and tanneries, with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing, design and exclusive material development.
The urbancode brand has evolved with an emphasis on faux fur and outerwear. The design team has achieved critical acclaim for its ability to bring together seemingly conflicting styles, prints, moods and references into a focused vision, to create unique and beautifully crafted womenswear.

urbancode designs blend the original with the contemporary, giving feminine silhouettes, sharp detailing and mixing everyday versatility with much coveted glamour that is achingly cool ...
TUTU Urban Boutique bring to you collections that go beyond being considered seasonal; by constantly bringing in new collections throughout the year ... in many ways they are 'timeless'.