Bears of the world

Like many cities, Berlin has a standard fibreglass sculpture of the city’s mascot. Buddy Bears, as they are called, are … More

Industrial becomes urban

The preservation of unused industrial sites always brings along a conundrum – what to do with this space? Having the … More

During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes … More

On what was the outskirts of Florence is an estate which is now a welcome green refuge in a busy … More

Florence has long been a home for art, the Medici family were patrons to many artists and the legacy remains. … More

One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded. Voluntary donations are … More

I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More

When ArtAngel takes over a venue as a gallery, they seek to combine existing and specially commissioned pieces in the … More

Between the closure of the Young Offenders Institution at Reading Prison and the opening of the ArtAngel exhibition, nothing was … More

One of the special exhibitions on at the V&A this year is about the influence Ove Arup had on design and … More