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Someone should have warned me that you can’t really do a quick sweep around the British Library’s new exhibition dedicated to the history of West Africa. It’s a whole day job that might involve packing some snacks because there’s alot to take in (and justifiably so). The history of a single…
I’ve only ever had a passing knowledge of Ai Weiwei. The Chinese government hated him, I knew that much, and his contemporary art always seemed intended to irritate the powers that be even more – so much so, they took his passport for four years (the scoundrels). From a distance, he…
I’ve been waiting WEEKS for this! The MADEMOISELLE PRIVÉ exhibition has finally arrived in London to present the wonderful world of Chanel. Set over three floors, the show will give visitors the chance to explore the history and cultural impact of the French fashion house, all at the helm of Karl Lagerfeld and…
Taking place on 21-27th September, the Art Social festival will see the homeless charity/private members’ club host a week of inspiring arty activities including live art, film screenings, workshops, talks, music and a silent disco. Highlights this year include: A 4 metre-tall, inflatable teapot in Soho Square by artist Hester Reeve…
There was no way the latest major show at the Hayward Gallery wouldn’t be anything but fun, in the way interactive art is meant to be. But this culmination of Höller’s 20 year career, making wacky devices (like upside down goggles and whimsical slides) to explore decision-making and boundaries between the mental and the physical,…
The highly-anticipated outdoor pavilion at London’s Serpentine Gallery is now welcoming visitors from around the world. The annual attraction, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary, has been designed by award-winning Spanish architects selgascano, headed by husband and wife duo José Selgas and Lucía Cano. An aerial view of the 2015…