Photos, features, oddities and snapshots from the streets of London
Described as a multi disciplinary performance festival featuring 37 sections by the AA Interprofessional Studio, 2021-2022, ECHO runs until the 25th March 2022 in Heal’s department store on Tottenham Court …
In photos: ECHO – a multi disciplinary performance festival by AAIS at Heal’s department store, London Read More
Last night I ventured east to return to the Paper Dress Vintage venue in Hackney to watch a powerful performance by The Shattercones.
In photos: The Shattercones at Paper Dress Vintage, Hackney, Feb 2022 Read More
This compelling photo exhibition at London’s Saachi Gallery compares two collections of photographs of American life, exploring social change in the country from the 1960s till today. It makes for …
Protest and heartbreak: America in Crisis photo exhibition at the Saachi Gallery, London Read More
The rather wonderful Cartoon Museum in central London has just launched a small exhibition to celebrate 45 years of Judge Dredd, the legendary lawman from the 2000AD comic series. [Above …
Judge Dredd exhibition and other comic treats at the Cartoon Museum, London Read More
With the festive season well and truly over, Coal Drops Yard in Kings Cross was all but deserted yesterday. Here’s a selection of photos taken around the area:
Photo feature: all quiet in Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross, after the festive season Read More
Billed as a ‘ 20,000 square foot light and sound spectacular’ featuring ‘exquisite storytelling and cutting-edge technology,’ expectations were high when I visited the Van Gogh Immersive Experience in Spitalfields …
The London Van Gogh Immersive Experience fails to impress Read More
The wonderful light trail has returned to Kew Gardens for the festive season, with visitors able to enjoy stunning animated landscapes created by over a million lights in the Royal …
In photos: the magnificent light trails at Kew Gardens, Winter 2021 Read More
The Turbine Hall in the London’s Tate Modern is currently occupied by these bizarre floating machines, based on ocean life forms.
Floating machines called aerobes soar above the Tate Modern – In Love With The World by Anicka Yi Read More
I visited the Marble Arch Mound in August this year, and found myself thoroughly underwhelmed by it. Even as a free attraction there was little to recommend it, with the …
Lightfield infinity room – it’s finally worth visiting the Marble Arch Mound! Read More
I’m really not a big fan of all things military, but on a whim I thought I’d pay the National Army Museum, Chelsea a visit – and it turned out …
In photos: a trip to the unexpectedly enjoyable National Army Museum, Chelsea, London Read More
This small, but thought provoking exhibition at the Curve ‘highlights the fragility of one’s right to expression whilst raising urgent questions of censorship, confinement and resistance. ‘ Created by Mumbai-based …
Censorship, confinement and resistance: Shilpa Gupta’s Sun at Night at the Curve, Barbican Read More
Founded in 1931 as the building materials bureau of the Architectural Association, The Building Centre can now be found in Store Street in central London, and after a recent extensive …
In photos: model buildings, taps, pipes, buttons and more – a trip to the Building Centre in London Read More
We’ve been documenting the many street preachers of Brixton in some considerable detail on our sister site, but here’s a small selection seen on Oxford Street recently:
In photos: the street preachers of Oxford Street, London Read More
Andy Warhol fans are in for an absolute treat at this wonderful free exhibition in central London, which showcases a large selection of his work.
View Andy Warhol’s incredible prints at the ‘Warhol Unseen’ exhibition, Halcyon Gallery, Mayfair, London Read More
On my way to check out the Serpentine Gallery, I took a pleasant leisurely stroll around Kensington Gardens in central London. Here’s some photos from my perambulations:
In photos: a late summer walk through the Italian Garden and Kensington Gardens, central London Read More
The Geological Society’s exhibition in the courtyard of the Royal Academy in Piccadilly is part of 2021 Year of Space project and features large scale prints displaying incredible sights from our …
Spacescapes: postcards from our Solar System – outdoor photo exhibition in Central London Read More
The 20th Serpentine Pavilion is designed by Johannesburg-based practice Counterspace, directed by Sumayya Vally, and can be seen in Hyde Park until the 17th October 2021.
In photos: the Serpentine Pavilion gathering space in Hyde Park, London Read More
Currently on display at the Hauser and Wirth gallery in central London is this striking installation by Phyllida Barlow, made up of coloured planks of woods embedded in concrete filled …
In photos: Phyllida Barlow at Hauser and Wirth, London Read More
Opening late last month, The Mound is a 25 metre high artificial hill located next to the Marble Arch monument. Swiftly branded London’s ‘worst attraction,’ admission prices plummeted within days …
Underwhelmed by The Mound – a photographic journey up London’s newest tourist attraction Read More
Following on from last week’s walk along the south bank of the Thames, I returned to take a stroll along the north bank at low tide.
The north bank of the Thames at low tide: bridges, chains, nets and some mudlarking Read More
Lurking in a basement under the modern Walbrook Square development in the City of London can be found the remains of The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras.
The London Mithraeum: an underground Roman temple in the City of London – in photos Read More
Somerset House is hosting No Comply, a free exhibition exploring the phenomena of skateboarding and the impact of its culture and communities on the UK over the past 45 years.
No Comply: skate culture and community at Somerset House, London Read More
Large expanses of rocks, pebbles and bijou sandy beaches are exposed at low tide on the River Thames, and this is when you’ll see some people mudlarking – a phrase …
The River Thames at low tide: mudlarkers, sunbathers and bridges – 30 photos Read More
Fans of vintage neon signs should hasten their step in the direction of Leadenhall Market this weekend to see Electric City, an immersive technicolour production hosted by Gods Own Junkyard.
Last chance to see the neon lights illuminating Leadenhall Market, as exhibition closes on Sat 31st July 2021 Read More
I recently returned to the top of the Shard Tower in London to take in some fabulous vistas and see how the viewing platform had changed since my first visit …
In photos: stunning views of London from the top of The Shard Read More
First seen around Chelsea in May 2021, this large herd of wooden elephants recently took up residence in London’s Green Park.
A herd of 100 elephants descend on London’s Green Park – in photos Read More
Formerly the Geffrye Museum, the Museum of the Home is located in the old Geffrye Almshouses on Kingsland Road, Shoreditch, London.
In photos: Explore front rooms of the past at the Museum of the Home, east London Read More
I made my first trip back to the Tate Modern since the first lockdown cut in, and enjoyed a pleasant hour taking in the artworks on display. Here’s 30 photos …
In photos: a look around the free Tate Modern galleries, summer 2021 Read More
Running until the 8th August 2021, End Of A Century features over fifty early works by the controversial multimedia artist Damien Hirst. The free exhibition covers his formative years as …
Damien Hirst: End Of A Century – fascinating free exhibition at the Newport Street Gallery, London Read More
On the weekend, I spent an engrossing eighty minutes walking around the wonderful Art in the Age of Now exhibition at the former Fulham Town Hall in west London.
Astonishing art in an astonishing location: Art in the Age of Now at Fulham Town Hall Read More