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The beautiful, Grade II listed countryside Church of St Guthlac in Little Cowarne, Herefordshire – in photos

Mon 20th June, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located in the wilds of the county of Herefordshire, St Guthlac’s Church dates from the 12th and 13th century, and was heavily restored during the Victorian era.

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Glasgow and Edinburgh photos; architecture, steps, skylines and street art
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Glasgow and Edinburgh photos: architecture, steps, skylines, street art and the penis steps

Tue 14th June, 2022Wed 15th June, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I was back up on tour in Scotland recently, and grabbed some photos as we travelled betwixt shows in Glasgow and Edinburgh:

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In photos – Football: Designing the Beautiful Game at the Design Museum, London

Wed 8th June, 2022Tue 7th June, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

A must see for fans of the greatest sport on earth, ‘Football: Designing the Beautiful Game‘  looks at how design has been used to push the game to new limits. …

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For the Record: Photography & the Art of the Album Cover at the Photographers’ Gallery, London

Fri 20th May, 2022Thu 19th May, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

For the Record: Photography & the Art of the Album Cover celebrates the unique ‘object d’art’ that is the Album Cover and reflects upon its role in shaping and making …

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In photos: The Procession at the Tate Britain – a remarkable, multicoloured reflection on colonialism

Thu 14th April, 2022Thu 14th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Greeting visitors to Tate Britain is this large-scale installation by British sculptor and contemporary visual artist Hew Locke entitled, The Procession. Snaking through the entire length of the main hall, …

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Graffiti, bagels, shadows & art: a walk from Brick Lane to Blackfriars in 35 photos

Mon 11th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s 35 photos documenting a late afternoon walk from Brick Lane in east London across the river and along the South Bank to Blackfriars station in central London, via the Whitechapel …

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In photos: discover great new and established artists at Roy’s Art Fair, London, 8th-10th April 2022

Fri 8th April, 2022Fri 8th April, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s your chance to discover one hundred of the best emerging and established artists this weekend at Roy’s Art Fair at The Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, east London.

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Rickenbacker guitars galore at this wonderful central London exhibition

Wed 23rd March, 2022Wed 23rd March, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

To accompany the launch of the exclusive John Hall edition of Martin & Paul Kelly’s ‘Rickenbacker Guitars’ book, Phantom Books have commissioned a special exhibition of original Rickenbacker guitars and …

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In photos: ECHO – a multi disciplinary performance festival by AAIS at Heal’s department store, London

Tue 22nd March, 2022Tue 22nd March, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Described as a multi disciplinary performance festival featuring 37 sections by the AA Interprofessional  Studio, 2021-2022, ECHO runs until the 25th March 2022 in Heal’s department store on Tottenham Court …

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Protest and heartbreak: America in Crisis photo exhibition at the Saachi Gallery, London

Fri 4th February, 2022Fri 4th February, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This compelling photo exhibition at London’s Saachi Gallery compares two collections of photographs of American life,  exploring social change in the country from the 1960s till today. It makes for …

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Judge Dredd exhibition and other comic treats at the Cartoon Museum, London

Fri 21st January, 2022Fri 21st January, 2022 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The rather wonderful Cartoon Museum in central London has just launched a small exhibition to celebrate 45 years of Judge Dredd, the legendary lawman from the 2000AD comic series. [Above …

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The London Van Gogh Immersive Experience fails to impress

Wed 1st December, 2021Wed 1st December, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Billed as a ‘ 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular’ featuring ‘exquisite storytelling and cutting-edge technology,’ expectations were high when I visited the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Spitalfields …

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In photos: the magnificent light trails at Kew Gardens, Winter 2021

Fri 19th November, 2021Fri 19th November, 2021 - by Contributor - Leave a Comment

The wonderful light trail has returned to Kew Gardens for the festive season, with visitors able to enjoy stunning animated landscapes created by over a million lights in the Royal …

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Floating machines called aerobes soar above the Tate Modern – In Love With The World by Anicka Yi

Wed 17th November, 2021Tue 16th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Turbine Hall in the London’s Tate Modern is currently occupied by these bizarre floating machines, based on ocean life forms.

