August 21st, 2007
More things to do
This weather is appalling, isn’t it? It’s bad enough that most of us are bored to death in our offices ( colleagues, clients, subcontractors… everybody on holiday), but not even being able to enjoy a bit of evening or weekend sunshine is just awful.
Anyway, if you can’t sit outside and enjoy a glass of wine why not take in a few exhibitions and shows? I already suggested some places to go, but here are a few more things to see in London and around the UK before everything gets back to normal..
Beyond the Valley, Newburgh St, London
You are Here – look at a specially designed collection of ceramics, stationary and accessories by Fabrica - the products are displayed as part of an art installation based around a British picnic ambience. It finishes on the 3rd of Sept, so try to go and see it by then. Opening times: mon–sat 11.30–18.30, sun 12.30–17.
National Gallery
The Dutch portrait exhibition shows portraits from the “golden age” of the 17th century including some great but lesser known artists. Opening times: 10-18 (Wednesdays until 9 p.m.)
Dulwich Picture Gallery
The changing face of Childhood.This is an interesting exhibition of portraits of British children by artists such as Van Dyck, Gainsborough, Reynolds & Thomas Lawrence. Opening times: 10-17 (closed on Mondays).
Tate Liverpool
Peter Blake: A retrospective - The pop artist’s biggest show since 1983.
Opening hours: 10-17 (closed on Mondays).
Modern Art Oxford
Stella Vine’s controversial work is shown for the first time as a major exhibition. You either love it or loathe it. Go and see it – admission is free! Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm, Sunday 12pm - 5pm, closed Mondays.
Scottish National Gallery
If you’re planning to go to the Edinburgh festival, you shouldn’t miss the Andy Warhol: a celebration of Life and Death exhibition. This is the largest collection of his work ever in Scotland. Then pop into the Dean Gallery and have a glance at the Picasso on Paper show (more than 100 prints & drawings are on display). Apparently both are fascinating exhibitions.