The British Art Prize 2024: Interview with winner Samuel Owusu Achiaw The winner of the British Art Prize 2024 has just been announced. Samuel Owusu Achiaw took first prize for his exquisitely diaphonous and hyperreal graphite and charcoal portrait of his sister, titled ‘Looking’. We attended the awards ceremony at Southbank’s Gallery@oxo and were […]
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What’s in a name? London place names decoded We’re surrounded by street signs every day and casually type these sometimes odd-sounding addresses into Google Maps without a second thought about what they mean or where the name came from. The Romans founded the city of Londinium [London], so you’d expect a Latin root somewhere. Let’s […]
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The British Art Prize 2024: Interview with winner Samuel Owusu Achiaw The winner of the British Art Prize 2024 has just been announced. Samuel Owusu Achiaw took first prize for his exquisitely diaphonous and hyperreal graphite and charcoal portrait of his sister, titled ‘Looking’. We attended the awards ceremony at Southbank’s Gallery@oxo and were […]
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Britain’s youngest gallery owner Morgane Wagner launched her Square Gallery with much wine and fanfare on May 12th. It must surely have been the Art Party of the Year. It was so packed you couldn’t even see the paintings with people standing outside. Named after Battersea Square where it is located, it showcased the best […]
Ghanaian photographer James Barnor’s links with London span six decades from 1956 when he first set foot in the UK including the springboard 90s when he used London as his career base. His pioneering work, including coverage of Ghanaian independence and shots of boxing great Muhammad Ali, are the subject of his latest book Ever […]
Dai Ailian is widely recognised as the godmother of Chinese ballet and her birth 100 years ago was celebrated with a Centenary Exhibition Launch at the Royal Academy of Dance, Battersea on May 10th. Archives & Records Manager Eleanor Fitzpatrick who curated the exhibition and author Richard Glasstone who has written a book about her […]
Author Amna K. Boheim shared many intriguing anecdotes about her debut novel The Silent Children during its May 5th launch at Alef Bookstores, Baker Street. Anyone who attended her ‘first chapter reading’ at Novel London back in February would have been familiar with her experiences of switching from investment banking to creative writing. Novel London are […]
Documentary Photographer Robin Mellor and Art Director Yassa Khan have developed an online art platform called Space Explorer. It is an app-based model for public art exhibition and exists outside the confines of traditional galleries and encourages people to explore art through mobile phone technology. The app’s GPS technology will guide you around your local […]
Arancina Sicilian Pizzeria, Bayswater holds a regular Wednesday night networking and socialising event for young professionals where you are invited to sample their free buffet and purchase Italian cocktails. The aperitivo menu includes Aperol Spritz, Bellini, Prosecco, Campari Spritz and Martini Negroni with a selection of pizzas straight out of the oven and other gourmet […]
The London Documentary Network held its 4th Doc-In-A-Day competition on April 23rd with the entries judged by industry professionals at Cafe 1001, Brick Lane on May 4th. The organisation has been growing steadily so with increasing numbers of competitors and larger audiences the Brick Lane venue was the desired option. Participants are asked to meet at […]
Music aficionados were subjected to a treat by a very happening indie rock band Wednesday evening at London’s most recognised independent record label store, Rough Trade Records in Brick Lane. This in-store performance was some great music for every pair of rock loving ears out there.
Swedish abstract artist Hilma af Klint’s emergence as a pioneering painter mirrors the career progression of many of her predecessors who were fated to remain undiscovered till after death. However, she may have had a hand in this. She died in 1944 but asked that her work not be shown publicly till twenty years after […]
May 3 marks the death anniversary of poet, writer and playwright William Shakespeare. Shakespeare 400 commemorating four centuries since his death saw celebrations kicking off in Spring across London from Shakespeare themed displays, pop-up performances and special shows amidst all things Shakespearean. A series of short film projections all along the Thames on his birthday […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