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Lightfield infinity room – it’s finally worth visiting the Marble Arch Mound!

Mon 15th November, 2021Sun 14th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I visited the Marble Arch Mound in August this year, and found myself thoroughly underwhelmed by it. Even as a free attraction there was little to recommend it, with the …

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Censorship, confinement and resistance: Shilpa Gupta’s Sun at Night at the Curve, Barbican

Tue 2nd November, 2021Fri 5th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This small, but thought provoking exhibition at the Curve ‘highlights the fragility of one’s right to expression whilst raising urgent questions of censorship, confinement and resistance. ‘ Created by Mumbai-based …

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In photos: model buildings, taps, pipes, buttons and more – a trip to the Building Centre in London

Mon 1st November, 2021Fri 5th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Founded in 1931 as the building materials bureau of the Architectural Association, The Building Centre can now be found in Store Street in central London, and after a recent extensive …

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View Andy Warhol’s incredible prints at the ‘Warhol Unseen’ exhibition, Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London

Wed 22nd September, 2021Wed 22nd September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Andy Warhol fans are in for an absolute treat at this wonderful free exhibition in central London, which showcases a large selection of his work.

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Spacescapes: postcards from our Solar System – outdoor photo exhibition in Central London

Mon 20th September, 2021Thu 18th November, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The Geological Society’s exhibition in the courtyard of the Royal Academy in Piccadilly is part of  2021 Year of Space project and features large scale prints displaying incredible sights from our …

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In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London

Fri 10th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.

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In photos: Phyllida Barlow at Hauser and Wirth, London

Thu 9th September, 2021Thu 9th September, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Currently on display at the Hauser and Wirth gallery in central London is this striking installation by Phyllida Barlow, made up of coloured planks of woods embedded in concrete filled …

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The north bank of the Thames at low tide: bridges, chains, nets and some mudlarking

Fri 6th August, 2021Fri 6th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Following on from last week’s walk along the south bank of the Thames, I returned to take a stroll along the north bank at low tide.

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The London Mithraeum: an underground Roman temple in the City of London – in photos

Wed 4th August, 2021Wed 4th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Lurking in a basement under the modern Walbrook Square development in the City of London can be found the remains of The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras.

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No Comply: skate culture and community at Somerset House, London

Tue 3rd August, 2021Fri 6th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Somerset House is hosting No Comply, a free exhibition exploring the phenomena of skateboarding and the impact of its culture and communities on the UK over the past 45 years.

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The River Thames at low tide: mudlarkers, sunbathers and bridges – 30 photos

Fri 30th July, 2021Thu 5th August, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

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 …

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Last chance to see the neon lights illuminating Leadenhall Market, as exhibition closes on Sat 31st July 2021

Thu 29th July, 2021Thu 29th July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Fans of vintage neon signs should hasten their step in the direction of Leadenhall Market this weekend to see Electric City,  an immersive technicolour production hosted by Gods Own Junkyard.

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A herd of 100 elephants descend on London’s Green Park – in photos

Mon 26th July, 2021Mon 26th July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

First seen around Chelsea in May 2021, this large herd of wooden elephants recently took up residence in London’s Green Park.

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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021
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In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021

Thu 1st July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I made my first trip back to the Tate Modern since the first lockdown cut in, and enjoyed a pleasant hour taking in the artworks on display. Here’s 30 photos …

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Damien Hirst - End Of A Century, fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London
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Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London

Wed 23rd June, 2021Wed 23rd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Running until the 8th August 2021, End Of A Century features over fifty early works by the controversial multimedia artist Damien Hirst. The free exhibition covers his formative years as …

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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall
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Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall

Mon 21st June, 2021Mon 21st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

On the weekend, I spent an engrossing eighty minutes walking around the wonderful Art in the Age of Now exhibition at the former Fulham Town Hall in west London.

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