A refreshing take on the theme of touch and connection from an Australian artist in London. Valerie Ellis is one to watch. Touch Me by Valerie Ellis: Connecting Despite It All It’s interesting. I’ve commented once or twice on how much new theatre writing in the last year has focused on the theme of human […]
An illustrated walk around the East End, including Aldgate and Spitalfields. The traces of Jewish history in this neighbourhood are fast-changing, different even than when our walking guide was published. An In-Depth Look At Jewish Life In The East End I’ve said it before and I will say it again, the resources provided by Tower […]
A review of the Robert Mangold exhibition currently on at the Pace Gallery, London. In which I have the luxurious experience of having the place to myself on a weekend morning. Slow Art On A Saturday Morning I continue to very much enjoy the experience of getting back into art in person via commercial galleries. […]
A walk around the Wander Art trail in Mayfair and Belgravia. Too dispersed to feel like a real art ‘event’, but with some fun works to discover. Enjoying Spring Weather And Outdoor Art You know what it’s like – you haven’t been somewhere in ages, and then end up being drawn to it multiple times […]
A review of the new garden tours of Buckingham Palace. Does exactly what it says on the tin – was it worth the online ticket queue of 20,000 people? Read on to find out. Are They Letting Anyone In There These Days? Pretty much. Every year, Buckingham Palace typically opens in the summer months for […]
Something a little different today! After exploring street art around Shoreditch and Brick Lane, I bring you highlights in the form of curated videos. East London – Street Art Canvas A lot of big cities have a neighbourhood like the one we will see today. It’s cool, full of hipsters and street food and art […]
An illustrated walk along the rivers and canals which intersect in London’s Olympic Park. A beautiful sunny day is the perfect chance to explore this ever-changing landscape. A Modern Olympic Park Incorporating Historic Waterways As I was on this walk, I was trying to think of the last time I was at the Olympic Park […]
A review of the exhibitions now on at White Cube Bermondsey. Both Park Seo-Bo and Jessica Rankin bring a splash of colour and a slow approach to art which encourages mindful viewing. Compare And Contrast At White Cube Bermondsey We continue our exploration of London’s commercial galleries today with not one, but two artists. Both […]
An illustrated walk around Mayfair, once notorious for ‘wantonness’ but now a model of respectability. Walking from Green Park Station to Grosvenor Square, we will encounter peaceful parks, historic shops and touches of luxury. Mayfair? We Are Pretty Far From The Docklands Now! Yes we are, aren’t we? Both geographically, and in terms of the […]
A roundup of several London art galleries which have recently reopened. In which I see many artists, many works, and many ways of welcoming visitors back to gallery spaces as restrictions lift. Commercial Gallery Crawl: So. Much. Art. After the year we have had, it feels like such a luxury to be able to spend […]
