Pavilion Lates review: After hours fun at the Dulwich Picture Gallery
This year marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of Dulwich Picture Gallery, the oldest public art gallery in the UK. To mark the occasion, the Gallery hosted a competition to rising architects to...
View ArticleA rare chance to get up close to the painted ceiling at the Old Royal Naval...
I’m sure I’m not alone when I admit Greenwich is one of my favourite parts of London. It’s history, architecture, views and atmosphere make it one of the capital’s most attractive areas, drawing both...
View ArticleSculpture In The City 2017/2018: Contemporary art comes to the Square Mile
Sculpture In The City is a public art exhibition, bringing contemporary pieces to spaces around the City of London. Now in its seventh year, the 2017-2018 collection launched this summer, with a...
View ArticleGods Own Junkyard: A trip to Walthamstow’s neon wonderland
Neon art is hot right now, with restaurants, bars and shops vying for bright lights to make their businesses stand out and be Instagrammable. One particular part of the capital famous for its neon...
View ArticleLumiere London 2018: The capital becomes a gallery of neon
Last night saw the return of Lumiere London. Spanning four days, over 50 artworks across six areas of the capital will be transforming landmarks and buildings. A host of local and international artists...
View ArticleGlitterbox x Jealous Gallery: New exhibition celebrates the party people
Glitterbox is a huge name in clubbing culture, famous for their flamboyant and hedonistic parties in Ibiza, London and beyond. With a high glamour and inclusive vision, Glitterbox are renowned for...
View ArticleMrs and Mr Bateman: Explore fashion, design and more at this creative new...
Soho is known for being the home to London’s creative, fashionable and flamboyant. So the area is the perfect location for a new pop-up concept. Setting up camp for four days this April will be Mrs And...
View ArticleHarmonics in Space by Fred Butler: Lift your spirits at this multi-layered,...
Despite being nearly midway through April, it’s still a bit gloomy and cold. So if you’re like me and pining for ‘proper’ spring to kick in, why not lift your spirits at the latest exhibition at the...
View Article‘The Invisible Enemy Should Not Exist’ comes to the Fourth Plinth
Trafalgar Square has been given a new piece of art amongst its fountains, lions and statues following the unveiling of the latest Fourth Plinth commission. Succeeding David Shrigley’s divisive Really...
View ArticleStreet art meets conservation in Louis Masai’s new exhibition Missing
A new exhibition is coming to London which blends art and awareness. British artist Louis Masai is showcasing his latest collection which depicts endangered animals. Each piece will focus on a specific...
View ArticleTurner’s House: Follow in artist JMW Turner’s footsteps at his Twickenham...
Twickenham is home to some famous former stately homes, such as Marble Hill House and Strawberry Hill. However, there’s a rather less grand, but equally important building that recently been restored...
View ArticlePhoto Friday: Tracey Emin’s ‘I Want My Time With You’ at St Pancras
It’s been a while since my last ‘Photo Friday’ post… admittedly the least time-consuming and the easier posts to write. This isn’t the first time St Pancras has been the focus of a such a post either....
View ArticleA wall of colour amongst the green: The London Mastaba on the Serpentine
The annual Serpentine Pavilion is always a big talking point in London’s art world. However, it looks like this year’s Pavilion may be have eclipsed somewhat by a floating sculpture in neighbouring...
View ArticleSculpture In The City 2018/2019: Contemporary art lights up the Square Mile
After so many buildings were ravaged during the two World Wars, the City of London isn’t the most attractive part of the capital. A host of uninspiring office blocks, some controversial skyscrapers...
View ArticleWilliam Blake finally honoured with a gravestone at his final resting place
William Blake (1757-1827) is widely regarded as one of, if not the, greatest artist in British history. The born and bred Londoner was an acclaimed poet, painter, author and printmaker, although never...
View ArticleCelebrate women artists and support womens’ charities with Mount Street...
Returning to the capital this October is Frieze London, a contemporary, international art fair. As part of this year’s event, Frieze London is collaborating with Mount Street to commission four leading...
View ArticleExplore the street art of Croydon at the RISEfestival 2018
This September has seen the inaugural RISEfestival in Croydon, south London. Some of the world’s leading street artists have joined homegrown talent to bring new art and installations to the streets of...
View ArticleThe Poppies return to London as the Weeping Window comes to the Imperial War...
Back in 2014, the original Poppies installation in the moat of the Tower of London was such a huge hit, MPs made public pleas for its to be extended. Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red was created by...
View ArticleConservation and colours as the Tusk Rhino Trail comes to the capital
If you’ve been in central London recently, you may have noticed some pretty new pieces of street furniture. Twenty one rhino sculptures have been erected near iconic sights as part of the Tusk Rhino...
View ArticleBridging Home by Do Ho Suh for Sculpture In The City
Sculpture In The City is an annual outdoor exhibition of contemporary art around the City of London. It usually begins in June with a majority of the pieces remaining in situ for up to 12 months....
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