Graffiti used to be considered a transient form of art. The makeshift canvas of a mundane wall, transformed by a few sprays of paint, into a beautiful mural, tagged by its author…..until it is painted over and the mundane white wall restored. That was until the early 1980s graffiti boom which turned the streets into art galleries and Street… More Street art – theatre
Graffiti The early 1980s graffiti boom gave art back to the people, turning the streets into art galleries. In Brixton graffiti was seen as a way to brighten the area rather than as a problem. Consequently, the council began commissioning street art. Brixton now has a lot of art adorning it streets, which the London Mural Preservation… More David Bowie mural becomes listed
Take a tour of Evelina’s Georgian London Described as a “landmark in the development of the novel of manners”, Evelina is the first novel written by a self-educated female author of enlightenment, Fanny Burney. It was first published in 1778. Follow Evelina’s journey around the streets of Georgian London while learning more about the themes running through the novel; how women of differing… More Celebrate International Women’s Day
Between your Christmas and New Year Celebrations, come on a special treasure hunt. Navigate your way around the National Gallery, solving clues and puzzles. “Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many….” Your task is to find things that are deceptive. For example, was the beach scene painted at the beach… More Through the Looking-Glass – The Twixmas Treasure Hunt
Planning for After Christmas Fun “Things are not always what they seem; the first appearance deceives many….” This year Treasure Hunts in London are staging a treasure hunt between Christmas and New Year. Taking place at The National Gallery, Trafalgar Square on 28th December 2015. Book your tickets now. This is your chance to explore London,… More The Twixmas Treasure Hunt
Lewis Carroll Until recently I had no idea that Lewis Carroll, author of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, had also written a Christmas poem. Entitled Christmas Greetings (From a Fairy to a Child) it has been put to music by Carsten Braun Through the Looking-Glass Treasure Hunt Treasure Hunts in London is… More Christmas Greetings by Lewis Carroll
Newport Street Gallery The Newport Street Gallery opens in Lambeth, south London, in October 2015 and will feature exhibitions of work from Damien Hirst’s extensive collection of art. Newport Street Gallery is the realisation of Hirst’s long-term ambition to share his diverse collection – which includes over 3,000 works – with the public. Exhibitions at… More Damien Hirst Gallery in London
New home for Street Art Walthamstow is set to following the footsteps of Shoreditch, Brixton and Camden with plans to attract professional graffiti and street artists to produce authorised street art. Since September murals have been appearing throughout the area. Art work includes a piece by internationally renowned artist ‘Phlegm’. Mark Clack, wood street walls founder, told the Guardian newspaper, “We need to… More Walthamstow street art
Please Look After This Bear. Thank You. Between 2 July – 15 September 2014 Books about Town displayed 50 unique BookBench sculptures around London. One was of London’s most iconic bear – Paddington. The bench can now be found at Paddington Station. Paddington was also the subject of another art trail. 50 Paddington Bear sculptures… More Paddington
18th June 1815 The Battle of Waterloo took place on 18th June 1815 ending 20 years of conflict in Europe. Britain’s great military victory ended the reign of Napoleon Bonaparte and was one of the most decisive battles in the history of Europe. It was fought by 191,300 soldiers – Wellington’s army had 67,000 soldiers, Blücher’s army… More Waterloo