It was great to be able to go back to the Tate Modern this week. Last time I visited the gallery was for anexclusive preview of Andy Warhol‘s exhibition, back in March before lockdown started. The latest retrospective to run between 7 OCTOBER 2020 and 21 FEBRUARY 2021 is Bruce Nauman’sfirst major exhibition in London in more than 20 years. It allows visitors to engage with…
Even during pandemic times, in London it is still possible to enjoy a meal in a beautiful surrounding at St. Katharine Docks. Central London’s only marina has recently hosted a unique on-the-water dining experience, pop-up restaurant Avalon. This was an exclusive temporary dining space adjacent to the main restaurantThe Melusine, and it was my first meal out in Central London since the…
Throughout lockdown I have missed going to the cinema. Outdoor cinema is the new THING and now even the UK’s first cinematic experience by boat. There are only a few days left to enjoy this, though.The Openaire Float-In Cinema sponsored by luxury ice cream brand Häagen-Dazsis opened to the public untilSunday 27thSeptember.It follows the pioneering global…
The Luna Cinema socially distanced experience is in full swing with screening across South West London for a number of screenings at King George’s Park (23rd September-27th September) and Wimbledon Park (29th September-4th October). There they will be screening blockbuster hits and classic films including Joker, Rocketman,and feel-good, timeless classics such as Pretty Woman…
Months of lockdown and isolation have made us appreciate the little things in life. Stand Up at The O2, acomedy show with the backdrop of the City of London on the roof of the O2 was the best way to go back to my social life.The comedian hosting this specialcomedy event series is award-winning comedian Suzi Ruffell. She is genuine, hilarious and different from most comedians out…
My first restaurant visit after easing of lockdown restrictions was the Hard Rock Cafe Piccadilly Circus, the most recent opening of the chain which pays tribute to the building’s prestigious heritage and unbeatable West End location. As a rock chick, I am always wowed by the walls adorned with authentic, one-of-a-kind memorabilia from decades of music history, featuring items from British music…
When the summer is here, as an Italian, the things I miss the most in London are the sunshine and Italian Gelato! Finally, I can get one of the two on tap. Badiani, one of the most famous artisan gelato producers in the world, born in 1932 in Florence, has now openedfour stores across London along with a dedicated laboratory. To celebrate my birthday in style recently, I ordered…
SLADE have just announced their UK Tour for this December. Wouldn’t this be the best way to end this horrible year? It has become a tradition for me to attend the Slade gig every December. This would be my 3rd year in a row and it’s the number one motivation to get me through the forthcoming months. Going backstage with these super talented musicians and singing along their incredible…
Time really flies … Can it really be thirty years since multi-platinum UK soul legends The Brand New Heavies’ debut album first strutted its way into the public eye with a romantic’s heart, a hedonist’s spirit and a Superfly sensibility?May 1990 The Brand New Heavies released ‘that blue album’ and with it came a winning formula which would go on to earn them 16 top 40 hits…
Andy Warhol (1928–87) was one of the most recognisable artists of the late 20th century, yet his life and work continue to fascinate and be interpreted anew. A major new exhibition at Tate Modern – the first at the gallery for almost 20 years – offers a rare personal insight into how American iconWarhol and his work marked a period of cultural transformation. Iwalked away from a…
