Chance to win free tickets for pre-Raphaelite artist John William Waterhouse at Royal Academy of Arts
The Landscape Paintings of Ammar Khammash
Ammar Khammash is a Jordanian architect with a remarkable knowledge of the geology and flora of Jordan. He has also studied anthropology and archaeology and uses this knowledge and experience to portray the ancient landscapes of his homeland capturing the spiritual and almost supernatural essence of the countryside.
See the work of graphic designer Tristan Manco and examples from sketchbooks of the world's best-known graffiti artists, including Banksy (UK), Purdy (USA), Erone (France), Joska (Germany), Bfree (Holland), Ekta (Sweden), Neb (Belgium) and Zbiok (Poland).
The 584-page three-volume set includes all Frank Lloyd Wright's 1,100 designs, whether completed or not, from 1943 until his death in 1959. The Complete Frank Lloyd Wright, published by Taschen, is priced at £120.00.
The Whitechapel Gallery has recently re-opened after a major expansion and renovation programme which has created new spaces for exhibitions, as well as new study areas and facilities. The Whitechapel has two great eating places: a cafe and a separate restaurant.
The film Angels and Demons has lead to an increased interest in calligraphy. It features ambigrams drawn by John Langdon whose book, Wordplay, explores the theory of ambigrams. Check out the review at
http://www.suite101.com/blog/fran75/angels_and_demons_ambigrams_and_wordplay
The Courtauld Gallery (Courtauld Institute of Art) is hosting an exhibition of works by members of the Omega Workshops.
In Autumn 2009 an exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts, entitled Anish Kapoor, will feature some of the artist's best-known pieces including Shooting into the Corner and Svayambh.
At the present time three closely related exhibitions in London galleries are exploring the theme of Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for just nine days. The displays are showing at the National Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery, and the Wallace Collection
Pressure Drop is a drama by writer and theatre director Mick Gordon, with music and songs written by Billy Bragg.
Preview of forthcoming exhibition at Design Museum showcasing the work of British architect, John Pawson.
Afghanistan's treasures on show in London including architectural fragments, sculptures, gold crowns and jewellery, Roman glass and Egyptian tableware.