Cities, towns and mountains
Here’s a series of photos taken during a walk from Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge, just as the sun was going down.
Walking the River Thames at sunset – Vauxhall to the Millennium Bridge Read More
Yesterday, we took a short, three mile stroll alongside the River Thames from Hampton Court to Kingston.
In photos: a wonderful autumnal walk from Hampton Court to Kingston alongside the River Thames Read More
Billed as a “world of inventive, immersive and multisensory installations and sculptures that weave connections between disparate histories, cultures and traditions,” Haegue Yang: Leap Year is on display at the …
In photos: Haegue Yang: Leap Year at the Hayward Gallery – runs until 5th Jan 2024 Read More
Following on from last week’s feature, here’s a set of photos showing the work on display in the Leake Street tunnel back in July 2023.
Leake Street Tunnel, Waterloo – street art archive images from July 2023 Read More
This powerful photographic exhibition showcases the work of Letizia Battaglia, who documented everyday life, alongside the brutal reality of the Mafia and their victims in Sicily.
Photographers’ Gallery London: Letizia Battaglia: Life, Love and Death in Sicily Read More
Leake Street (also known as the Banksy Tunnel) is a road tunnel under Waterloo station where graffiti is legal and promoted despite the fact that it is against UK law …
In photos: the remarkable street art on display in the Leake Street tunnel in Waterloo, south London Read More
The long, tree-lined avenue in Regent’s Park can be relied upon to put on a breath-taking display every autumn, but you have to make sure you get there at the …
The autumnal magnificence of London’s Regent’s Park in 11 photos Read More
Briefly on display at the Phillips gallery in Berkeley Square was an exhibition of assorted Damien Hirst pieces, all with suitably eye watering prices.
In photos: Damien Hirst works up for auction in Berkeley Square, London Read More
Yesterday, I took a stroll around Green Park in central London and saw how autumn was slowly taking over this wonderful public space. Here’s 28 photos from my walk:
Green Park in October: autumn shades, squirrels and an influencer at work – 28 photos Read More
Yesterday, we attended the launch of Marilyn: The Exhibition in the arches in London Bridge and found ourselves captivated by the rare insights into one of the world’s most famous …
In photos: a visit to the remarkable Marilyn Monroe exhibition in London Bridge Read More
October has been producing plenty of rainy days and nights in London, and here’s a sequence of photos taken during a walk from the South Bank up through Covent Garden.
A rainy night in London: South Bank brutalism, Covent Garden lights and central London in 30 photos Read More
Here’s some more photos from a recent visit to Folkestone in Kent, featuring the Charivari Day parade, beach scenes, boats and bars.
Folkestone in 60 photos: beach scenes, Charivari Day parade, boats, bars and night life Read More
This is the absolute state of Euston Station in 2024, where passengers – sorry customers – are given the stark choice of staying inside and being bombarded by massive video …
The awful, advert-blasted, chaotic, over-commercialised death-trap that is Euston Station Read More
Open until the 27th October 2024, this year’s Serpentine Pavilion was created by Minsuk Cho, a South Korean architect born in 1966.
In photos: Serpentine Pavilion 2024 by Minsuk Cho – open until 27th Oct 2024 Read More
Here’s just a few examples of the remarkable work on display at this year’s Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery Thankfully now stripped of its BP Sponsorship (its full …
See the stunning work at this year’s Portrait Award 2024 at the National Portrait Gallery Read More
This small, free exhibition at Borough Yards showcased a selection of Marina Willer’s acclaimed drain cover prints. The work takes its inspiration from the 19th century practice of taking rubbings …
Overlooked 2.0 by Marina Willer at Borough Yards, London, September 2024 Read More
Now showing at the White Cube gallery in Bermondsey until the 10th November 2024, Tracey Emin’s solo exhibition, “I followed you to the end.” reveals new paintings and sculptures that …
In photos: Tracey Emin solo exhibition at the White Cube, Bermondsey, Sept to Nov 2024 Read More
This was a lovely summer’s walk. I started off at Warren Street tube station, and walked through Regent’s Park to connect with the Regent’s Canal at the northern end of …
In photos: a walk along the Regent’s Canal from central London to Paddington Read More
In a major solo exhibition entitled, ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’, artist Jason Wilsher-Mills presents a joyful exploration of the body, drawing on his experience of becoming disabled as …
In photos: Jason and the Adventure of 254 at the Wellcome Collection, London – runs until Jan 2025 Read More
On a hazy summer afternoon, I took a leisurely walk from Vauxhall tube along the Thames to Battersea Power Station, cutting back via Nine Elms. Here’s some photos from my …
Nine Elms, Battersea Power Station – a short photo walk from Vauxhall and back Read More
The Taylor Swift Songbook Trail at the V&A can only be described as a genius piece of marketing that guides new visitors (young and old) through many of the museum’s …
In photos: Taylor Swift Songbook Trail at the V&A London – genius marketing and an enjoyable chase around the museum Read More
We’ll be celebrating our 30th anniversary at the Dogstar in Brixton next Saturday, 31st Aug 2024 – and you’re welcome to come along! Here’s the press release, with a bit …
urban75 to host 30th anniversary party at the Dogstar, Sat 31st Aug 2024 – free entry all night! Read More
Billed as having ‘world’s largest LED screen deployment,’ the Outernet in Charing Cross Road, London lets you immerse your senses in some incredible visuals across three adjacent venues.
London Outernet: immerse yourself in huge video screens at this wonderful free attraction Read More
This is one of my favourite summer walks, starting from Kew Bridge statin (served by trains from Waterloo) and running along the banks of the River Thames as far as …
A beautiful London riverside walk: Kew Bridge to Richmond in 40 photos Read More
Eighteen years after I fist visited the now-disused Folkestone Harbour railway station, I returned last weekend to see how the place has been transformed into a bustling tourist attraction.
In photos: Return to Folkestone Harbour disused railway station – thirty images Read More
I’ve been fascinated by NASA and the Apollo space missions all my life, so I didn’t want to miss The Moonwalkers: A Journey With Tom Hanks, an immersive, one hour …
Moonwalkers – an immersive ride into the wonders of the Apollo space missions at the London Lightroom Read More
The World Press Photo Exhibition 2024 has stopped off at Borough Yards as part of its world-wide tour, and it makes for an almost overwhelming emotional experience.
World Press Photo exhibition at Borough Yards, London: powerful, depressing, harrowing but essential viewing Read More
This fascinating major new exhibition at the the Wellcome Collection in Euston, central London, explores notions of beauty across time and cultures. It’s running until the 28th April 2024 and …
Art: The Cult of Beauty at the Wellcome Collection examines notions of beauty across time and cultures Read More
Now this was a real treat: earlier this month, the beautiful Fitzrovia Chapel in central London hosted an exhibition of 20 photographs of David Bowie, all taken from a photo …
In photos: David Bowie and the Fitzrovia Chapel, central London Read More
Located on Central Ave in Bushwick, Brooklyn, the Caffeine Underground gets our vote as the best coffee shop in Brooklyn, and the best bagels for miles.
Caffeine Underground – our favourite, no frills Brooklyn coffee hangout with wonderful bagels Read More