Prepared to have your senses warped as you visit the Space Shifters, the latest exhibition at the Hayward gallery. Its 50 years since the Hayward Gallery opened its doors, this year its latest exhibition features 20 artists spanning roughly 50 years of work to tie in with the 50th anniversary. The installations explore the perception…
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….
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…
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…
Its the Chinese new year of the Dog and it was celebrated last weekend in London, where 1000s came out in the cold, to enjoy the parade and festivities in Trafalgar Square. Outside of China this is the biggest event for the Chinese New Year celebrations, it is into its 20th year in the capital…
If you want to see some amazing glass sculptures then head down to the Halcyon Gallery in Bond Street for the Chihuly NOW solo exhibition. My favourite piece of art is in the basement on a tray of water with the lovely reflections. Dale Chihuly Dale Chihuly’s exhibition opened on the 20th January and carries…
After 2 years of refurbishment the Hayward Gallery is now open for the exhibition of Andreas Gursky. His work is amazingly detailed and very big. The gallery itself is looking splendid and the work fits in beautifully, the top level with the new pyramid roof lights sheds in more natural light. This is mostly always…
