?? ART ATTACK! ??

Is art worth fighting for??Is it worth committing a crime – to help stop an alleged crime being committed?

BANKSY CAUSES PANIC IN REGENT STREET!

There was panic among staff at a GUESS store in Regent Street in London last Friday, after the famous graffiti artist BANKSY appeared to encourage his 11.5 million followers on Instagram to go on a shoplifting spree!

He alleged that the clothing chain was using his images on their clothing, and in their window display, without his permission.

“They’ve helped themselves to my artwork without asking, how can it be wrong for you to do the same to their clothes?” he wrote in a post on the social media platform.?The artworks referenced include ‘Flower Thrower’, ‘Queen Ziggy’, ‘Living The Dream’, ‘Thug for Life Bunny’, and ‘Flying Balloon Girl’.

After Banksy posted the message on Instagram, it was reported that panicked staff closed the Regent Street store, put security outside, and covered the window display.

IS IT? OR IS IT NOT?

William Shakespeare has surprisingly popped his head up – literally!??A portrait which has been unveiled in London is reputed to be the ONLY signed and dated image of The Bard painted during his lifetime.

The portrait has been described as the forgotten face of Shakespeare, waiting for more than 400 years to be re-discovered.??In the parlance of the art market, it is the greatest ‘sleeper’ ever to emerge.?It has gone on display at the Grosvenor House hotel.

The painting is by Robert Peake (1551-1619), court painter to King James I.?It’s dated 1608, and is signed by the artist - with the age of the sitter recorded on the portrait as 44.??William Shakespeare was 44 in 1608.?

The portrait once hung in a Yorkshire stately home, and has been in private hands since 1975.?It’s now being sold, and is expected to reach more than ￡10 million.?

Inevitably, at least one Shakespeare expert has raised doubts that the painting is a portrait of The Bard, saying that it’s just ‘wishful thinking’.

'On The Couch'?– Wednesday, 23rd November?@ 11am

Many creative people are prone to depression, which can be so debilitating that the creative juices just stop flowing.?One woman who knows how to lighten the load is Laughter Ambassador SARA KAY, who’ll be?‘On The Couch’?with CR38IVES on Wednesday morning!

Sara is from Greater Manchester in the UK, and teaches Laughter Yoga.?She is also a Happiness Facilitator, running workshops for businesses and communities across the North West.?After having depression for many years, in 2016 Sara found out about laughing intentionally - a life-changing moment.?In 2019 she was awarded the title Laughter Ambassador in recognition of her work.?Sara's passion for spreading the health benefits of Laughter Yoga shines through in her sessions.?She significantly increased the promotion of this wonderful wellbeing exercise during the pandemic lockdown, with the help and recognition of the College of Medicine.?She’s going to tell us all about it – and how to do it ourselves!??

The interview will stream out on?LINKEDIN at 11am, and you can watch and join in the conversation by clicking the link below:?

https://www.dhirubhai.net/video/event/urn:li:ugcPost:6999390533177466880/

Those who are not on LinkedIn can listen in on the CR38IVES YouTube channel, by clicking below (if you stop by please do 'Like & Subscribe!'):

If you are a private member of the CR38IVES professional group, you can watch the interview go out live in the group page on Facebook.CATCH UP!

For those who missed last week’s ‘On The Couch’ chat with the Olivier award-winning Actor/Producer/Director?GUY MASTERSON,?you can still view it on the CR38IVES YouTube channel:

Guy talked about his career, the importance of The Edinburgh Festival, and what it was like to be the nephew of the legendary actor?RICHARD BURTON.?He also discussed his new production?'The Shark Is Broken',?the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the movie?‘Jaws’ -?starring?IAN SHAW, son of?ROBERT SHAW.

MEMBER FEATURE - SIMON WELLS

We are proud to share with you one of the most enjoyable pieces of voiceover work Simon says (no pun intended) that he's done so far!

The talented Chris Dixon?of Little Fish Digital?has produced an insightful book that helps children to identify and understand their emotions ??????

Simon has helped turn this delightful book "That's Okay" into an accompanying audiobook.

Each emotion is represented by a beautifully illustrated little character, all of whom now have their own individual voice.

This was such a fun project and I'm sure that many children and their families will be blessed by it.

You can see/hear a sample and purchase the book at the link below. It's well worth a look!

CHRISTMAS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!

So if you'd love a bespoke e-Christmas Greeting for your clients or friends contact Melanie of Poppy Perry Media at?[email protected]?and she'll get designing!??

Note:?e-cards must be booked by 30th November 2022.

THE CR38IVES CHRISTMAS NETWORKING EVENT 1st December 9.30am GMT

Join us on THURSDAY 1st DECEMBER at 9.30AM UK TIME for some festive fun and get CR38IVELY connected! Cr38ives has monthly private networking events but we decided to embrace the Christmas Spirit by hosting an 'Open House' next week so you can get to come along and see what we are all about and make some great connections too! The event is FREE so what's not to love? The event will be held via Zoom.

THE CR38IVES HANGOUT CLUBROOM

The?CR38IVES HANGOUT CLUB ROOM?will be presenting live audio events regularly for creative professionals to chat about various topics relating to the creative industries.?

Our first hangout chat is on the?8th of December @ 1pm, and will feature the?Senior Creative Editor of Titan Comics DAVID LEACH,?who’ll be talking about how ‘Perfectionism Is The Killer Of Creativity’.?

This is a FREE event, and open to all.?Just book your place, and join in the conversation. With David at the helm, it promises to be more than colourful! You can join the event by clicking the link below:

https://www.dhirubhai.net/events/6994936720672579584

GET?CR38IVELY?CONNECTED!

If you are a creative professional with a fantastic story who would love to tell it 'On The Couch' please do get in touch.?We'd love to hear about who you are, what you do and why you love it!?

Finally, if you are not yet a member of CR38IVES, and wish to join this growing private group for creative professionals, or if you have a friend or colleague who could benefit from joining the group, come along for FREE on 1st December or you can message us on Facebook or LinkedIn, or email us at the addresses below.

Here's to your continued success!