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‘I know that you are a she-devil, but I am Beelzebub, Lord of all Devils, and if you do not do what I say, I will throw you out of the window!’ said George Frederic Handel to one of his leading prima-donnas. Here,… Read More
Be proud of our country - go to ‘British Design - 1948 - 2012’ at the V&A
It’s not every day you get to go to a private view at the V&A, but that’s what happened to me this week. My colleague, Andrea and I were invited to attend the private view of the new exhibition, … Read More
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we’re in a recession. Now I know this may come as something of a surprise because there’s been very little coverage, but it’s true. So with the country short of… Read More
Explore Roald Dahl’s writing hut at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
I visited the wonderful Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre as the fiery golds of autumn were scorching the leaves of the trees in the little village of Great Missenden. The museum truly is small, but beautifully formed. I was transported straight back to childhood… Read More
It’s whispering down the catwalk at Somerset House for London Fashion Week. It’s caressed by every tourist nipping into Liberty’s for an iconic paisley scarf. And it’s the star of the current exhibition at the V… Read More
Half Term Fun for Familes and Children
Victorian playgrounds, folk music workshops and fantastical theatre shows. There is something for everyone, and here is our pick of the best places to take your kids this half term. A great chance to catch the V&A Museum of Childhood’s… Read More
15 February 1894 – first international terrorist attack at Greenwich Park
When we think of Greenwich Observatory most of us think of GMT. Some of us think of John Harrison’s wonderful clocks, others of the glorious Wren architecture and the heart-stopping views. But do any of us think of intense Anglo-French rivalry and… Read More
When looking for inspiration on where to go and what to do in London, one is faced with many options, one of these being Facebook. Not only does it give you an overview of the venue, it can give you offers, updates and information on… Read More
Top tips on interning in the arts
In the contemporary arts industry, interning has become an integral part of the career trajectory of any graduate aspiring to success. Internships vary, from fully paid to utterly unfunded. While some schemes are structured, intent on providing their interns with a wealth of knowledge and… Read More
Are art trends moving towards painting again?
Fluctuating markets are the one constant in today’s world and no area of contemporary life seems to be safe – not even the notoriously flashy art scene. This year the organisers behind the annual Frieze Art Fair in London announced that they are… Read More
