Exhibition review: Life in Ancient Dunhuang, British Library
Oct 09 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 09 October 2024
- Madeleine
A Silk Road Oasis: Life in Ancient Dunhuang at the British Library, 27 September 2024 – 23 February 2025. 5/5 stars, allow 1-1.5 hours. This one-room exhibition offers a sometimes charming, sometimes brutal insight into life in Dunhuang, China, in the first millennium AD.
Carnaby Street unveils ‘Into The Light’ Christmas installation for 2024
Oct 08 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 08 October 2024
- Monica Costa
Carnaby Street is set to illuminate the holiday season with a new, design-led Christmas light installation titled ‘Into The Light’. Launching on 7th November, this innovative display marks a significant evolution in the street’s iconic Christmas decorations and introduces a fresh, architectural approach to festive lighting in London.
Designed by the London-based studio Sculptivate, ‘Into The Light’ is the first phase of a sustainable five-year lighting plan that will redefine Carnaby Street’s festive atmosphere for years to come. The installation features over 60,000 energy-efficient LED bulbs and 6-metre-long sculptural light forms suspended across the street. These lights will produce mesmerising hourly displays, creating a dynamic, immersive experience for visitors.
This marks a notable shift in Christmas lighting for London, as Carnaby Street aims to balance modern aesthetics with sustainability. The installation is powered by renewable energy and is designed for reuse over the next five years, with the potential for adaptive modifications each holiday season.
Barnes BookFest 2024: A literary treat for families and book lovers alike
Sep 19 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 19 September 2024
- Monica Costa
Get ready, mums of London, because Barnes BookFest is back for another weekend of literary magic in South West London from 20th to 22nd September 2024. This three-day event is packed with lively discussions, inspiring talks, and an exciting line-up of authors, making it the perfect outing for anyone with a love for books. Whether you’re a regular bookworm or just looking for a cultural escape, there’s something for everyone at this year’s festival.
