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The BP Portrait Award 2019 at the National Portrait Gallery London

The winner of the BP Portrait Award 2019 was announced this week at the National Portrait Gallery, London. The exhibition is now open for the public to view until Sunday 20 October 2019.  The Poet by Tina Orsouc Dalessio 2019 marks the Portrait Award’s 40th year at the National Portrait Gallery and 30th year of sponsorship by BP. The BP… Continue reading The BP Portrait Award 2019 at the National Portrait Gallery London

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Chihuly at Kew

Visit Kew Gardens to see the iridescent glass sculptures of Dale Chihuly and the magnificent Hive installation by Wolfgang Buttress. At the end of Chelsea Flower show and the opening of many Gardens under the International Garden Scheme it seemed like a good time to visit Kew gardens. If like me, you choose a bank… Continue reading Chihuly at Kew

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Living Colour

Opening tomorrow An exhibition of the work of pioneering Abstract Expressionist artist Lee Krasner (1908-1984) 30th May -1st September at the Barbican Lee Krasner Desert Moon 1955. Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Joy oh joy this exhibition is fabulous. What a coup for the Barbican the first European exhibition for over 50 years of… Continue reading Living Colour

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Chelsea Flower Show

I was lucky enough to attend The Royal Horticultural's Chelsea Flower show this week. I got there at 8am, opening time and headed for my favourite section The Artisan gardens. I am not going to write about the large corporate sponsored gardens as so much has been written by others about them. Instead I am… Continue reading Chelsea Flower Show

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Clerkenwell Design Week 2019

Clerkenwell design week is one of the most anticipated design events of the year. It is a bit of a misnomer as ‘the week’ only lasts for three days. Each year the design practices, interior companies and product designers open their doors for visitors to enjoy what is new and engaging in the design industry.… Continue reading Clerkenwell Design Week 2019