Aug 18
This gallery contains 6 photos.
The South London suburb of Crystal Palace takes its name from a huge Victorian glass structure and pleasure palace. The Palace, designed by architect Joseph Paxton (1803-1865), was originally created for the Great Exhibition in Hyde Park in 1851. It was such a huge success, the Palace was reopened on a permanent site on the top of Sydenham […]
Aug 6
This gallery contains 4 photos.
I’m sure I’m not alone when I admit Greenwich is one of my favourite parts of London. It’s history, architecture, views and atmosphere make it one of the capital’s most attractive areas, drawing both tourists and Londoners alike. The jewel of the crown is Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723) and Nicholas Hawksmoor’s (1661-1736) Old Royal Naval College, a […]
Jul 19
This gallery contains 5 photos.
This summer sees the return of the Serpentine Pavilion, a temporary structure in Kensington Gardens. Every year, the Serpentine Gallery invites an international architect to create a pavilion in their grounds. Now in its 17th year, the opening of the Pavilion has become a big event on the London art scene. This year, the structure has […]
Mar 26
This gallery contains 7 photos.
To many, Dulwich is known as a green, family-friendly London suburb with lots of Georgian architecture, good schools and its famous Picture Gallery. However, those with an interest in street art may be surprised to hear the area is full of work from a host of famous urban artists, such as Conor Harrington, Stik, Mear One and System. […]
Feb 5
This gallery contains 7 photos.
Many of us (myself included) lament winter for the long dark nights and overall gloominess. However, it’s these conditions that can make decorative lighting all the more alluring. After the Christmas decorations come down in early January, it can feel a bit drab. However, for two weeks in January, Canary Wharf gave us a bit of neon love […]
Jan 29
This gallery contains 7 photos.
Sculpture In The City is a public art exhibition, bringing contemporary pieces to the streets and spaces of the City of London. Now in its sixth year, the 2016-2017 collection launched last June, with a majority of pieces remaining in situ until June this year. Admittedly it took me quite a lot of months to […]
Aug 11
This gallery contains 6 photos.
Every year, a temporary structure is erected in the grounds of the Serpentine Gallery. However, this year, the Serpentine Pavilion – designed by Denmark’s Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) – is accompanied by four smaller structures nearby in Kensington Gardens. The four Summer Houses are 25sqm each and are inspired by Queen Caroline’s Temple, a classical-style summer house […]
Jun 28
This gallery contains 6 photos.
This summer sees the return of the Serpentine Pavilion, a temporary structure in Kensington Gardens. Every year, the Serpentine Gallery invites an international architect to create a pavilion in their grounds. Now in its 16th year, the opening of the Pavilion has become a big event on the London art scene. This year, the structure has […]
Jun 13
This gallery contains 10 photos.
Two weeks ago, I paid my first ever visit to the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Admittedly, I should have blogged about this at the time, but life’s been a bit frantic in recent weeks. While I love London and all its different festivals, the Chelsea Flower Show hadn’t been one I had thought much about. […]
May 2
This gallery contains 5 photos.
This Bank Holiday weekend sees the return of Canalway Cavalcade, a waterside festival taking place in the canals of Little Venice. Around 130 coloured boats are moored in the waterways between Warwick Avenue, Blomfield Road, and Warwick Crescent. There is a host of activities on, including a boat pageant, live music, market stalls, food and drink, children’s activities, […]
