Well done, Lina Munro for correctly identifying that the statue (quiz question 2) can be found in St James Square. The statue in the question is the creation of Italian artist Aron Demetz. http://gazelliarthouse.com/uk/artists-view/283-ARON-DEMETZ Aron Demetz, is quoted in Culture24 as saying the “wooden cores represent a rare spirituality in a digital age.” http://www.culture24.org.uk/art/art441712… More We have our first winner!
A Christmas quiz to see how well you know some of the areas, museums and galleries Treasure Hunts in London have visited over the past year. … More Where can you find this statue?
London is so full of arts and heritage it’s easy to overlook things that are all around you. To help you explore what’s on your doorstep Treasure Hunts in London run fully managed treasure hunts throughout Greater London. Aimed at adults, they are a fun way to explore the Capital, as well as a chance… More Christmas Quiz
Abandoned buildings can be transformed by a few sprays of paint. The makeshift canvas, tagged by its author reveals a beautiful mural to the world…..until it is painted over and a mundane white wall restored; awaiting the process to begin again. Such is the transient nature of graffiti. But it doesn’t have to be so. “Banksy came from the streets and now… More The nature of street art: spontaneous, public and mostly fleeting.
Take a look at Street Art in Brixton Treasure Hunts In London is running it’s Street Art Treasure Hunt in Brixton on Friday 6th June and Saturday 7th June. These hunts will involve solving cryptic clues and completing challenges around Brixton. Please note, the clues are cryptic and aimed at adults and families with older children.… More Street Art in Brixton
STEALING BANKSY? is taking place from 24th to 27th April 2014 at the ME London Hotel. Visitors to this sensational (and controversial) art exhibition are expected to include celebrities such as Emma Bunton, Mel C, Plan B, Olly Murs, Tinie Tempah and Yasmin Le Bon. Seven Banksy street pieces will appear in the exhibition, including… More Discovering Street Art
Many famous people lived and worked near Trafalgar Square. On Saturday, 10 May 2014 Treasure Hunts in London are running the Trafalgar Square Treasure Hunt. This is your chance to discover who lived and worked in the area, as well as finding interesting statues and monuments. As always with Treasure Hunts in London there will… More Trafalgar Square Treasure Hunt
This Easter there should have been a normal cultural treasure hunt somewhere in London by Treasure Hunts in London…… ……..but something EGGS-trordinary happened. Word has it that The Easter Bunny has been partying with The Knave of Hearts and has been neglecting her job. Worse than that The Easter Bunny has been leaving eggs around… More A Bunny’s Tale – The Easter Egg Cover Up!
Mystery and Secrets in the Science Museum Treasure Hunt This half term take the family to The Science Museum for a treasure hunt. The Science Museum in London is the most visited science and technology museum in Europe. There are over 15,000 objects on display, including world-famous objects such as the Apollo 10 command capsule… More Family Treasure Hunt
From 24th to 27th April 2014 an art show entitled STEALING BANKSY? will take place at the ME London Hotel. The show, which will include a live auction, explores the legal, social and moral issues surrounding the sale of street art. Seven Banksy street pieces will appear in the exhibition, including ‘No Ball Games’. Other pieces on… More Street Art for auction