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 …
In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021 Read More
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 …
Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London Read More
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.
Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall Read More
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 …
Oxford Street Reflections – abstract human shapes on a mirrored awning Read More
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 …
In photos: an early summer time walk through Hyde Park and Green Park, London Read More
I’ll be the first to agree that it wasn’t the prettiest place to look at – and things only get more gritty inside – but the Mars Bar was one …
Remembering the fabulously scuzzy Mars Bar in East Village, New York Read More
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. …
Rachel Whiteread’s Internal Objects exhibition at the Gagosian Gallery, central London – 22 photos Read More
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 …
Art: step into the mind-blowing world of Rupture #1 at the Tate Britain Read More
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.
Philip Colbert’s Lobsteropolis at the Saachi: Cartoon lobster hyper-pop sculptures and paintings Read More
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 …
In photos: the roaming elephant herds of Chelsea Read More
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 …
Whitechapel Gallery – surrealism, sounds, social housing, films and wonderful art Read More
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 …
Give Way: deconstructed road signs by Dan Rawlings at the StolenSpace Gallery, Shoreditch Read More
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.
In photos: A look inside Southwark Cathedral by London Bridge Read More
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. …
In photos: spectacular views from the Sky Garden in the City of London Read More
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.
London street photography – 25 photos from central London, April 2021 Read More
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.
Buy your very own iconic island in London – no boat required Read More
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.
In photos: a short and easy London riverside walk – Putney Bridge to Barnes Bridge Read More
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 …
The River Thames in spring: the beach, shadows and reflections – in photos Read More
The Spanish seaside resort of Benidorm is a place of contrasts, with its sweeping beaches, modern holiday apartment blocks, picturesque traditional old town and strip of British bars and restaurants. …
The Brits in Benidorm: English flags, Chippies, Bingo, Beer, Posters and Pubs, November 2004 Read More
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 …
Vauxhall at night – skyscrapers, buses, construction work and a Thames nocturne, Jan 2021 Read More
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 …
In photos: a midnight bike ride through central London in lockdown, Jan 2021 Read More
Once a vital London power station fuelled by Welsh coal, Battersea Power Station is now undergoing the full luxury redevelopment treatment, offering unaffordable apartments and “world-class bars and restaurants, interspersed …
In photos: Battersea Power Station redevelopment – luxury flats, trendy shops and security guards Read More
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in an incredibly quiet Christmas, with attractions closed and businesses trying to make the best of a really grim festive season. We took a walk …
Christmas lights, festive installations and street market at Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, December 2020 Read More
Cardiff hasn’t seen a White Christmas for a decade, but back in December 2010 the capital looked beautifully festive, with snow covering the streets and surrounding hills. Here’s 22 photos …
Cardiff in the snow – the big Christmas freeze of December 2010 in photos Read More
Here’s a series of photos taken last night showing a near-deserted Oxford Street in the rain:
Tinseltown in the rain: Oxford Street Christmas lights in a late night downpour, Dec 2020 Read More
Despite a growing cynicism and the sure-fire fact that Christmas 2020 is going to be irredeemably crap for me, I have to admit I liked this little display in Whitfield …
The lovely Christmas lights by Tottenham Court Road, Fitzrovia, London Read More
Located within the campus of the London School of Economics in Sheffield Street, the World Turned Upside Down is a thought-provoking sculpture by the Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Wallinger.
In photos: The giant upside down globe in Holborn, London Read More
On my wanders through Bloomsbury in central London, I was delighted to stumble across the beautifully preserved Woburn Walk, which oozed Ye Olde atmosphere in the late afternoon, autumn drizzle.
Stepping into the past: the historic Regency shopfronts of Woburn Walk in Bloomsbury, London Read More
Here’s a collection of 30 photos assembled from my recent wanders around central London. Almost all of the shots were taken with my Ricoh GRiii compact camera, which is a …
London street photography: thirty views from Soho, Mayfair, The Angel and Islington Read More
Divided across an open air space and in the adjacent King’s Cross Tunnel, Face to Face is a compelling exhibition of social documentary photography curated by Ekow Eshun, in partnership …
Check out the Face To Face exhibition in the King’s Cross Tunnel, London – runs until Sunday, 29th Nov 2020 Read More