Its the centenary of the end of the first world war today (11th November 2018). A time to pause and reflect on the sacrifice millions of people made to keep us free. At 11am the armistice was signed to end the 4 years of war. The death total and destruction across Europe was immense, some countries…
Its that time of the year again when 100% Design opens its doors. Showcasing new and upcoming artists from around the world. This is the 24th year they have been running and its the UK’s longest annual design event. Held at the grand hall of Olympia in Kensington, London its easy to get to. The…
On a hot summers day, I ventured down to Mayfield, a field in Sutton which is full of Lavender. Lavender is one of my favourite plants and I always love visiting fields of the purple haze. Once you arrive at the field, the smell hits you straight away, the beautiful fragrance wafting up your nose….
On a hot, sunny, summers day over 200,000 people descended on London to protest against Donald Trump. One of the most divisive American presidents in history brought out the protesters to say why he shouldn’t be allowed to visit the country. From Portland place to Trafalgar Square they marched, filling the streets. Young and old,…
A mesmerising performance by Emma & Sakari called an Insomniacs Fable. It encompasses a mixture of dance, circus and visual arts over three acts. Telling the story of unrequited love between a polyboy and polygirl, with act 1 where polyboy sees an image of polygirl across the sea. Haunting his dreams and making him struggle to…
Simple and elegant is my first impression of the new Serpentine Pavilion. It will be open to the public on the 15th June 2018 until 7th October 2018. This years architect is Frida Escobedo, who is from Mexico and is one of the youngest commissioned to design the Pavilion. Frida Escobedo Frida Escobedo (b. 1979,…
Lee Bul exhibition Crashes, opens at the Hayward Gallery on the 1st June and I was surprised how much I liked it. This was the first time I am seeing her work. My favourite artist is Salvador Dali and this reminded me of his style, quirkiness and some what bizarre pieces. Lee Bull’s ambitious exhibition is…
Its the start of the peak season of cherry blossom, which is one of the spectacular sights of spring. In Greenwich park at the far end near Blackheath road is the Cherry blossom avenue inside the park. After the amazing heat wave we just had the blossom has suddenly burst out after the every cold…
Excellent evening at the Design on Britain exhibition in the London Jewish Museum. The theme of the exhibition is about the Jewish immigrants, who came to Britain during the war years escaping the Nazis. Their contribution to British design and all the wonderful posters and corporate identity that rebuilt Britain after the war. Most of…
On the 21st February 2018 it was the opening of an exhibition for Rachel Howard & John Copeland at Newport Street Gallery. It was great to view the art before the gallery opened to the public. Some provocative pieces which will get you talking, I especially like Howard’s work with the symmetry of strokes. Rachel…
