Wave Exhibition at Japan House
November 29, 2023
The City Adventurers headed to Japan House to visit “The Wave Exhibition” which was a showcase of contemporary Japanese art and culture.… More Wave Exhibition at Japan House
Category: Art
The National Portrait Gallery
October 22, 2023
After being closed for refurbishment for ages, the National Portrait Gallery has now reopened. The City Adventurers were able to visit and see its updated facilities as part of a day out in London. The National Portrait Gallery Dedicated to showcasing portraits of historically important and influential individuals throughout British history, the National Portrait Gallery… More The National Portrait Gallery
Solaire Culture, Veuve Clicquot 250th Anniversary Exhibition
July 17, 2023
The City adventurers headed to Piccadilly Circus to see Veuve Clicquot’s Solaire Culture. This is Veuve Clicquot’s first global travelling exhibition. … More Solaire Culture, Veuve Clicquot 250th Anniversary Exhibition
Nottingham Contemporary
August 27, 2022
On our recent trip to Nottingham, the City adventurers paid a visit to one of the largest galleries of contemporary art in the UK. The Nottingham Contemporary is free to enter. It is housed near the city centre, in an iconic building, designed by architects Caruso St John. It hosts regular, changing exhibitions of international art, plus a… More Nottingham Contemporary
A Day At The Museums In Derby
April 19, 2022
The City Adventurers took a day trip to Derby and explored the museums in the centre of the city. Derby is part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. The Derwent Valley Mills and the surrounding landscape were inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2001. They achieved international recognition as the valley “saw the… More A Day At The Museums In Derby
The Art of Banksy
October 20, 2021
We were lucky enough to visit The Art of Banksy London 2021 recently. This limited season event is taking place at 50 Earlham Street, close to Covent Garden. The exhibition comprises prints, canvasses, screen-prints and limited-edition pieces, mainly dated between 1997 and 2008. The collection of more than 60 artworks, by the most secretive artist in the… More The Art of Banksy
E17 Art Trail
July 1, 2021
The City Adventurers visited the E17 Art Trail back in 2019. It returns this year from 01 July to 18 July 2021. It offers 300 exhibitions and events across the area from Billet Road and the North Circular to Lea Bridge Road. There is a handy map that can be seen on the website at… More E17 Art Trail
Brixton Street Art
March 31, 2021
Back in the 1980’s graffiti was seen as a problem in some areas, while others saw it as a way of brighten up the area. In Brixton, the council began commissioning street art and the London Mural Preservation Society became charged with maintaining it. Some art was by international street artists, while others was by… More Brixton Street Art
Compton Verney
January 28, 2021
It’s hard to believe that this time last year we were visiting Compton Verney. Compton Verney House is an 18th-century country mansion at Compton Verney in Warwickshire, England. The house is home to the Compton Verney Art Gallery. Compton Verney is a registered charity and independent national art. We were able to explore the galleries during a visit in early 2020,… More Compton Verney
The Painted Hall
August 24, 2020
Take a trip to the Greenwich World Heritage Site. City Adventurers went there last year to visit the magnificent Painted Hall. Known as ‘Britain’s Sistine Chapel’, it has been called one of London’s hidden gems……however it has also been featured in a number of iconic films and TV productions, so once you know that, it… More The Painted Hall