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![There’s a cracking collection of work currently on show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London, including a wonderful retrospective on East London snapper Terence Donovan, a series on ‘black dandyism’, and […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/what-soho-wore-photo-gallery-01-5-115x115.jpg "What Soho Wore, Black Dandyism and Terence Donovan at the Photographers’ Gallery, London")
What Soho Wore, Black Dandyism and Terence Donovan at the Photographers’ Gallery, London
Posted on Thursday, Sep 22, 2016 | No CommentsThere’s a cracking collection of work currently on show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London, including a wonderful retrospective on East London snapper Terence Donovan, a series on ‘black dandyism’, and […] -
Writing on the wall: Parastou Forouhar’s Written Room at Pi Artworks, London
Posted on Friday, Aug 26, 2016 | No CommentsI enjoyed stumbling across this simple but striking artwork on display at the Pi Artworks gallery in 55 Eastcastle Street by Oxford Circus, London, back in July this year. -
An afternoon of dance performance and art at the Tate Britain, London
Posted on Sunday, Jul 3, 2016 | No CommentsI enjoyed an interesting visit to the Tate Britain yesterday, soaking up some wonderful art and watching an intriguing dance performance. -
![Considered to be one of the most significant (and controversial) artists to have emerged in the postwar era, Jeff Koons has been active since the late 1970s, exploring themes relating to ‘taste, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/newport-street-gallery-01-1-115x115.jpg "Aluminium balloons at Jeff Koons’s Now exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London SE11")
Aluminium balloons at Jeff Koons’s Now exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London SE11
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 15, 2016 | No CommentsConsidered to be one of the most significant (and controversial) artists to have emerged in the postwar era, Jeff Koons has been active since the late 1970s, exploring themes relating to ‘taste, […] -
![I think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/imran-quereshi-barbican-curve-01-1-115x115.jpg "In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican")
In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican
Posted on Wednesday, Jun 1, 2016 | No CommentsI think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, […] -
In photos: Street art and graffiti of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, East London
Posted on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 | No CommentsHere’s a selection of photos taken around Brick Lane and Shoreditch showing off some of the street art that pretty much covers the main thoroughfares. -
![Opening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/punk-1976-1978-british-library-01-3-115x115.jpg "Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library")
Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 | No CommentsOpening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the […] -
In photos: people looking at art, doors, films and workmen, Tate Modern, London
Posted on Thursday, May 12, 2016 | No CommentsI visited the Tate Modern recently. Here’s what I saw. -
![I loved this installation at the Tate Modern by Brazilian conceptual artist, Cildo Meireles. The work takes the form of a tower constructed from 800 radios, each one tuned to a different […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tate-modern-cildo-meireles-babel-01-1-115x115.jpg "A tower of 800 whispering radios: Cildo Meireles’ Babel at the Tate Modern, London")
A tower of 800 whispering radios: Cildo Meireles’ Babel at the Tate Modern, London
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 | 3 CommentsI loved this installation at the Tate Modern by Brazilian conceptual artist, Cildo Meireles. The work takes the form of a tower constructed from 800 radios, each one tuned to a different […] -
![Luminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/luminary-haselden-brighton-01-1-115x115.jpg "The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica")
The beautiful LED lights of Brighton: Luminary by Ron Haselden at Fabrica
Posted on Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016 | No CommentsLuminary is a fascinating series of LED light drawings exhibited in two parts inside the Fabrica gallery in Brighton. The installation in the former Regency church takes the form of a […] -
![A 3D facsimile arch from Palmyra’s destroyed Temple of Bel was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square earlier this week. The monumental recreation of the destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, is a scale […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/palmyra-arch-trafalgar-square-01-1-115x115.jpg "Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square")
Palmyra’s Arch of Triumph recreated in London’s Trafalgar Square
Posted on Friday, Apr 22, 2016 | No CommentsA 3D facsimile arch from Palmyra’s destroyed Temple of Bel was unveiled in London’s Trafalgar Square earlier this week. The monumental recreation of the destroyed Arch of Triumph in Palmyra, Syria, is a scale […] -
![Describing itself as ‘the global home of creative neon and light art formats,’ Lights of Soho is a new art gallery and member’s lounge, located in the heart of the west end […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/lights-of-soho-london-01-1-115x115.jpg "Punky neon galore at the Lights of Soho, Brewer Street, London W1")
Punky neon galore at the Lights of Soho, Brewer Street, London W1
Posted on Monday, Apr 11, 2016 | No CommentsDescribing itself as ‘the global home of creative neon and light art formats,’ Lights of Soho is a new art gallery and member’s lounge, located in the heart of the west end […] -
![I’ve seen some amazing artworks in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern with perhaps Olafur Eliasson’s Weather Project being the most stunning of the lot. Sad to say, I failed to […]](http://www.urban75.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/abraham-cruzvillegas-empty-lot-01-1-115x115.jpg "Abraham Cruzvillegas: Empty Lot. A bit like watching paint dry. Or weeds grow. Tate Modern, London")
Abraham Cruzvillegas: Empty Lot. A bit like watching paint dry. Or weeds grow. Tate Modern, London
Posted on Tuesday, Jan 5, 2016 | 4 CommentsI’ve seen some amazing artworks in the Turbine Hall in London’s Tate Modern with perhaps Olafur Eliasson’s Weather Project being the most stunning of the lot. Sad to say, I failed to […] -
A night of drinking and dancing at the Andrew Buchan Bar, Albany Road, Cardiff – in photos
Posted on Monday, Dec 28, 2015 | No CommentsStocking a fine range of Welsh real ales from the independent Rhymney Beers brewery, the Andrew Buchan bar in Albany Road is one of my favourite pubs in Cardiff. -
Rock stars revealed in Scarlet Page’s ‘Resonators’ photo exhibition at Proud Camden
Posted on Tuesday, Dec 1, 2015 | No CommentsRunning until the 6th December is ‘Resontaors,’ an exhibition of guitar hero photos by Scarlet Page, daughter of rock legend Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin.