Photos, features, oddities and snapshots from the streets of London
We may be six days into June, but Londoners got a real drenching today as the skies opened up and sent people reaching for their umbrellas. Here’s a series of photos …
Umbrellas in June: a very rainy day in central London and Brixton Read More
I love this work by the Turner Prize winning artist Chris Ofili currently on show at the National Gallery. Admission is free. Commissioned by the Clothworkers’ Company (a livery company in the …
In photos: Weaving Magic by Chris Ofili at the National Gallery Read More
Currently taking place at the Chelsea College of Arts is the interim show for the MA Textile Design and MA Interior Spatial Design courses. Running until the 15th May 2017, the work can …
Chelsea MA Textile Design and Interior Spatial Design show: abstract shapes, colours and forms Read More
Looking like a mix between an elaborate multi-tiered wedding cake and a spinning UFO, this zoetrope by Mat Collishaw is a fantastic piece of art, and it’s currently on display …
The optical wonder of The Centrifugal Soul by Mat Collishaw at Blain|Southern, London Read More
I love a bit of neon art, and there’s a splendid display on at the Tate Britain in London right now, created by Welsh artist, Cerith Wyn Evans.
Neon galore at the Tate Britain’s new light display by Cerith Wyn Evans, ‘Forms In Space’ Read More
Currently on show until the 26th March 2017 in Camberwell’s South London Gallery is some compelling work by New York-based artist Amie Siegel.
Slow-moving, compelling cinematic visions with Amie Siegel: Strata at the South London Gallery Read More
As part of #ConspiracyWeek, London’s Photography Gallery is hosting a series of events until the 19th February 2017, exploring the increasing confusion between fact and fiction in a post-truth world.
Some people really want to believe: Conspiracy Week at the Photographer’s Gallery, London Read More
Here’s a selection of night-time views of Putney in south London, taken on a chilly Friday night at the end of January.
Putney at night: river views, Putney Bridge, the Half Moon and street views Read More
I meant to post these pics from the Imperial War Museum ages ago (they’re from June last year), so apologies for the delay. It’s a great museum to visit anyway, …
The Imperial War Museum and Anti Nuclear Protest Movement photos Read More
Last week we went along to check out the Winter Lights Festival at Canary Wharf. Sadly, we made the mistake of arriving on a Saturday which seemed to coincide with …
Winter Lights festival in Canary Wharf: crowds, selfies galore and disappointment Read More
London is a great walking city, and there’s plenty of interesting strolls you can take, even when the weather is a bit crap. On a damp and misty Sunday, we got …
A grey and misty walk from Vauxhall to Chelsea and the Saatchi Gallery, London Read More
Running until the 12th March 2017, the British Library’s “There Will Be Fun” exhibition explores popular Victorian entertainments which have shaped the theatrical traditions of today.
There Will be Fun: Victorian entertainments on show at the British Library in free exhibition Read More
I’ve seen a fair few shows at The Barbican’s unusual Curve gallery, but The Gulch by Bedwyr Williams proved to be one of my favourites.
Wonderful Welsh surrealism with Bedwyr Williams’ The Gulch at the Barbican Curve, London Read More
Here’s a series of photos snapped during a recent walk around Soho. All the photos were taken on a battered three-year old Ricoh GR compact camera.
Street preacher, closed sex shops and street art: Soho photos, October 2016 Read More
Yesterday I was fortunate enough to spend time at the BBC’s famous studio complex at Maida Vale, recording live tracks with my old/new band The Monochrome Set for Marc Riley’s BBC6 Music …
A look around BBC’s wonderful Maida Vale Studio MV3, west London Read More
There’s a cracking collection of work currently on show at the Photographers’ Gallery in London, including a wonderful retrospective on East London snapper Terence Donovan, a series on ‘black dandyism’, and …
What Soho Wore, Black Dandyism and Terence Donovan at the Photographers’ Gallery, London Read More
I enjoyed stumbling across this simple but striking artwork on display at the Pi Artworks gallery in 55 Eastcastle Street by Oxford Circus, London, back in July this year.
Writing on the wall: Parastou Forouhar’s Written Room at Pi Artworks, London Read More
Recently, I’ve been methodically documenting the assortment of buskers seen on the streets of Brixton in south London, but this fella with a fire-breathing tuba surely trumps the lot.
The Fire Breathing Tuba of Tottenham Court Road – unique London busker in action Read More
This sizeable, but peaceful, protest was seen progressing down Oxford Street yesterday afternoon. I grabbed a few photos as it passed by:
United For Palestine: anti-Israel Protest on Oxford Street, London Read More
I enjoyed an interesting visit to the Tate Britain yesterday, soaking up some wonderful art and watching an intriguing dance performance.
An afternoon of dance performance and art at the Tate Britain, London Read More
Thousands of people marched through central London today to protest against the referendum decision to leave the EU. The march started at Park Lane before setting off on the two-mile route to …
In photos: Anti Brexit campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London Read More
Despite relentless torrential rain and the protest being ‘officially’ called off because of police concerns, thousands of people packed into Trafalgar Square this afternoon to protest against the ‘Brexit’ referendum, …
Thousands join anti-Brexit demo in rain-drenched Trafalgar Square, London: full photo report Read More
Considered to be one of the most significant (and controversial) artists to have emerged in the postwar era, Jeff Koons has been active since the late 1970s, exploring themes relating to ‘taste, …
Aluminium balloons at Jeff Koons’s Now exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London SE11 Read More
Running between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks, the Emirates Air Line cable car across the River Thames was opened on the 28th June 2012 and is operated by Transport for …
Cable car across London – a return to the Emirates Air Line in East London Read More
On Saturday, a large march progressed through central London in opposition to government plans to scrap NHS bursaries.
Bursary or Bust – march by student nurses through central London, Sat 4th June Read More
I think I was perhaps spoiled by the wonderful Momentum installation at The Curve in the Barbican back in 2014, and set my expectations too high for Imran Qureshi’s new work, …
In photos: Imran Qureshi – Where the Shadows are so Deep, The Curve, Barbican Read More
Here’s a selection of photos taken around Brick Lane and Shoreditch showing off some of the street art that pretty much covers the main thoroughfares.
In photos: Street art and graffiti of Shoreditch and Brick Lane, East London Read More
Hidden behind houses and large mansion blocks in Mayfair is this lovely little park which also contains a doorway to the striking 1849 Church of the Immaculate Conception – a …
London’s hidden gems: Mount Street Gardens and a wonderful church in Mayfair Read More
Currently on display inside the swishy environs of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offices in London is an exhibition showing off the proposed designs for the forthcoming Elizabeth Line …
Photos: Crossrail station designs on the Elizabeth Line, and a look around RIBA in London Read More
Opening tomorrow, Friday 13th May, Punk 1976-78 is a small exhibition at the British Library charting the emergence and influence of early punk rock. Launched on the 40th anniversary of punk, the …
Punk 1976-78: Sex Pistols and the rise of punk rock documented at the British Library Read More