The doors are well-represented in all artistic fields. As I took pictures of many doors in the last months, I couldn’t help reviewing some of the famous ones…
Author: Doyouspeaklondon
A few years ago, I made the leap from the sunny South of France to vibrant London, little did I know I'd quickly fall in love with this dynamic city! London has bestowed upon me countless opportunities to immerse myself in its unique British lifestyle. Join me on this blog as we delve into the heart of London, offering insights and experiences for those eager to become fluent in (all things) London!
An escape to Canterbury, in Kent
Since I moved to England I have been told a lot about the Kent well-known place of Canterbury. I have mostly heard of its Cathedral, which became a major focus of pilgrimage after the 1170 martyrdom of Thomas Becket. Canterbury and history served as the frame for Geoffrey Chaucer’s 14th-century classic The Canterbury Tales, that you can experience as a tourist attraction (information there).
The Magical Lantern Festival in Chiswick
As its name suggests, this outdoor festival exposes Lanterns at Chiswick House & Gardens, in West London. This is a festival of light and illumination celebrating Chinese New Year 2016 and the Year of the Monkey. Is it magical? Certainly, it keeps its promises.
Women artists at the Saatchi Gallery!
I have this particular relationship with the Saatchi Gallery… Always attracted to discover new artists and exhibitions, always disappointed by some but also at the same time inevitably stunned by some talents. This time I have had a crush on some pieces of art I will present you…
Discover the Science Museum…and a genius inventor!
Who said the museums were dull ? Museums in London are incredibly well-thought for children and parents, which makes it worth to visit them. Let’s begin with the Science Museum…and a special guest!
Turning a Sketch into a painting…
Sometimes food can be an Art, thus creating new sensations and irrevocably changing the way we think about Food… I have enjoyed such a stunning experience at Sketch in London…
An escape to Rye …
Even if the weather was not really on our side last week end for St Valentine’s, I enjoyed visiting Rye, within the historic County of Sussex. Rye is about two miles away from the open sea and is at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In medieval times, Rye was an important member of the Cinque Ports confederation and almost entirely surrounded by the sea.
Westminster’ Eyes
This part of central London counts the most iconic attractions that are unavoidable for any visitor of London. The area of Westminster is dominated by the business of government : from Westminster Abbey and The Houses of Parliament to Trafalgar Square, I have tried to captured the mood of the area…
Alexander Calder at the Tate Modern: A true event in the early part of 2016!
The Tate Modern currently presents a great event for both art-lovers and those new to Calder’s artwork. This big retrospective is full of wonderful 3D-drawings, paintings, sculptures and you’ll discover the “mobile-art”… Go and see it, you’ll be delighted!
London’s mirror
London’s buildings are too diverse to be characterized by any particular architectural style, but a common point to many of those contemporaries is the use of glass and large windows that gives the opportunity to create interesting effects on photographs.
