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1. A Private View of Future Human at GV Art

   Posted on 7:00am Sunday 8th Jun 2014

   

   Nests by Mell Fisher and Marvy Rose

   The other evening I attended the private view of Future Human at GV Art, which is on until Saturday 28 June 2014 + events. This fun and engaging exhibition uses a wide variety of art forms including animation, photography and sculpture to explore the futuristic theme of human evolution. Future Human is an collaboration with the undergraduate students involved in the Broad Vision art/science research and learning project at the University of Westminster. 

2. Celebrating John Lewis’ 150th Anniversary in Style – Roof Garden and Exhibition

   Posted on 6:00pm Monday 5th May 2014

   

   John Lewis opened his first store at 132 Oxford Street, London on 2^nd May 1864. In celebration of the store’s 150^th anniversary the roof garden and a special exhibition are open to the public from Saturday 3^rd May 2014. 

3. A Private View of David Heathcote Numberless Islands at GV Art

   Posted on 7:00am Friday 25th Apr 2014

   

   Spatial Poem

   David Heathcote Numberless Islands exhibition opens today until Saturday 31st May 2014 at GV Art  and I was delighted to attend the private view last night. On display is a selection of art work that covers the breadth of Heathcote’s career as well as displaying some new abstract landscapes. Spatial Poem, above, is my own my personal favourite as I loved the use of colour and the shapes.

4. Encyclopedia Galactica - A Fabulous Synthesis of Art and Science at GV Art

   Posted on 5:00pm Sunday 23rd Mar 2014

   

     Micro Macro (front) and Myriad (rear) by Katharine Dowson

   Chiltern Street has an amazing eclectic mix of shops ranging from luxury independent boutiques to the very practical Websters Hardware store. With the recent opening of the Chiltern Firehouse, the Evening Standard is calling it one of London’s top hotspots. GV Art, a contemporary gallery with an art and science focus, is one of my favourite places on the street to visit. Encyclopedia Galactica, their current exhibition, is on till 17 April 2014.

5. The Supreme Court - The Hidden Gem on Parliament Square

   Posted on 9:00am Monday 13th Jan 2014

   

   The exterior of Supreme Court only hints at its magnicient interior 

   Parliament Square is home to two of the most iconic buildings in the world, the Palace of Westminster and Westminster Abbey, however for anyone wanted to visit an impressive and historic building but without the crowds I would strongly recommend a visit to the Supreme Court.  

   The Supreme Court is the highest court in the UK, as it is the final court of appeal in the UK for civil cases and for criminal cases from England, Wales and Northern Ireland. A few weeks ago I attended a private tour with Westminster Guides and we were delighted with what we saw. 

6. Lost London - Selfridges Christmas Window Depicts how London Could have Looked (Part III)

   Posted on 9:00am Thursday 26th Dec 2013

   

    Old St Paul's Cathedral - North side

   In our third and final blog on the Lost London Selfridges’ Christmas Window, which recreates in gingerbread buildings that have been lost or were never built in the capital, we take a look at Old St Paul’s Cathedral and the Euston Arch.

7. St Antholin Lost London - Selfridges Christmas Window Depicts how London Could have Looked (Part II)

   Posted on 8:00am Thursday 12th Dec 2013

    

    St Antholin Church, on the far left, recreated in gingerbread in Selfridges Lost London window

   Recently I blogged about Selfridge's delightful Lost London window, which recreates buildings that have been lost or were never built in the capital. I was most delighted to see that St Antholin Budge Row was included, as it is one of my favourite lost churches in the City of London.

   The gingerbread model depicts what was considered to be one of the finest of the City Churches designed by Christopher Wren. The church stood from 1678 until 1874. Like all the Lost Churches, it has a fascinating history and with a bit of detective work I have been able to visit the parts of the church that still survive.

8. Lost London - Selfridges Christmas Window Depicts how London Could have Looked (Part I)

   Posted on 6:00pm Tuesday 12th Nov 2013

   

   Destination Christmas is announced from above the main entrance by the Queen of Time 

   When Harry Gordon Selfridge opened his store on Oxford Street in 1909 his innovative marketing strategies created the ultimate shopping experience combining glamour, education, fun and entertainment. Fast forwarding over one hundred years and Selfridges Christmas window displays are still charming its customers.

9. Brick City - Iconic Landmarks in Lego

   Posted on 7:30am Tuesday 29th Oct 2013

   

    St Pancras International Station - the backdrop of the white walls make the model's details really stand out

   One of my favourite things in London this year so far was seeing the charming miniature scale Lego version of St Pancras International Station made by Warren Elsmore, which was on display back in May at Waterstones Piccadilly. It was the perfect treat for me as it combined my love of Lego and architecture.

   I was therefore delighted to discover that the model is on display again in London at "Brick City" at the arts depot until Saturday 2 November 2013. This small, free exhibition includes other iconic landmarks from London and around the world all made from Lego. It is featured by the Family Arts Festival as just one of the fun events taking place during the half term school 

10. St Bartholomew's Hospital Phase 2 Tour on Open Doors Weekend

    Posted on 7:00pm Monday 7th Oct 2013

    

    The new billboards depicting Barts’ history in King Edward Street were created in conjunction with the Museum of London

    On Saturday 28 September 2013 my friend Katie Chamber, who works at Centre of the Cell, a medical educational centre, and I had an interesting and informative tour of St Bartholomew's Hospital Phase 2 construction site lead by Ian Dodds, Project Director and Kieran O’Halloran, Senior Project Manager, who are both members of staff from Skanska.

    St Bartholomew’s Hospital, known as Barts, dates back to 1123 when Rahere, a courtier of Henry I, founded the hospital and a nearby Augustinian priory.  It is the oldest hospital in London that still stands on its original site.