The new exhibition at the Queen’s Gallery is called Charles ll: Art & Power and it really does what it says. Continue reading
Category: London Museums & Galleries
Winnie the Pooh gets his own show at the V&A
Winnie the Pooh makes me smile, everything about him makes me smile, his big tummy, his wise words, his friends and his life full of fun and adventures. So when I heard of a new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum entitled Winnie the Pooh: Exploring a Classic I was keenly waiting for it to open and peek into the delightful world of Winnie the Pooh.
Fun and games and the Tate Modern
The Tate Modern is one of the most visited galleries in the world as it’s full of amazing art but for me, the building is also a big part of the attraction. The views across London from the top floors and the new extension which opened last year is stunning – see my review. Continue reading
Designs to change the world at the Design Museum
Good design can change the world, in small and really large ways, so I was looking forward to checking out the Beazley Designs of the Year at London’s Design Museum. Now in their 10th year, it’s a chance to be amazed by the brilliance and ingenuity of designers from around the world
Feel the power and passion of opera at the V&A London
‘I’m not really an opera person,’ said my friend as we approached the entrance to the V&A’s new exhibition. It’s called Opera: Passion, Power and Politics so this did not bode well despite my enthusiasm for our preview visit… Continue reading
The Postal Museum delivers!
There’s a new ride in town called Mail Rail, the undoubted star of the new Postal Museum in London, although for those reading this before 4th September you should know it’s not open until then! The rest of the museum is fun too and for more info about that, do scroll down. Continue reading
Enjoy Michael Morpurgo’s genius at the V&A Museum of Childhood
The V&A has a second museum in Bethnal Green which is dedicated to celebrating childhood, full of beautiful exhibits that take you right back to when you were little. Their special exhibition is just that, special, and is all about the extraordinary work of Michael Morpurgo. Called a Lifetime in Stories, it takes us on a journey through his life and his incredible body of work, including of course his most famous book War Horse. Continue reading
Franklin’s story at the National Maritime Museum
It was one of the hottest days of the year and I was off to the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich, London to explore the story of Franklin, lost in the arctic! Continue reading
Gilded Interiors at The Wallace Collection
The Wallace Collection is one of London’s hidden gems, a small and beautiful museum with a wonderful collection of art, porcelain and armoury, housed in a fabulous London townhouse. I’ve been to visit many times and thought I was familiar with most items in their collection but their new special exhibition Gilded Interiors highlighted some stunning pieces I’d missed.
Canaletto at the Queen’s Gallery
The top holiday souvenir when you were on the Grand Tour in the 18th century was a painting by Canaletto as Venice was considered the cultural centrepiece of such an expedition! Luckily for those of us without such deep pockets, the Queen’s Gallery is staging a stunning show called ‘Canaletto & the Art of Venice’ which transports you back to Venice of those days.