There’s not many album covers that are so iconic that you can dedicate an entire exhibition to them, but then David Bowie’s Aladdin Sane was no ordinary record.
Aladdin Sane: 50 years – Southbank exhibition explores David Bowie’s iconic cover artwork Read More
With London crashing into Tier 4 for Christmas, we’ve never needed a bit of seasonal cheer more, and this light show by the Southbank Centre certainly managed to lift the …
Neon art against a December sky: Winter Light at the Southbank Centre – in photos Read More
With London embracing Autumn’s long shadows and chilly breezes, I took to the streets and grabbed some photos around Soho, the Southbank and Battersea.
London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs Read More
Found lurking on the floor of a particularly grim and unloved underpass by the Southbank Centre can be found this charming collection of mosaic portraits, celebrating well-known people with connections …
Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics Read More
Located in the usually hidden rafters of the Royal Festival Hall, ‘Klanghaus: 800 Breaths‘ is a site-responsive immersive experience that merges art, music, machinery and performance. And it’s bloody brilliant.
Music, art and machinery, Klanghaus: 800 Breaths at Southbank Centre, London Read More
After a long and hard fought campaign, skateboarders on London’s South Bank will be able to remain where they are for the long term, as plans to redevelop their undercroft …
London’s Southbank skaters to stay as undercroft redevelopment plans axed Read More
For over forty years, skateboarders, BMX riders and graffiti artists have used the empty space known as the Southbank Undercroft to practise their art, socialise and show off their skills.
Long Live Southbank campaign fights to keep Southbank Undercroft skate park Read More
If you’re looking for a great place to meet up with friends for an afternoon/evening drink/picnic, I can warmly recommend the fifth floor balcony at the Royal Festival Hall, located on …
A drink on the fifth floor balcony at the Festival Hall on the Southbank, London Read More
Seen on top of the Queen Elizabeth Hall at dusk is this curious boat shaped hotel room designed by David Kohn Architects and Turner Prize-nominated artist Fiona Banner. Up to …
Southbank at dusk: Royal Festival Hall, Hayward Gallery and QE Hall Read More
London’s South Bank has been rolling with a strong British seaside theme since April (until Sept 4th), with 48 tonnes of sand and a series of beach huts adding some …
Southbank London – beach huts, boats and ice cream Read More
Vintage at Goodwood was one of my favourite festivals last year, and this year the whole caboodle moved to the Southbank Centre in the middle of London.
Vintage at the Southbank Centre – go-go girls and big bands Read More
This was a fantastic night – the Southbank was packed, the floor sticky with spilt beer and the music was fabulous – any club that plays Kate Bush’s “Wuthering Heights” …
Club Duckie’s 15th Birthday Party at the Southbank Centre Read More
Most people may deem them to be as cool as a heatwave on Planet Mercury, but I rather like Morris dancers – I mean, they drink a lot, dance about …
Morris dancing on the Southbank – 110 photos! Read More
Some more photos from my Saturday stroll: This elaborate piece of punctuation-untroubled stone lettering informs passers by that: “In this court in the 18th century stood the Fountain Tavern where …
Along the Strand over Waterloo Bridge to the Southbank Read More
There’s very few finer places to be on a winter’s Sunday afternoon than taking a bracing stroll by the Thames. Here’s 20 photos from a walk from Vauxhall to the …
In photos: a winter’s walk along the River Thames in Central London, Feb 2024 Read More
Inspired by artist Otobong Nkanga’s suggestion that ‘caring is a form of resistance,’ the Dear Earth exhibition at the Hayward Gallery brings together 15 artists from around the world. Exploring …
In photos: Dear Earth exhibition at the Hayward Gallery – runs until 3rd Sept 2023 Read More
London can be absolutely beautiful at night, especially when it’s not jammed full of tourists and Instagramers. The freezing weather last night meant I was able to enjoy a quiet, …
A peaceful winter’s evening walk along the South Bank from Hungerford Bridge to Blackfriars Bridge Read More
The South Bank is full of colour right now with outdoor neon lighting illuminating the bare trees. Here’s a series of 15 photos taken on an autumnal Sunday afternoon:
In photos: London’s South Bank at dusk – dark clouds, rain, neon trees, books and umbrellas Read More
I’ve been out for another walk around central London by the Thames, this time starting from Vauxhall tube/railway station, and criss-crossing over the river before ending up in Trafalgar Square.
In photos: A walk besides the Thames from Vauxhall to Hungerford Bridge, Sept 2022 Read More
Here’s a set of photos taken from a stroll from Vauxhall into central London during the sweltering heatwave at the beginning of August.
Central London architecture, luxury living, Brutalism and flags in the summer of 2022 heatwave Read More
Large expanses of rocks, pebbles and bijou sandy beaches are exposed at low tide on the River Thames, and this is when you’ll see some people mudlarking – a phrase …
The River Thames at low tide: mudlarkers, sunbathers and bridges – 30 photos Read More
Here’s a short series of photographs taken around the South bank, Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridge during the fading light of an autumnal London sunset.
Jet trails, blue skies, skyscrapers and glass lamps: a South Bank sunset, autumn 2018 Read More
Here’s a selection of London scenes from my archives, including scenes from Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras. The photos were all taken 15 years ago …
London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003 Read More
It’s quite a small exhibition, but there’s some cracking images to be seen at ‘Beat Positive,’ a photographic celebration of early hip hop culture at the Getty Gallery in central …
Early Hip Hop culture photographed: Beat Positive at the Getty Gallery, London Read More
The UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere is produced by the London-based creative company Artichoke, and comprises of multiple standalone light art-installations across the capital. The festival also sees iconic buildings and …
In photos: Lumiere festival 2018 – lights and interactive installations around central London Read More
On a hot summer evening, the South Bank can be a lovely place to hang out, taking a stroll along the banks of the Thames and watching the river boats …
The beauty of London at night: a summer stroll along the South Bank, July 2017 Read More
I’ve been wandering around central London a bit of late and, as usual, have been photographing anything that catches my eye. Here’s a fresh selection of 24 photos which I …
Stickers, photo galleries, concrete, Centre Point and books: London street views Read More
Yesterday was a glorious April afternoon, with the Thames glistening in the sunlight and plenty of people enjoying the entertainment by the river. I took a stroll along the South Bank …
London’s South Bank in the April sun: 1001 photos, luxury flats and a tennis racket acrobat Read More
December is still several days away, but the Christmas frenzy is already in full flow around central London, as the shop tills start to ring out their seasonal fanfare. The …
An early Christmas London walk – baubles, gas lamps, ice rink, South Bank and ICA art launch Read More
I spotted these kids practising parkour on a chilly February afternoon. They’d set up on the stretch of sandy beach that’s exposed during low tide outside the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, central London.
Practising parkour on the sandy beach of the River Thames, South Bank, London Read More