New issue, joys and thrills of life, The Ritz

Hell everyone

How is it going? Things are well on the Aesthetica front, we've been working on socks off as of late (what's new), but there are some major developments underway with the magazine including a new section, as well as a new annual competition and book. Please see the website for more details over the next few weeks.

Now then, I was at the ICA on Sunday to see the Double Agent exhibition, as I am writing a piece on it for the next issue. There really is some fascinating work in there, my favourite piece is by Barbara Visser. She's a Dutch video artist that looks at the role of the artist, authenticity, truth and fiction. She's just great. Her works makes you think about things the way that you did when you were studying theory at university.... (at least it did for me). I really loved it, it was like going back to the days of studying Foucault.

So along with this jaunt to London, I met up with an old friend of mine from New York who was in Paris for fashion week and popped over to London to visit with me. For starters, this friend of mine is just truly awesome! She's just a great friend that I've known for year, but I must admit, she's very New York. She decided to treat me to lunch at the Ritz. I was like, "okay, that would be a hoot".

Anyway, my favourite footwear in the entire world is Converse low tops, so of course, I was wearing these when Olivia suggested that we go for lunch at The Ritz. The other thing is that they are completely battered, but oh so comfy, and really just my favourite shoes ever!

Okay, here was the dialogue:

Olivia: "Hi, we're not residents, but we'd like a table for two."
Man: (looks at my shoes and actually points).
Cherie: (whispering) Olivia, I don't think that they're going to... (interrupted by the pointing)
Man: No (still pointing). You do not have a reservation. No. I'm going to have to ask you to leave!
Cherie & Olivia: Exit

So, that was so funny! It goes down on my list of funny events in life.

Anyway, must get back to work.

Cherie
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