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![On the last day of our US tour, the band’s driver – the ever-accommodating Steve Michener – took us up to Griffith Park, where we were able to enjoy commanding […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/griffith-observatory-la-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California")
In photos: The Griffith Observatory and Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
Posted on Monday, Jun 17, 2019 | No CommentsOn the last day of our US tour, the band’s driver – the ever-accommodating Steve Michener – took us up to Griffith Park, where we were able to enjoy commanding […] -
In photos: Donald Trump protests in central London, Tues 4th June 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Jun 4, 2019 | 5 CommentsLondoners came out in their thousands today to protest at the visit of US president, Donald Trump. Here’s some photos from the protest: -
![Here’s a set of photos of road signs, street lights, wires and traffic signs from the east and west coasts of America. I grabbed the pictures as I toured with […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/america-signs-lights-wires-01-115x115.jpg "On tour in America: road signs, street lights, snow, wires and traffic signs in 100 photos")
On tour in America: road signs, street lights, snow, wires and traffic signs in 100 photos
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2019 | No CommentsHere’s a set of photos of road signs, street lights, wires and traffic signs from the east and west coasts of America. I grabbed the pictures as I toured with […] -
![We were in Barcelona last year for the Monochrome Set show, and the next day we witnessed a host of fascinating public events taking place around the city centre as […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/barcelona-la-merce-festival-castellers-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The Castellers and scarf-wavers of Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival")
In photos: The Castellers and scarf-wavers of Barcelona’s La Mercè Festival
Posted on Friday, May 24, 2019 | No CommentsWe were in Barcelona last year for the Monochrome Set show, and the next day we witnessed a host of fascinating public events taking place around the city centre as […] -
London photos: Royal Academy, Mayfair, Soho, William Eggleston exhibition, street views and more, May 2019
Posted on Monday, May 20, 2019 | No CommentsLast Saturday, I went for a leisurely perambulation around central London, looking at some art and architecture along the way. Here’s some photos from my travels: -
![Housing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/kew-gardens-2019-01-115x115.jpg "Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants")
Fifty photos of the wonderful Kew Gardens including the Palm House, treetop walkway and amazing plants
Posted on Thursday, May 16, 2019 | No CommentsHousing the “largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world,” Kew Gardens is a botanical garden founded in 1840, and can claim to be of London’s top tourist […] -
![Contemporary British installation artist Mike Nelson has transformed the grand spaces of the Duveen Galleries at the Tate Britain into ‘something between a sculpture court and an asset strippers’ warehouse.’ […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/asset-strippers-tate-britain-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain")
In photos: The Asset Strippers installation by Mike Nelson at Tate Britain
Posted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 | 2 CommentsContemporary British installation artist Mike Nelson has transformed the grand spaces of the Duveen Galleries at the Tate Britain into ‘something between a sculpture court and an asset strippers’ warehouse.’ […] -
![With each fresh new luxury development adding a new slab of ugliness, the Vauxhall skyline has become a hideous, shiny mess, dominated by the thusting phallus of the ridiculous St […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ugly-vauxhall-skyline-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: the unspeakable ugliness of Vauxhall’s St George Wharf riverside development and tower")
In photos: the unspeakable ugliness of Vauxhall’s St George Wharf riverside development and tower
Posted on Monday, May 6, 2019 | 2 CommentsWith each fresh new luxury development adding a new slab of ugliness, the Vauxhall skyline has become a hideous, shiny mess, dominated by the thusting phallus of the ridiculous St […] -
![In March this year, The Monochrome Set embarked on a breakneck USA tour, packing in nine gigs in ten days on both the East and West coasts of America. Merchmeister […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/17mono-set-west-coast-23-115x115.jpg "Tour diary – The Monochrome Set on the west coast of the USA")
Tour diary – The Monochrome Set on the west coast of the USA
Posted on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 | 1 CommentIn March this year, The Monochrome Set embarked on a breakneck USA tour, packing in nine gigs in ten days on both the East and West coasts of America. Merchmeister […] -
Smoke and Mirrors: The Psychology of Magic – free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection, London
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 30, 2019 | No CommentsThis free exhibition at the Wellcome Collection in central London offers fascinating insights into the shadowy world of Victorian spirit mediums, modern magic and psychology. -
![Today marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-5-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion protests at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch and Waterloo Bridge. Day 5: Friday 19th April 2019
Posted on Friday, Apr 19, 2019 | No CommentsToday marked the fifth day of the major Extinction Rebellion climate change protests in London. In the blazing sunshine, I went along to three sites at Oxford Circus, Marble Arch […] -
![Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-day-3-03-115x115.jpg "Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019")
Extinction Rebellion protests: Day 3 – arrests on Waterloo Bridge, Weds 17th April 2019
Posted on Wednesday, Apr 17, 2019 | No CommentsExtinction Rebellion climate change protesters are now into their third consecutive day of direct action, and have blocked traffic at Marble Arch, Waterloo Bridge, Parliament Square and Oxford Circus since […] -
![Climate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-30-115x115.jpg "London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019")
London Extinction Rebellion protests: the Garden Bridge, overnight occupation and today’s updates – Tues 16th Apr 2019
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 16, 2019 | No CommentsClimate change protesters are still occupying several sites across London as protests continue to cause disruption around the capital. urban75 photographer Gramsci was there yesterday and today and sent in […] -
More photos of today’s Extinction Rebellion direct action in central London, 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsFollow on from our earlier photo report, here’s some more images from today’s Extinction Rebellion action in central London. All photos/video by Niall Carroll. -
![Today, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/extinction-rebellion-01-115x115.jpg "In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019")
In photos: Extinction Rebellion direct action protests in central London, Mon 15th April 2019
Posted on Monday, Apr 15, 2019 | No CommentsToday, Extinction Rebellion climate change protesters took part in a major demonstration across central London. Roads and bridges were blocked as campaigners parked a boat at Oxford Circus and blocked Marble […]