Visit London’s Pick of the Week |
This week we are shining a spotlight on London’s culture as many of the capital’s much-loved cultural institutions reopen their doors to visitors. While many of the galleries and museums have kept us all entertained with innovative programs of virtual events, we have missed the real-life experience! Do check online for advanced booking requirements and safety information. |
London & Partners Communications Team |
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What: King’s Cross is inviting visitors to discover a new side to London with The Great Outdoors, a programme of art, culture and fun. Over fifty restaurants are already open and embracing outdoor dining, including the famous Dishoom, Lina Stores and Hoppers – all of which are now taking bookings. There will also be a series of new art installations, with highlights including an artist residency from street artist Andy Leek, a sweet summer makeover on the Canalside steps with Lollypop Lounge and Alfresco Fitness. Read the full programme.
When: throughout July and August
Who: Vinusha Amudan, LCA, VA@londoncommunications.co.uk |
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What: People will, once more, be able to visit the national collection of art on display at Tate Modern and Tate Britain, featuring hundreds of artworks from across the centuries and around the world. As well as the collection displays at both galleries, Tate Modern will reopen with Andy Warhol and Kara Walker’s Hyundai Commission Fons Americanus. Tate Britain will reopen with Aubrey Beardsley and Steve McQueen’s Year 3 installation. Entry is via advanced timed tickets for both collection and exhibition visits.
When: opening Monday 27 July
Who: Pandora Ryan, Pandora.Ryan@tate.org.uk |
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What: The museum will reopen with this temporary exhibition, originally due to open on 1st April 2020. The exhibition is by the Philharmonie de Paris - Musée de la Musique, exploring the hypnotic world of electronic music, from its origins to its futuristic dreams. The London edition will feature the museum premiere of electronic pioneers The Chemical Brothers’ sensory spectacle by creative studio Smith & Lyall, featuring mesmerising visuals for the Grammy Award-winning track ‘Got to Keep On’. Entry to the museum will be by advance ticket only.
When: opening Friday 31 July
Who: Rioco Green, rioco.green@designmuseum.org |
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What: After more than twenty weeks closed due to Covid-19, the Hayward Gallery at the Southbank Centre is reopening this week with their critically acclaimed Among the Trees exhibition, with free tickets for NHS staff. The exhibition celebrates key works of art reimagining how we think about trees and forests. Illuminating their beauty, it invites us to consider trees as both cultural symbols and living organisms. Pair a visit to the exhibition with a stroll along London’s beautiful South Bank. Booking is essential.
When: Saturday 1 August – Saturday 31 October 2020
Who: Filipa Mendes, filipa.mendes@southbankcentre.co.uk |
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What: In London’s Mayfair, separated by a wall and two hundred years are the homes of two musicians who changed music: classical composer George Frideric Handel and rock god Jimi Hendrix. 25 Brook Street is the house that belonged to Handel, where he composed some of the world’s most enduring Baroque music such as Zadok the Priest. On the top floor of 23 Brook Street is the flat where Jimi Hendrix lived from 1968-9. The museum isn’t quite ready to open yet, but you can virtually visit the room where Jimi himself slept, partied and worked.
When: ongoing
Who: Sean Doherty, SDoherty@handelhendrix.org |
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