When we think of early Renaissance Florence, great masters like Masaccio, Fra Filippo Lippi, and Fra Angelico come immediately to mind. The National Gallery in London is making the case for us to reconsider another important painter, Francesco Pesellino, who was greatly admired in his lifetime has since been overlooked. Born in 1422, Pesellino as …
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Delight: Media Art Exhibition Delight Media Art Exhibition has transformed the restored railway arches of Borough Yards since the end of 2023, and due to popular demand, the exhibit has extended its stay in the capital. This glorious exhibition, which will now be open until April 14, brings a plethora of multi-media artworks to the …
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The HVN / ©The HVN “This feels like speaking to a therapist,” I found myself saying. Dr Tanja Phillips, one of the three founders of The HVN and the space’s medical director, smiled warmly. Dr Tanja was conducting my consultation, a mandatory first step for any guest at The HVN, London’s first wellbeing space of …
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London is home to an array of incredible spas, dotted throughout its ever-growing collection of luxury hotels. Now, the capital is set to welcome yet another wellness haven, set within Mandarin Oriental Mayfair. Low-level gold lights setting the tone / ©Mandarin Oriental Designed by Tokyo-based studio, Curiosity, the subterranean spa at Mandarin Oriental Mayfair will …
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To help you get in the festive spirit this year (and we don’t mean just humming along to your Christmas playlist spirit, we mean full-on, giddy, can’t sleep on Christmas Eve excitement), we’ve put together this list of the best Christmas shows to see in London. Featuring plays, musicals and even ballets going on at …
It’s that time of year when London’s theatre marquees are aglow with starry names and seasonal standards. The Nutcracker and A Christmas Carol are annual fixtures, while an array of musicals (composed by Rodgers & Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim et al.) prove particularly popular with theatregoers come Yuletide. There’s also an assortment of plays, some sticking …
From the top hat of the doorman to the polished china of its afternoon tea, Claridge’s hotel has always stood as a pillar of London luxury. It will come as no surprise, therefore, that Claridge’s Christmas tree this year has been designed by no other than Louis Vuitton. Claridge’s Christmas tree is a Mayfair statement …
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