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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Elizabeth Taylor’s Jewellery at Christie’s
“I hope their presence and their magic will be passed on to others, loved but not possessed, for we are all temporary custodians of beauty.” ~ Elizabeth Taylor ~ Elizabeth Taylor’s jewellery collection, made up of diamonds and other jewels … Continue reading
The Museum of Everything: Exhibition #4
I simply adored the last exhibition from The Museum of Everything held at their rambling space in Primrose Hill earlier in the year, and have pretty much raved about it ever since. Specialising in outsider art (untrained artists, often socially marginalised and psychologically fragile), The … Continue reading
New Book by Celia Birtwell
I have just finished reading Celia Birtwell’s fabulous new book. As one of Britain’s best-known and best-loved designers, it was such a treat to be able to delve into her work and personal life in such a fun way. Astonishingly, this … Continue reading
Behind The Scenes: Women in the Mumbai film industry.
It’s well worth a visit to the Saatchi Gallery to see the Women Changing India collection of photographs commissioned by Magnum. The exhibition focuses on the roles that women undertake in Indian society today, based around a number of themes that highlight … Continue reading
Vintage Galella at Hamiltons Gallery
Hailed as ’the Godfather of the American paparazzi culture’ by Time and Vanity Fair, Ron Galella is regarded as the most controversial celebrity photographer in the world. Now 80, he has made a living out of taking unauthorised photos of celebrities (nothing new there), but … Continue reading
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Tagged Hamiltons Gallery, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Marlon Brando, Paparazzi, Ron Gallela, Vintage Gallela
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Bistro du Vin
Bistro du Vin on Dean Street in the heart of London’s Soho, is the latest lovely offering from The Hotel du Vin group. Light and spacious with just enough buzz to keep things interesting. This is a great spot for lunch or dinner. Knowledgeable … Continue reading
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Tagged Bistro du Vin Soho, Dean Street, Hotel du Vin, La Cave au Fromage, Soho, The Salon Bistro du Vin
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Georges Pompidou Centre
The Centre Georges Pompidou in the Marais, is one of my favourite stops when in Paris. Opened in 1977, it houses one of the best collections of modern and contemporary art in Europe, but is in fact, devoted to creativity in all forms: … Continue reading
Posted in Arts & Culture, Travel
Tagged Georges Pompidou Centre, Pompidou Centre Paris, Renzo Piano, Richard Rogers
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Timothy Taylor Gallery: America by Car
Last week I attended the opening of America By Car at Timothy Taylor Gallery. The exhibition covers the recent work of American photographer, Lee Friedlander. This will be his first solo exhibition in London since 1976. The striking imagery charts numerous journeys made by the … Continue reading
Shakespeare and Company Bookshop
- Be not inhospitable to strangers, lest they be angels in disguise – I first fell in love with Shakespeare and Company - the mythical English-language bookstore on the Left Bank opposite Notre-Dame - as a student, and now every time I … Continue reading
Chanel Promenade at Harrods
Yesterday I visited Harrods to see the new and rather fabulous Chanel installation, on view for three weeks. Almost every window of the store has been transformed into a magical Chanel wonderland. Once inside Harrods, head up to the third floor and enter through … Continue reading
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Tagged 2.55 Chanel bag, Chanel installation at Harrods, Chanel Promenade, Chanel symbols, Gabriella Chanel, Harrods
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