The National History Museum

On the 15th September 2009 The National History Museum opens its new expansion to the public. It is the newest and largest expansion since the museum moved in 1881. The Darwin Centre is a new public space to explore new world class science in action. Within this new giant cocoon like, 8 storey high, structure [...]

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Future Exhibitions

If you are someone who thinks a couple of months in advance then this is for you. Here are a list of up and coming exhibitions which might be of interest for which you can arrange a future visit:
Pop Life: Art in a Material World at The Victoria and Albert Museum starts 1st October 2009 [...]

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Manchester Metropolitan University’s Degree Show

About a month ago I attended Manchester Metropolitan University’s degree show. It showcased a range of work from a lot of different art and design courses. These included Fashion, Textiles, Illustration and Embroidery.
Whilst looking around you could see why Manchester now rivals London on the design front.
One particular course stood out from the rest. [...]

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London Fashion Week

It is fastly approaching that time of year again where fashionistas get excited and ready to see the future of fashion. Yes it’s London Fashion Week.
It begins on Friday 18th September and ends on Wednesday 23rd September. Those lucky few will get to see the likes of Stella McCartney and Vivienne Westwood.
London Fashion Week is [...]

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Becks Competition

The summer holidays are coming to an end shortly and if you have run out of ideas to keep yourself entertained, well look no further.
Becks are holding a competition, which can only be found on promotional packs of their lager, to win buy one get one free vouchers that allow you to undertake different activities [...]

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Design Museum London

The latest exhibition held at the Design Museum in London focus’ on the work of Jan Kaplicky.
Kaplicky, the Czech architect, unfortunately died earlier this year. This exhibition is a tribute to his life’s work. If some of you don’t already know, his work exists in the Selfridges department store – Birmingham UK, Commes de garcons [...]

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Is another contemporary art museum really needed?

This is the new public debate. England already holds a large number of contemporary art museums such as the Tate Modern and the Serpentine Gallery’s both situated in London, but do we really need another one?
Birmingham thinks so ……………… earlier last month plans were drawn up for a major new gallery to be situated in [...]

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The Tate Modern

As the summer holidays are coming to an end, have u run out if ideas to keep the whole family entertained? The Tate Modern is a perfect day out which will keep the children engaged all day.
The museum holds family events that are free over the summer holidays.
Why not try it. The events are open [...]

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Banksy Exhibition

Banksy is the infamous English graffiti artist, who’s work mainly revolves around politics, culture and ethics.
At present his work is being showcased at Bristol Museum, Queens road. If you are interested in taking a visit you better be quick as the exhibition ends on Monday 31st August 2009.
The exhibition opened in June and only has [...]

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Trafalgar Square Plinth

It has been a major headline in the news, it has caused different reviews with art critics but what is your opinion?
If you haven’t already seen it, get yourself down to Trafalgar Square where Anthony Gormley is holding his newest exhibition.
The fourth plinth (which is located in Trafalgar Square) is normally reserved for memorial statues [...]

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