Art and Design, Architecture and Interiors, People and Places
The new exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum is a tour de force through five turbulent years: 1966 to 1970. The years of post-war austerity were over, disposable incomes were rising […]
At the end of September a throng of bright young things will be heading off to university. It is an exciting, yet terrifying time; a time of hope and opportunity, but also anxiety […]
The point at which the Pyrenees roll down to the Balearic Sea, lies a magnificent Spanish wilderness. Vertiginous cliffs provide captivating views across the deep blue sea, before giving way […]
In a few days, the ‘greatest show on earth’ comes to an end. Despite the challenges and the ethical issues around the Olympic Games, there have been some remarkable athletic […]
On a cool, drizzly morning, cowering under an umbrella, we arrived at the Palace of Versailles. The crowds that visit this symbol of avarice and lasciviousness are copious – around […]
There is something almost hypnotic about sitting in a rocking chair. The gentle movement soothes and calms. It is said the rhythm mimics the feeling of being in a womb which […]
Picking the right tiles for a project can be a daunting prospect. With so many options to choose from it quickly starts to feel overwhelming. Thankfully, trend reports that pick out […]
Rich, saturated colours and unexpected perspectives are the most striking aspects of the work presented in the new Georgia O’Keeffe retrospective at Tate Modern. Some people may not have heard […]
Last summer we visited Verdun in northern France. Verdun is to the French, what the Somme is to the United Kingdom. Hundreds of men died in in a grim […]
The opening of Tate Modern’s long awaited extension has arrived. For many months the twisted brick and concrete building has intrigued Londoners and visitors passing by. From Friday, they will […]
For three days in May, Clerkenwell Design Week transforms the streets and alley ways around St John’s Square, London, into a riot of design and creativity. Leading design companies from across Europe sit alongside […]
To cycle or not to cycle, that was the question one spring afternoon. Sitting in a holiday apartment, in the beautiful French town of Beaune, we pondered our dilemma. Bicycles were […]
The MADE series of events are curated shows of skilled and experienced designer-makers. Organised by artist and print maker Sarah Young with administrator Jon Tutton, the shows build upon the couple’s hugely […]
Branches heavy with blossom are starting to appear in streets and gardens across the country. From delicate blush and sugar pink to deep fushia, a spectrum of shades has burst out to […]
In a tiny shop, on an ordinary north London high street, the antique art of letterpress printing is flourishing. A long, narrow, light-filled space carved out of an alleyway is home to […]
In recent years the formal dinner party has given way to laid-back kitchen suppers. Now dinnerware is embracing that cool, relaxed, easy-going vibe. Pick and mix, or mix and match, […]
Sumptuously cascading flowers, delicate bugs, juicy fruits and colourful rotting birds. There is more to the new exhibition of Dutch Flowers at the National Gallery than the title suggests. Covering […]
In a small town on the beautiful island of Sicily the fiery outpourings of Mount Etna are being transformed into new surfaces for kitchens, patios and floors. For thousands of […]
