LithORRgraphy: Chris Orr RA and the Art of Chemical Printing | Suite101.com

LithORRgraphy: Chris Orr RA and the Art of Chemical Printing
is a fascinating exhibition at the Royal Academy of Art, London. The
display explores the work of this controversial modern artist and also looks
at lithography as an artistic medium. Great stuff - well worth a look!

Dame Monica Mason DBE to Retire from Royal Ballet After 54 Years | Suite101.com

News from the world of ballet...

Dame Monica Mason DBE will retire from the Royal Ballet after a career lasting more than 50 years. As Principal Dancer, Principal Repetiteur and eventually Artistic Director Dame Monica will always be fondly remembered for her warm personality and strong sense of drama. Dame Monica Mason DBE to Retire from Royal Ballet After 54 Years looks at her long career.

Tate Britain Examines Pablo Picasso and Modern British Art | Suite101.com

Wow - what a show!

This fabulous show features more than 150 paintings by Pablo Picasso and seven artists whose work he influenced.
Those artists are David Hockey, Graham Sutherland, Henry Moore, Ben Nicholson, Duncan Grant, Wyndham Lewis and Frances Bacon. The exhibition examines the relationship between Picasso and his admirers. It also looks at how his works were displayed during his lifetime and why his works were so popular with British collectors. Read about this amazing show at Tate Britain Examines Pablo Picasso and Modern British Art | Suite101.com.

Tate Modern Presents Yayoi Kusama - A Retrospective Exhibition | Suite101.com

I've been out of touch with my blog for a few weeks mainly because I've been going to lots of exhibitions in London. One of the most interesting was an exhibition of paintings, collages, scultures, film works and installations by Yayoi Kusama at Tate Modern. Kusama is one of Japan's best-loved modern artists. Yayoi Kusama toured the exhibition and took great delight in everything that had been done to display her works. If you're interested you can read more at: Tate Modern Presents Yayoi Kusama - A Retrospective Exhibition.

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration | Suite101.com

Queen Elizabeth II by Cecil Beaton: A Diamond Jubilee Celebration
is a wonderful exhibition at the V&A Museum. The display includes photographs of the Queen and the Royal Family taken by Cecil Beaton over a thirty-year period.

Some are gracious, formal, and stage set, whilst others are personal, informal, almost intimate. The Queen is shown as monarch, mother and wife.

This is a good way to start of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration year.

Estorick Collection Presents Alberto Burri Form and Matter | Suite101.com : WTF

Estorick Collection Presents Alberto Burri Form and Matter | Suite101.com : WTF

The Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art presents an exhibition entitled Alberto Burri: Form and Matter. Alberto Burri (1915-1995) is one of the most important artists of the post-war period and his work stands out because of his use of scrap materials, such as metals, sackings, iron and wood. The exhibition will be on show until 8th April 2012.

See Thomas the Tank Engine at Avon Valley Railway | Suite101.com

See Thomas the Tank Engine at Avon Valley Railway | Suite101.com

The Avon Valley Railway is a working steam train museum where visitors will enjoy Britain's preserved railway history in working condition. The most popular attraction is a Day Out with Thomas where children meet'Thomas the train', 'The Fat Controller', 'Sir Topham Hatt', 'Toad', 'Daisy', 'Troublesome Trucks' and 'Bulgy the Bus'. Ride on working steam trains painstakingly preserved by dedicated volunteers. There are plenty of other great activities ranging from face painting and magic shows to Punch and Judy.