Derek Ridgers presents Afternoon at the Seven Palms and Other Stories at The Society Club

Seductive and alluring, Derek Ridgers gorgeously captures the female form in his new photography exhibit ‘Afternoon at the Seven Palms and Other Stories’, opening at The Society Club on 12 June.   This will be the first time Ridgers has shown these photos.

‘We’re thrilled to welcome back Derek Ridgers.  His first show with us, ‘Un/Seen’, showcased Derek’s unique eye in capturing celebrities.  With this new show, the focus in on composition, light and the uncompromising beauty of women.’ -Babette Kulik and Carrie Kania, owners of The Society Club

Afternoon at the Seven Palms and Other Stories, photographs by Derek Ridges will be at The Society Club from 12 June

Derek Ridgers is an established and well-known photographer.  He has worked for such newspapers and magazines like NME, The Face, The Independent and Time Out.  His photography was included in Tate Britain’s first photography show, and shown at the Victoria and Albert Museum, National Portrait Gallery, Proud Gallery and most recently, his iconic shot of Keith Richards was included in The Sunday Times 50^th Anniversary Exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea.

About The Society Club
The Society Club, ‘A bookshop with style’ (Tea Time in Wonderland) is located in Soho, London with the intention of bringing ‘the best of all possible things’ to the forefront. The Society Club aims to promote culture, style and literature through select events and exhibits over an extensive cocktail menu. The Society Club has been honoured to host exhibits by photographers Bob Carlos Clarke, formento+formento, John Stoddart, Chas Ray Krider as well as iconic photographer Leee Black Childers and the debut exhibit of Scarlett Carlos Clarke. The Society Club was featured as The Cult Shop in FT’s How to Spend It, named by The Guardian as a favourite independent bookshop, a best drinking spot in The Telegraph and One of London’s Most Interesting Shops via CNN Travel.     www.thesocietyclub.com

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Maitresse Crash, a world famous performance and suspension artist. It taken in her apartment in Downtown Los Angeles.  

Yelp Captures Soho: The Photogenic Launch Party!

YELP CAPTURES SOHO The Photogenic Launch Party 10th May, 8 to 10:30pm at The Society Club

Throughout March and April, everyday Londoners, armed with no more than the phones in their pockets, have been snapping amazing pics of Soho. They’ve captured everything from the sights they’ve seen, meals they’ve ate, good times they’ve had and the people they know.

And now it’s time to show these shots off…

You’re invited to the official launch party of the Yelp Captures Soho exhibition show at The Society Club. The best pics submitted will be professionally printed and framed by Metro Imaging and displayed in the gallery. There will be amazing free food, free drinks, entertainment and a few surprises along the way.

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PICTURES PRINTED AND FRAMED by… Metro Imaging
FOOD by… Chipotle Mexican Grill, Kan-Kun Sauce, Yummy Boutique
DRINKS by… La Hechicera Rum, AIVY Vodka, Brockmans Gin, The Craft Beer Social Club, Mooboo Bubble Tea
ENTERTAINMENT by… Animal Vegetable Mineral Curiosities, Drink Deck, The London Index
PICTURES BY… *Winners announced soon!*

Scarlett Carlos Clarke presents ‘Other Rooms: The Photography of Steph Hartop’

The Society Club in conjunction with Scarlett Carlos Clarke announces a new exhibit with up-and-coming photographer Steph Hartop in her first London solo show.

Currently studying Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths, Steph Hartop is the first of many young photographers to be selected by Scarlett Carlos Clarke for an exhibition at The Society Club. Clarke’s plans for showcasing some of London’s young talent began earlier this year with a show of her father’s, Bob Carlos Clarke.

‘The aim with his show was to attract the attention of some young artists and photographers and inspire them to want to do a show here at the Society Club and give them a platform to sell their work. – Scarlett Carlos Clarke

‘The name of the show references Truman Capote’s novel Other Voices, Other Rooms. Andy Warhol’s exhibition of his film work at the Hayward in 2008 was named after this influential novel. The themes throughout my photographs focus on performance and the rituals surrounding photography and theatre. I am drawn to specific sites for their underlying hidden narratives and I am interested in the way the body can interact with disappearing spaces.’ -Steph Hartop

‘We’re thrilled to have someone so dedicated with working with and championing young artists. Scarlett, as curator, will bring a fresh, young eye to the London gallery Scene’. -Babette Kulik and Carrie Kania, owners of The Society Club

Other Rooms : The Photographs of Steph Hartop as curated by Scarlett Carlos Clarke will be exhibited at The Society Club from April 3rd

About Steph Hartop
Steph Hartop was born in 1991 and her work was recently included in ‘Medium Rare’, the art collective at The Chronic Love Foundation in the Bussey Building, Peckham. She is currently studying Fine Art and History of Art at Goldsmiths.

About Scarlett Carlos Clarke
Scarlett Carlos Clarke was born in London in 1992. She has been involved in London’s art-world since birth and recently curated a show of her father’s work; Live Fast Die Young.

About The Society Club
The Society Club, ‘A bookshop with style’ (Tea Time in Wonderland) is located in Soho, London with the intention of bringing ‘the best of all possible things’ to the forefront. The Society Club aims to promote culture, style and literature through select events and exhibits over an extensive cocktail menu. The Society Club has been honoured to host exhibits by photographers formento+formento, John Stoddart, Derek Ridgers, Chas Ray Krider as well as iconic photographer Leee Black Childers. The Society Club was featured as The Cult Shop in FT’s How to Spend It, named by The Guardian as a favourite independent bookshop and a best drinking spot in The Telegraph. http://www.thesocietyclub.com