Antony Gormley's Fourth Plinth project

Summer is a lot of people's favourite time of year. I like it because it's warmer, lighter, and there are lots more things to do which makes finding things to do after work a doddle! Tonight I'm taking what I imagine will be the first of many trips down to Trafalgar Square to sample a bit of open-air art and culture with Antony Gormley's One and Other exhibition! It opened yesterday and has already caught quite a few headlines with protests and the very addictive live stream of the goings on. I can't wait to take a look for myself and judge if all this fuss has been worth it.

In Conversation with John Cale

As I mentioned in a previous post, I love the National Gallery, and particularly the late night events they run. This particularly late, but nonetheless facinating evening featured John Cale of the Velvet Underground as the guest speaker.

Now establishing himself as an artist, Cale will soon be representing Wales at this year’s Venice Biennale. But far from leaving music behind, he entered into a very interesting discussion about the connections that art and music share.

I was very excited to hear about his plans for the festival in Venice and his much-anticipated mixed-media installation.

It was a really enjoyable and eye-opening experience that to top it all off was completely free of charge!

For more information on upcoming Late Nights at The National check out the gallery's website or Museums at Night 2009 programme for more great goings on after work

Feeling patriotic

I love art, and the National Gallery is one of my favourite galleries in London. It has a beautiful exterior which dominates Trafalgar Square and the treaures that await you inside are unrivalled in their slendour and history.
My only bugbear about the place is that they only do late openings on a Friday, which slightly cramps my social life but I have to say that it's completely worth it. They have live music, and talks going on till 9pm and even a late night guided tour that is no where near as packed out as it is on the weekends.

If you're not busy or at work on Thursday, the National Gallery is celebrating St George's Day with several special talks in honour of the Patron Saint.

More information can be had at the National Gallery's official website.

Still Human, Still Here

Today I'm looking at this amazing art exhibition at HOST gallery about people in the UK who have been denied asylum in the country. The exhibition is called Still Human, Still Here and it's a combination of photos and testimonials from the individuals and promises to be a real eye opener.

Check out
HOST Gallery
1 Honduras Street
EC1Y 0TH
Tel: 020 7253 2770

The exhibit is free to attend and open from 10am to 6pm every day except Sunday all through March.