Here’s the sad sight of the Astoria Theatre in central London after it had closed its doors for good in January 2009.
Ten Years Ago: London’s Astoria Theatre closes for good, Jan 2009 – in photos Read More
Here’s a selection of photos from a rainy walk around central London on a rainy Saturday afternoon in December.
London pics: Christmas lights, rain, Pixel 3 and a bloke dragging a golden cross, Dec 2018 Read More
As autumn slowly heads into winter and the nights get longer, here’s a selection of 30 photos taken around central London in mid-November.
Autumn in London – photos of street scenes, the British Museum, sweet nothings and rain, Nov 2018 Read More
First exhibited on the roof of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2016, Cornelia Parker’s Transitional Object (PsychoBarn) makes for a striking centrepiece of the Royal Academy’s courtyard in central London.
PsychoBarn installation by Cornelia Parker at the Royal Academy, London, Nov 2018 Read More
Taken during a wander around central london over the weekend, here’s a selection of shots taken around central London last weekend.
London street photography: tourists, galleries, street art and Halloween, October 2018 Read More
Created from Geiger–Müller tubes, glass, aluminium, fluid dynamics, micro controllers and other electronic wizardry, South Korean artist Yunchul Kim’s set of installations at the Korean Cultural Centre make for a fascinating blend …
Steampunk, science and futurism – Dawns, Mine, Crystal by Yunchul Kim at the Korean Cultural Centre, London Read More
Here’s a short series of photographs taken around the South bank, Blackfriars and Waterloo Bridge during the fading light of an autumnal London sunset.
Jet trails, blue skies, skyscrapers and glass lamps: a South Bank sunset, autumn 2018 Read More
Here’s a selection of London scenes from my archives, including scenes from Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras. The photos were all taken 15 years ago …
London 15 years ago: Soho street scenes, the Tate’s Weather Project and St Pancras, October 2003 Read More
Here’s some things that caught my eye while walking around central London a couple of days ago. Above: shoes, Hills Place, Oxford Circus.
London street views: Discarded knickers, bins, signs and details, October 2018 Read More
On display until the 6th Jan 2019 is Athi-Patra Ruga’s ‘Of Gods, Rainbows and Omissions,’ a work of sculpture, photography, video and embroidery.
Somerset House art – Athi-Patra Ruga’s ‘Of Gods, Rainbows and Omissions’ Read More
With London embracing Autumn’s long shadows and chilly breezes, I took to the streets and grabbed some photos around Soho, the Southbank and Battersea.
London street scenes: autumn shadows, Southbank book browsers, low tide Thames and random signs Read More
Currently on display in the New Wing at Somerset House in central London is an exhibition by the British artist Hannah Perry.
Hannah Perry: Gush – subwoofers and shimmering copper, Somerset House, London Read More
There’s a cracking selection of installations and exhibitions that you can currently see for free in the Tate Modern on Bankside.
Tate Modern photos: Huge chairs, a crying room, the Clock, a heat sensitive floor and more, Oct 2018 Read More
Found lurking on the floor of a particularly grim and unloved underpass by the Southbank Centre can be found this charming collection of mosaic portraits, celebrating well-known people with connections …
Art in dingy places: The joy of the Southbank floor mosaics Read More
South London’s rowdy singalong tribute to the much-loved queen of the honky-tonk piano, Mrs Gladys Mills, have announced that they’ll be dusting off the party hats and playing some gigs …
The Mrs Mills Experience party singalong band are back! Read More
Running until 13th Jan 2019, the Saachi Gallery’s ‘Black Mirror: Art as Social Satire‘ exhibition looks to explore art’s role in social satire and how art has been influenced by political …
In photos: Black Mirror: Art as Social Satire at the Saatchi Gallery, London Read More
London is a fantastic city for walks and free art, and this short walk from Green Park tube station to Hyde Park and back takes in two galleries, a lake, …
London art walk: Green Park to Hyde Park and the Serpentine, late summer 2018 Read More
Back in June 2003, I got the opportunity to visit the then semi-derelict Midland Grand hotel at St Pancras station in central London and take some photos. The former hotel had …
London St Pancras station – archive photos of the semi-derelict Midland Grand hotel from June 2003 Read More
The celebrations for the Royal Academy’s 250th Summer Exhibition sees this striking sculpture by Anish Kapoor dominating the courtyard outside Burlington House in central London.
In photos: Anish Kapoor’s Symphony for a Beloved Daughter at the Royal Academy, London, July 2018 Read More
A few hours after the Baby Donald Trump rose majestically into the London skies, hundreds of thousands of people marched through central London to voice their disapproval at American president. …
Donald Trump protest: Londoners come out in force with hilarious banners, Fri 13th July 2018 Read More
Kicking off today’s protest against Donald Trump’s visit to London, a huge crowdfunded blimp has been lifted into the skies. Urban75 reporter Phil Ross captured the action:
Donald Trump blimp rises into the London skies, Fri 13th July 2018 – photos Read More
Protesters gathered around the ‘ring of steel’ in Regents Park, London today to protest at the visit of ‘weapons grade plum’ Donald Trump.
In photos: First London protests against Donald Trump visit, with big demo expected tomorrow Read More
Here’s a series of photos from my walk around central London yesterday, including scenes from the BP Portrait Prize at the National Portrait Gallery, the Photographer’s Gallery and some snaps …
London photos: BP Portrait Prize, street scenes and sculptures, July 2018 Read More
It’s quite a small exhibition, but there’s some cracking images to be seen at ‘Beat Positive,’ a photographic celebration of early hip hop culture at the Getty Gallery in central …
Early Hip Hop culture photographed: Beat Positive at the Getty Gallery, London Read More
Seen outside the Canada Goose flagship store in Regent Street, central London, these protesters were highlighting the cruelty that goes into providing the fur trim for the company’s high-end winter …
Boycott Canada Goose clothing – a powerful protest in London’s West End, June 2018 Read More
Last night, I finally made it across to east London to visit the What’s Cookin‘ night held at the Leytonstone Ex-Servicemens Club, and enjoyed a splendid night in a striking venue.
In photos: A night at the wonderful What’s Cookin’ club in Leytonstone, east London Read More
The UK’s largest light festival, Lumiere is produced by the London-based creative company Artichoke, and comprises of multiple standalone light art-installations across the capital. The festival also sees iconic buildings and …
In photos: Lumiere festival 2018 – lights and interactive installations around central London Read More
Here’s another set of photos taken around Soho this weekend, showing the rainy streets of the capital a week before Christmas.
Christmas rain – Soho lights reflected in the rainy pavements of London, Dec 2017 Read More
Here’s a short photo series showing some of the Christmas lights and decorations currently lighting up the streets around central London.
In photos: the Christmas lights of London: Trafalgar Square, Mayfair and Winter Wonderland Read More
A collaboration between Ben Kelly – who was behind the legendary Manchester nightclub Hacienda – and architectural designer Virgil Abloh, Ruin is a large-scale installation that recreates a mythical abandoned nightclub.
In photos: Ruin – an abandoned imaginary disco nightclub in the Store Studios, London Read More