Published on December 15th, 2016 |
by Dr. Jerry Doby
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Recap: Europe’s first ever Bacardi ‘No Commission’ event
Europe‘s first ever collision of worlds of visual art and music came together when The Dean Collection x BACARDÍ® launched their innovative, experiential platform No Commission in London at The Arches in Southwark. The night saw incredible music performances on a runway-style stage through the arches from No Vacancy Inn, Blood Orange and Emeli Sande. Guests included Nicole Scherzinger, Nick Grimshaw, Naughty Boy, Jimmy Iovine, Lord March, Giggs and many more.
Following sell out shows in Miami and the Bronx, the UK hosted the iconic rum brands first event in Europe, featuring work from some of the world’s most celebrated street and fine artists, live music acts, and DJs.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Reggie Yates attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Reggie Yates
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Nick Grimshaw attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nick Grimshaw
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Reggie Yates and D*Face attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Reggie Yates; D*Face
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Zara Mirza attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Zara Mirza
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Lord March attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Lord March
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Hans Ulrich Obrist Swizz Beatz attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz; Hans Ulrich Obrist
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Swizz Beatz attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Lord March and Zara Mirza attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Zara Mirza
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: D*Face and Reggie Yates and guests attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London>> on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** D*Face; Reggie Yates
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Dev Hynes of Blood Orange performs at The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dev Hynes; Blood Orange
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Dev Hynes of Blood Orange performs at The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dev Hynes; Blood Orange
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Dev Hynes of Blood Orange performs at The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Dev Hynes; Blood Orange
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Swizz Beatz and Nicole Scherzinger attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz; Nicole Scherzinger
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Nicole Scherzinger attends The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nicole Scherzinger
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Emeli Sandé, Naughty Boy and Nicole Scherzinger attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Emeli Sandé; Naughty Boy; Nicole Scherzinger
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Swizz Beatz and Nicole Scherzinger attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz; Nicole Scherzinger
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Swizz Beatz and Nicole Scherzinger attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz; Nicole Scherzinger
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 08: Swizz Beatz and Nicole Scherzinger attend The Dean Collection X Bacardi Present No Commission: London on December 8, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Swizz Beatz; Nicole Scherzinger
No Commission is a contemporary art fair, curated by music producer Swizz Beatz and The Dean Collection, to forge a direct link between artists’ practices and art patronage. The platform is designed specifically to support both new and established artists. All artists are given their exhibition space for free and 100% of the sale of each artwork goes directly to the artists. The injection of immersive music performances from event collaborator BACARDÍ, shakes up the traditional art fair, creating a unique, cultural experience for visitors.
Dr. Jerry Doby Editor-in-Chief of The Hype Magazine, Media and SEO Consultant, Journalist, Ph.D. and retired combat vet. 2023 recipient of The President's Lifetime Achievement Award. Partner at THM Media Group. Member of the U.S. Department of Arts and Culture, the United States Press Agency and ForbesBLK.