Category Archives: Arts

* Museum & Gallery Shows: Lucien Freud - Portraits, at the National Portrait Gallery

Reblogged from Nothing Is Invisible: Museum & Gallery Shows: Lucien Freud – Portraits, at the National Portrait Gallery, 9 February-27 May, 2012:  From the National Portrait Gallery: “Lucian Freud (1922 – 2011) was one of the most important and influential … Continue reading

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I Know Something About Love

Yang Fudong, Shirin Neshat, Christodoulos Panayiotou and Yinka Shonibare explore the theme of love in different times and cultures through the spectrum of their personal experience in this multimedia group exhibition in Islington. Continue reading

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The 54th London Film Festival

The 54th BFI London Film Festival includes premieres, talks, interviews, special screenings, shorts and animated films from UK, mainland Europe and, indeed, from all over the world. The Festival opens on 13th October, with the European Premiere of ‘Never Let Me Go’ directed by Mark Romanek. Continue reading

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Dance Umbrella 2010

Dance Umbrella (5 to 30 October 2010) is one of the worlds leading international festivals. As well as performances, there is a wide range of events in unusual spaces including films, talks, workshops, masterclasses and performance opportunities. This year, a number of events highlight the work and influence of legendary choreographer, Trisha Brown. Continue reading

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Re-Orientations at Soho Theatre (Dance Umbrella)

Since 1978, Dance Umbrella has been bringing diverse new dance from all over the world to London. Under the Dance Umbrella 2010, Border Crossings will perform Re-Orientations at Soho Theatre from 7 September. Continue reading

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London International Animation Festival 2010

London International Animation Festival until 5 September; at least 250 films from more than 30 countries. Continue reading

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FLOW: Free Word Festival, Clerkenwell EC1

From 15 September to 5 October, The Free Word Festival celebrates the best in literature, literacy and free expression. Highlights will include traditional Mushaira (Urdu poetry) with performances by acclaimed international musicians Mahsa Vadat and Knut Reiersud  There will also … Continue reading

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