Is Turner the true Father of Modern Art? Born in Covent Garden, London in 1775, Joseph Mallard Turner is often hailed as Britain’s greatest artist. His face adorns banknotes, streets are named after him and, indeed, the Turner Prize takes his name. With 2025 being the 250th anniversary of Turner’s birth, it’s time to resolve […]
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Where Do We Come From? What Are We? Where Are We Going? How Gauguin’s visit to London in 1885 helped clear up an existential crisis 140 years ago, French artist Paul Gauguin set off on a get-away-from-it-all visit to London. This visit marked a watershed moment in his life – he had split from […]
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Toyosi Saliu Makes a Solid Gold Statement With Breathtaking 24-Carat Art From the heart of the African continent but firmly rooted in London, rises an exciting new artist whose work bridges African identity and ancestral royalty with modern elegance. Nigerian artist Toyosi Saliu uses real 24-carat gold to craft dazzling portraits that bring a […]
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The Best Of Hackney Food & Drink: Restaurants, Cafes, Coffee Shops, Street Food, Bars! From artisan food stalls in Shoreditch, to hip and affordable restaurants in Dalston, we bring you the best of Hackney food and drink this summer. The pull of rooftop and waterside dining will be particularly strong this month with […]
There’s just something about the air in Mayfair, one of London’s busiest business and shopping districts, home to some of the best 5 star hotels, retail chains, clubs and restaurants. Think Mayfair, think classy. Splash the cash for sure. Parallel to Berkley square, on Conduit street, adjacent to the 5 star Westbury Hotel is a […]
Hillary Clinton Graffiti/Painting Shoreditch By Street Artist Pegasus
