Sculpture at Work – AEOLOUS

Until May 10th this wonderful sculpture that sings will be on display at Canada Square Park at Canary Wharf

Aeolous – Acoustic Wind Pavilion by Luke Jerram – just beautiful

Luke Jerram: Aeolous – acoustic wind pavilion
In Greek Mythology, Aeolus is the god of the four winds.

Place your ear to any of the tubes on the outside . . . → Read More: Sculpture at Work – AEOLOUS

things to do on a rainy day in London

Oh me Oh my!!! here you are with just 3 days in London and it’s raining!!!! Now what? You can’t go watch the Changing the Guard at Buckingham Palace, no point taking the Hop-on Hop-off bus, unless you enjoy sitting in a downpour and getting soaked! Can’t stand in the queue at The London Eye (for . . . → Read More: things to do on a rainy day in London

Ai Weiwei Circle of Animals at Somerset House

Somerset House, The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court dancing fountains

Somerset House, a major arts and cultural centre in the heart of London.
The lastest exhibition; Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Head sculptures, will be on display in The Edmond J. Safra Fountain Court till 26 June 2011, the first contemporary sculpture to be featured there.

The twelve . . . → Read More: Ai Weiwei Circle of Animals at Somerset House

Stained Glass windows in London

London is a city of many layers, old and new.  As you wander along alleys and lanes that twist and wind - per chance you may come upon a little church; centuries old.  As you step up ancient stairs and into hallowed halls you discovered some of London’s most amazing treasures.

The churches of London are a treasure trove . . . → Read More: Stained Glass windows in London

some ideas of things to do in London with kids

London is a vast sprawling metropolis and there is so much to see and do that sometimes it can be a little daunting trying to decide what to do while you are here, especially if you have children.  I have compiled a list of both fun and historical things to do in London that will hopefully be of . . . → Read More: some ideas of things to do in London with kids

Sunflowers Seeds at the Tate Modern

the Ai Weiwei 'Sunflower Seeds' exhibition

This has to be one of the most bizarre and yet totally entrancing exhibitions I have ever seen.

Last week I took myself off to see the Ai Weiwei exhibition currently on display at the Tate Modern on the southbank of the River Thames in London.

the Tate Modern looms large . . . → Read More: Sunflowers Seeds at the Tate Modern

a Roman Amphitheatre in London

The courtyard in front of Guildhall has its own tale to tell and to the east of the hall is the Guildhall Art Gallery.

Guildhall courtyard……what lies beneath

The Guildhall Art Gallery (the orginal art gallery burned down during an air-raid in May 1941), is a ‘must visit’…… housing a fabulous collection of paintings one of which is one . . . → Read More: a Roman Amphitheatre in London

The Haunch of Venison, London

Is it a side of meat? Is it the name of a butcher?…….no! It’s an art gallery!!! The Haunch of Venison.  And what an art gallery it is…..simply fabulous.   I chanced upon this gallery quite by accident on Monday 11th when I went to Savile Row to see the sheep.  After checking out the grassy goings . . . → Read More: The Haunch of Venison, London

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