Last week I had the absolute pleasure of watching the Grammy-winning, blues legend Bobby Rush perform a superb set at the Camden Jazz Cafe.
In photos: blues legend Bobby Rush at the Camden Jazz Cafe – still rocking at 92 years old! Read More
Last month, a roving band of activists armed with black megaphones targeted upmarket shops selling fur in London’s West End. Here’s the scenes outside Fendi on New Bond Street:
Anti-fur protesters bring the noise to London’s West End Read More
This large scale exhibition at the Hayward Gallery was nothing short of spectacular, with huge web installations pulling you into the weird and wonderful worlf of artist Chiharu Shiota.
Dangling keys, gothic wards, dresses and massive web structures: Chiharu Shiota at the Hayward Gallery Read More
Mixing iconic performance footage, rarely heard interviews and never seen before material, David Bowie: You’re Not Alone is an absolute must-see for Bowie fans.
David Bowie: You’re Not Alone – a stunning deep dive into the world of this iconic artist – in photos Read More
Currently on display in the Burlington House courtyard (outside the Royal Academy in Piccadilly) is this striking set of large photographic prints highlighting the grave and deepening issue of space …
Our Fragile Space: a photographic exhibition highlighting the grave and deepening issue of space debris Read More
The shortlisted artists for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2026 are currently on display at the Photographers’ Gallery, and we loved the work by Polish artist Weronika Gęsicka .
Fake encyclopaedia entries and AI: Weronika Gęsicka at the Photographers’ Gallery Read More
On a glorious spring afternoon, I embarked on one of my favourite short walks in London. The 4.5 mile (7.2km) walk starts at King’s Cross and follows the Regent’s Canal …
Canalside from King’s Cross to Regent’s Park – an afternoon walk in black and white Read More
I was honoured to witness the maiden voyage of a home made coracle on the Regent’s Canal yesterday afternoon. A coracle is a small round boat made of wickerwork covered …
I witnessed the maiden voyage of HMS Coracle on the Regent’s Canal in London Read More
Focussing on the history of consumer culture from Victorian times to the present day, the Museum of Brands is a fascinating place to spend a couple of hours.
Thunderbirds, sauce bottles, booze, cigarettes and the Beatles – a trip to the Museum of Brands, west London Read More
This powerful and thoughtful exhibition at the stunning Two Temple Place gallery explores artistic expression and mental health.
The Weight of Being at Two Temple Place – vulnerability, resilience, and mental health in art Read More
Here’s a series of 12 black and white photos taken on my OM System OM-3 camera earlier this week, coupled with the 17mm f1.8 lens. I’ve already raved enough about …
A moody and misty walk by the River Thames – 12 photos taken on an OM-3 camera Read More
A major exhibition at the Design Museum documents the legendary Blitz club night that transformed 1980s London style, generating an influential creative scene from fashion and music, to film, art …
In photos: recreate the New Romantic glory days at the Design Museum’s dazzling Blitz exhibition Read More
On Saturday, I travelled to Croydon Sports Arena to watch some non league football, and after studying the map thought that a route from Elmers End station through South Norwood …
A precarious walk through a waterlogged South Norwood Country Park in south London Read More
Regular readers of this blog will know that after a year of prevarication, I recently went out and bought the OM System OM-3 camera. I’m still getting to grips with …
London: umbrellas, rain and reflections with the OM System OM-3 camera Read More
The Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize showcases the work of talented young photographers, gifted amateurs and established professionals in the very best of contemporary photography.
Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2025 at the National Portrait Gallery, Feb 2026 Read More
On Saturday, I travelled to Rotherhithe to watch Peckham Town defeat Bermondsey Town in an exciting five goal encounter. One of the highlights of visiting that football ground is the …
The skyscrapers of the City of London seen from Rotherhithe – 10 photos Read More
Launching in February 2026, the “Summit” invites guests to climb to the top of the famous Alexandra Palace complex in north London and gaze at some breath-taking views of the …
A walk across the rooftops – taking on the ‘Summit’ climb at the Alexandra Palace Read More
It’s not just The Yard that’s worth seeing at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea right now – I really enjoyed this work by PRIEST.
Priest: Paper Cut – giant sized child-like artworks at the Saatchi conceals biting social commentary Read More
In my previous life as a tech journalist I’d get invited to all sorts of product and publicity launches, but few were as dull as watching the record for texting …
Relive the excitement of watching the World Record for texting being smashed by a Finn in a headband Read More
On Saturday I was back in Camden DJing at a special David Bowie celebration at the Elephant’s Head. On the day Bowie died in 2016, I hosted a jam-packed event …
In photos: Celebrating David Bowie at the Elephant’s Head, Camden, Sat 10th Jan 2026 Read More
I’ll start off this selection of 10 archive photos from 2002 with this view of the Stallion sex shop in Soho – from the time when Soho was dark, sleazy …
Street scenes, Soho, Banksy, neon signs and an old record store – 10 central London scenes from 2002 Read More
I’ll admit my title doesn’t really get across just how much fun this piece is, but I really recommended checking out Allan Kaprow’s playful piece currently on display at the …
The Yard by Allan Kaprow at the Saatchi: scramble through a pile of tyres as a full size car rotates above your head Read More
Although I’m usually to be found DJing south London, I was at the Elephant’s Head in Camden on the 19th December, DJing with my old friend Disastronaut and 90s legend …
In photos: DJing the Elephant’s Head in Camden with Normski and Disastronaut, 19th Dec 2025 Read More
North London has gained a new independent record shop, bar and café in the shape of One Eighty One on Holloway Road in Islington.
One Eighty One – a new record store, bar and cafe in Islington, north London Read More
Here’s a small collection of photos taken by Vauxhall, Nine Elms and the River Thames.
Nine Elms nocturne: a photographic night-time stroll by the River Thames Read More
Yesterday, we journeyed to Shepherd’s Bush in West London for a virtual reality exploration of the stunning city of Machu Picchu, high in the Peruvian Andes. Our experience began in …
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City – a flawed but beautifully crafted virtual reality tour in London Read More
Fans of precise model making are going to love the Make Architects Exhibition that’s currently on at the Building Centre in central London.
Make Architects show off their model-making skills at the Building Centre, London – in photos Read More
Gordon Bennett, this was one hell of a ride. Imagine being transported into that crazy journey at the end of Space Odyssey. Or being trapped in a k hole watching …
Mindblowing graphics and total sensory overload: Ryoji Ikeda’s DATA-COSM [n°1] at 180 Studios, London Read More
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be invited to the press launch of the Golden Age of Poster Design exhibition at the London Transport Museum. Seeing I was already …
A short photo tour of the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden, London Read More
It’s been hidden for some time while restoration work was underway, but the Buxton Memorial Fountain can once again be seen in all its glory.
In photos: the Buxton Memorial Fountain in Victoria Tower Gardens by Westminster Read More