As an Italian and art lover, I could not be more proud and joyful at the opening of new Tate Modern’s major autumn exhibition about Modigliani. I had a sneak peak before official public opening today. Here are my highlights.
Modigliani was very controversial at his historic moment as he painted modern women and their pubic hair for the first time in the art world. But the nude…
Lovely pre-Christmas gig with Boyzlife… Who are Boyzlife anyway? Pop stars and friends Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden who have achieved global success with their respective bands Boyzone and Westlife, have recently formed a new pop supergroup Boyzlife. The duo’s nationwide tour sold out within four hours of going on sale last year and they are back now for a pre-Christmas revival…
Exposing children to art early on in life is crucial to develop a sensibility to beauty and the latest Tate Britain exhibition Impressionists in London, French Artists in Exile (1870-1904) opening on 2nd November 2017 is the perfect introduction. Tate Britain brings together over 100 beautiful works by Monet, Tissot, Pissarro and others in the first large-scale exhibition to chart the stories…
Did you know that one of the world’s most famous bears – Winnie-the-Pooh – has connections to one of London’s biggest and best tourist attractions – ZSL London Zoo ?
In the 1914 ZSL London Zoo took ownership of a Canadian Black Bear called Winnie. Winnie was named after the town of Winnipeg in Canada, the hometown of its owner Lt. Harry Colebourn. Lt. Colebourn brought…
Join the Nektons on a thrilling new aquatic adventure and help to solve the mysteries of The Deep at Sea Life Brighton until Friday 13 October 2017.
The Deep, an animated children’s show on CBBC follows the adventures of the Nektons – a group of daring underwater explorers as they discover the uncharted areas of the Earth’s oceans.
The characters of the hit show will now…
The much anticipated Lumiere London will return from 18-21 January 2018. Lumiere is London’s largest arts festival. The Mayor has just provided a sneak preview into some of the featured artists and installations, with both Westminster Abbey and the National Theatre amongst the first iconic locations to be released.
Building upon the incredibly successful 2016 Lumiere London programme…
As the Castle celebrates its 950th anniversary, Raven Tor Living History Group returns to the origins of Arundel Castle portraying the men and women of the 12th century. An opportunity for visitors to meet Norman Knights and Ladies, see the combat training of men-at-arms and archers, and have-a-go at a range of crafts from the late Norman period.
Tickets
From £10 for a child (5-16…
Pirates and Smugglers is a family event at Arundel Castle this September. The crew of The Mermaid and The Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller will return to the Castle demonstrating crafts, fashion and combat from the 18th century. A great way to find out about the real smugglers of Sussex, and what the historical pirates were really like and did.
Tickets
From £10 for a child (5-16…
Arundel Castle in West Sussex is set to take visitors on a thrilling journey through the centuries this August Bank Holiday weekend (26-28 August), as part of its History In Action Multi-Period event.
Set on the Lower Lawns of Arundel Castle the tented encampments of five renowned living history groups, and many individual historical reenactors will reflect on more than 12,000 years of local and…
Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle these family friendly History Days will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters, including a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy a variety of have a-go activities, such as archery and fencing. Certain days will also include falconry, face painter and an ancient story…