Reflections on a festive visit to London last December, highlighting the city’s dazzling Christmas decorations and skyline views. Attractions include the sparkling Thames, the Spirit of Christmas installation on Regent Street, and a break at The Garden at 120. It captures the vibrant atmosphere and iconic sites like Harrods and Covent Garden.
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Brick Lane revisited
Along with a glut of candy coloured neon joy we also took a tour of some of London’s street art hot spots. We take a quick turn around Wood Street in Walthamstowe before heading to my favourite art spotting haunt – Brick Lane. We first visited around four years ago and it’s interesting to see howContinue reading “Brick Lane revisited”
Neon wonderland
Taking a brief break from our Japanese Odyessy to document a quick trip to London this weekend. Staying with a university friend in Amersham we first head to Walthamstowe, the home of 90s boy band E17! There’s a surprisingly quaint old village centre with a 15th century timbered house. But our main focus is hidden,Continue reading “Neon wonderland”
Tate – old school
Having sampled some of the more modern art on offer in the Tate we also had time to wander around some of the older works (or, as I like to call it, the “real” art!!) Yes, controversial I know, but I am not a massive fan of “modern” art, Hence the last time I visitedContinue reading “Tate – old school”
Borough market
Fresh back from a weekend whizzing around London and visiting a few new places. One of which is the Borough Market in Southwark close to the Shard. Apologies for fuzzy pics, they’re all taken on my mobile!! Borough has long been linked with food markets and as far back as the 11th century, London Bridge attracted traders selling grain,Continue reading “Borough market”
Birds, boys and British street art
Wow I took a lot of photos in a single graffiti hunting day! Above are some stunning Bom.K and Liliwenn murals on Hanbury Street in Brick Lane while below are a selection of paste ups, sticker art and close up details of other pieces dotted about the place. Here’s a few pieces of work fromContinue reading “Birds, boys and British street art”
Walls of colour
Whether it’s walls full of eye popping colour or the tiniest little sticker, every crevice in Brick Lane is crammed with art. Whatever your preferred style you are bound to find something to tickle your artistic taste buds. A mix of stickers, stencils and paper mash ups ensure that no two walls are ever the same.Continue reading “Walls of colour”
Sclater Street art cluster
Some areas in the East End seem to see a particular concentration of art. One such place is Sclater Street, just off the main drag of Brick Lane. Entire buildings are smothered in gigantic images. The vivid colours provide a perfect foil to the drab, derelict industrial surroundings. There are some recognisable figures gracing some ofContinue reading “Sclater Street art cluster”
Art or vandalism?
Banksy is an interesting phenomena. Once classed as a vandal, his art work is now protected from other “vandals” and art collectors!! Here’s two examples of his iconic work. Preserved from tourists and the tender ministrations of other street artists by a sheet of perspex. Above, His Master’s Voice – possibly one of his bestContinue reading “Art or vandalism?”
More art on the streets of London
Moving on from the colourful mash ups on Fashion Street we actually start to be able to recognise the distinctive different styles of some of the artists. Here’s a few examples of an artist identified as Paul “Don” Smith whose work is instantly recognisable. His subjects are as diverse as they are delicate. From the stars ofContinue reading “More art on the streets of London”