Semi-Permanent is constantly growing, with plenty more events planned in Australia and over the seases. So, along with creating a plethora of other things for you to enjoy across their many platforms, they’re basically just continuing their bid to take over the world. Which is why it seemed like the perfect time to ask Murray Bell about his favourite destinations across the planet – spots that rly get his creative juices a’flowin.’
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You’ve read his CV, you’ve gone to his and Andrew Johnstone‘s events, you’ve been inspired by their website – NOW, get ready to read some things Murray said about some places you should visit!
Tamarama Beach
Address: Tamarama, Sydney, 2026
Murray says: For now it’s Tamarama, but home is where my girls are. Everything starts here.
Barcelona City
Address: Catalonia, Spain
Website: www.barcelona.cat
Murray says: Barcelona. It’s where the idea for Semi-Permanent was conceived.
Wieden + Kennedy
Address: 224 Northwest 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 937 7000
E-Mail: jobs@wk.com
Website: www.wk.com
Opening Hours: 9am-6pm
Murray says: Wieden + Kennedy office, Portland. If you wanted to walk through the same set of doors everyday…
Freemans Restaurant
Address: 191 Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002
Phone: (212) 420 0012
E-Mail: info@freemansrestaurant.com
Website: www.freemansrestaurant.com
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 11am-11:30pm, Saturday to Sunday 10am-11:30pm
Murray says: Freemans, Lower East Side. Low light, taxidermy, artichoke dip and a good bar.
The Pass
Address: Between Fisherman’s Lookout and the headland, Byron Bay
Website: www.byron-bay.com
Murray says: The Pass, Byron Bay. Where I go to clear the head.
MOCA ‘ The Museum of Contemporary Art
Address: 250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 626 6222
Website: www.moca.org
Opening Hours: Monday 11am-5pm, Thursday 11am-8pm, Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday to Sunday 11am-6pm
Murray says: The MOCA, Los Angeles. Only been once but I love an experience that’s quite simple but takes hours to do. Slows things down.
colette
Address: 213 Rue Saint-Honoré 75001 Paris
Phone: +33 1 55 35 33 90
E-Mail: contact@colette.fr
Website: www.colette.fr
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11am-4pm
Murray says: Colette, Paris. Reminds me that the small things (as well as the big), like limited edition magazines and obscure labels can still pack out a store, every day of the week.
Electric Cinema
Address: 191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 2ED
Phone: 020 7908 9696
E-Mail:
Website: www.electriccinema.co.uk
Opening Hours:Depends on the session times
Murray says: Electric cinema, Notting Hill. If I was a filmmaker, I’d screen my first film there.
Chateau Marmont
Address: 8221 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Phone: (323) 656 1010
E-Mail: reservations@chateaumarmont.com
Website: www.chateaumarmont.com
Opening Hours: Restaurant is open Monday to Sunday 6:30am-12midnight
Murray says: Chateau Marmont, Hollywood. Closest thing to falling asleep under the table at your parents wild dinner parties.
Patagonia
Address: Territory shared by Argentina and Chile, South America.
Website: www.patagoniavolunteer.org
Murray says: Patagonia. Never been, but I really need to start listening & seeing more.
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