London – Page 2 – urban75: art, photos, walks

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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In photos: stunning views of London from the top of The Shard

Wed 28th July, 2021Wed 28th July, 2021 - by editor - 2 Comments.

I recently returned to the top of the Shard Tower in London to take in some fabulous vistas and see how the viewing platform had changed since my first visit …

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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.

Explore home life from the 1600s onward at the Museum of the Home, east London

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In photos: Explore front rooms of the past at the Museum of the Home, east London

Wed 14th July, 2021Tue 13th July, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Formerly the Geffrye Museum, the Museum of the Home is located in the old Geffrye Almshouses on Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London.

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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

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

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.

Oxford Street Reflections - abstract human shapes on a mirrored roof

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Oxford Street Reflections – abstract human shapes on a mirrored awning

Thu 10th June, 2021Thu 10th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Standing outside the John Lewis store in Oxford Street, central London, I became fascinated by the abstract human shapes that were being reflected in the store’s awning as people walked …

A look around the London Design Museum - twenty photos

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A look around the Design Museum in Kensington, London – twenty photos

Tue 8th June, 2021Mon 7th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Winner of the European Museum of the Year Award in 2018, the Design Museum moved into its new home in Kensington in 2016, taking over the former Commonwealth Institute, a …

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Dulwich Picture Gallery and gardens – photo feature

Mon 7th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I recently visited the Dulwich Picture Gallery to “Unearthed: Photography’s Roots,” an exhibition which traces the rich history of photography via depictions of nature, with over 100 works by 41 …

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In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London

Fri 4th June, 2021Fri 4th June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Central London is blessed with some wonderful parks, and as they burst into summer, they’ve never looked more verdant. Here’s 28 photos from a recent walk through Green Park and …

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Rachel Whiteread’s Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, central London – 22 photos

Wed 2nd June, 2021Wed 2nd June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Only running until the end of this week (6th June 2021) is Rachel Whiteread’s Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, located between Oxford Circus and Green Park tube stations. …

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Art: step into the mind-blowing world of Rupture #1 at the Tate Britain

Tue 1st June, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I’ll be honest – I haven’t got the foggiest idea what Heather Phillipson’s installation at the Tate Britain is all about, but I can say one thing: it is bloody …

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Philip Colbert’s Lobsteropolis at the Saachi: Cartoon lobster hyper-pop sculptures and paintings

Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Bright, colourful and a heap of fun, Philip Colbert’s Lobsteropolis at the Saachi Gallery in west London presents an eye popping feast of cartoon characters and paintings.

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In photos: the roaming elephant herds of Chelsea

Mon 31st May, 2021Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

This is the spectacular sight of a herd of wooden elephants seen outside the Saatchi Gallery off King’s Road in Chelsea. The life-sized sculptures are on display ahead of being …

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Whitechapel Gallery – surrealism, sounds, social housing, films and wonderful art

Fri 28th May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Founded in 1901, the Whitechapel Gallery was tasked to “bring great art to the people of east London,” and it’s still putting on excellent shows to this day. Entry to …

Art: deconstructed road signs by Dan Rawlings at the StolenSpace Gallery, Shoreditch

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Give Way: deconstructed road signs by Dan Rawlings at the StolenSpace Gallery, Shoreditch

Mon 24th May, 2021Mon 24th May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

I loved this series of deconstructed road signs at the StolenSpace Gallery in Shoreditch. The exhibition by Dan Rawlings is called Give Way and features metal signs being reclaimed by …

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In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge

Mon 24th May, 2021Sun 23rd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Located between London Bridge and Borough Market, Southwark Cathedral is a great place to pop in for a bit of peace and quiet – and admission is free.

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In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London

Sat 22nd May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Six years after my first visit, I returned to the Sky Garden in the City of London and took in the spectacular views from the top of the landmark skyscraper. …

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London street photography – 25 photos from central London, April 2021

Thu 29th April, 2021Mon 31st May, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Here’s a collection of 25 photos taken around central London this month, taking in Vauxhall, the River Thames, Albert Embankment and the South Bank.

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Buy your very own iconic island in London – no boat required

Tue 27th April, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

If any of our well heeled readers have been looking to buy their very own island, here’s your chance to buy an ‘iconic’ one, smack in the centre of London.

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In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge

Fri 16th April, 2021Fri 16th April, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Around 6.5k/4 miles in length, this is a lovely short walk along the banks of the River Thames from Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge in south west London.

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The River Thames in spring: the beach, shadows and reflections – in photos

Sun 14th March, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

London has some magnificent walks, and after a long winter in lockdown, a bracing walk along the banks of the Thames can do wonders for the soul. Here’s a set …

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Help save the fabulous Pollock’s Toy Museum in central London

Thu 11th February, 2021Thu 11th February, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Claiming to be the oldest Toy Museum in the UK, Pollock’s Toy Museum is housed in two buildings dating from 1750 and 1850, and it’s stuffed full of childhood nostalgia. …

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Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021

Wed 27th January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - 1 Comment

Vauxhall is rapidly turning into a mini-Manhattan for the wealthy, with huge new tower blocks and luxury apartments punching the skyline. Here’s some photos taken from both sides of the …

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In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021

Wed 20th January, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Since I’ve walked around every single park within a three mile radius of my Brixton home, l thought it was time to venture further afield, and dust off my Dahon folding …

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Remembering the New Piccadilly Cafe in central London

Wed 6th January, 2021Thu 7th January, 2021 - by editor - 2 Comments.

We first visited this splendid traditional West End café exactly fifteen years ago, back in January 2005 and would regularly pop in before its inevitable closure in December 2007. We …

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In photos: The fragile beauty of the Albert Bridge at night, south west London

Sun 3rd January, 2021Tue 1st June, 2021 - by editor - Leave a Comment

Connecting Chelsea in the north to Battersea on the south, the Albert Bridge was opened in 1873, and is now an English Heritage Grade II listed building. Along with Tower …