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Tag: London
A day in Cliveden
If you want to indulge yourself on a sunny day, go to Cliveden! This national trust is located west of London, near Slough and Windsor. This place offers magnificent gardens overlooking the River Thames and far-reaching views. The amateurs of flowers will be delighted, those looking for a nap in the sun won’t forget it, and if you are under 10 you’ll enjoy doing rolls on the grass!
A day at the Imperial War Museum
I must say I am not particularly attracted by museums related to wartime. But after wandering in the Imperial War Museum for a few hours without noticing the time, I was forced to admit I enjoyed visiting this museum. And once again, this museum offers free admission, therefore you have no excuse avoiding it…
Delacroix at the National Gallery
Delacroix has always been a great painter to me. This French romantic artist was fond of bright colours and energetic brushstrokes. His opposition to Ingres is well-known and justified as Ingres put more emphasis on the drawing and adopted a neoclassical style, whereas Delacroix stressed on colours and movement in his paintings. Delacroix marked a break with the past techniques and styles.
Go and see the British Museum’s treasures!
The British Museum is definitely worth a visit for its architecture, collections, and exhibitions. It is an endless source of knowledge! Grab your coat and go to The British Museum, you’ll love it!
Easter week-end at Kew gardens
This is it, the Easter break has just started and either you have organised plenty of fun activities as a genuine Easter Bunny fan (or parent of some!) or you’re still wondering where to go for an exciting Easter Egg hunt… I have some suggestion here.
The doors of creativity
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…
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…