London - March 05, 2009

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Go east.

SEE
Piece of No Mind, by James Mylne
What: London artist uses Bic Biro ballpoint pens for his photo-realist drawings inspired by everything from Buddhist monks to urban street art.
Why: He’s a pen pal.
When: Today-15 Mar. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Maverik Showroom, 68-72 Redchurch St., E2 7DP (020 7739 6002).

Soul i-D
What: Creative minds, including David LaChapelle, Yoko Ono and Alexander McQueen, give insight into the heart and soul of modern society through photography, anecdotes, advice and wisdom.
Why: They’ve got soul.
When: To 10 Mar. Mon., 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Christie’s, 85 Old Brompton Rd., SW7 3LD (020 7930 6074).

Ray Johnson. Please Add to & Return.
What: New York’s ‘most famous unknown artist’ presents an exhibition of collages and mailings at new nonprofit art center Raven Row, in a restored 18th-century silk merchant’s house.
Why: It’s a little piece of history.
When: To 10 May. Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 56 Artillery Ln., E1 7LS (020 7377 4300).

SWAP
Fashion Swishing
What: Take old clothes (clean and in good condition) and exchange with others for a recession-friendly makeover.
Why: One person’s trash …
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, Brushfield St., E1 6EW (020 7247 8556).

INVITE
Your Friends
What: Gather the troops without endless reply-all e-mails.
Why: You’re the leader of the pack.
When: Date and time TBA.
Where: Online at doodle.com.

  Artsy