Review: ArtNight 2018
The weird and wonderful world of contemporary art is worth staying up late for, writes Rasika Sittamparam We knew it…
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Review: The Trump hotel, Washington
Christopher Jackson heads to Washington D.C for a dinner date (of sorts) with President Donald Trump In weak moments I…
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Review: Monet and Architecture, National Gallery
Christopher Jackson heads to the National Gallery to see the show of the season in its last weeks The great…
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Review: Lima, Fitzrovia
Christopher Jackson heads to Lima in Fitzrovia and is delighted by its Peruvian panache Lima is on Rathbone Place, an…
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Nine things you didn’t know about Croatia
The eyes of the world will be focused on England’s tie with Croatia, but what do we actually know about…
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Review: The Dupont Circle, Washington D.C.
Christopher Jackson wrestles with reality in Washington, and finds himself in danger of losing As my train pulls into Penn…
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At the launch of Adam Dant’s glorious book of London maps
Spear’s’ favourite artist is ecstatic at the launch of Maps of London and Beyond, a hand-drawn guide to the City’s…
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Review: Quaglino’s, St James’s
The esteemed restaurant’s culinary flair and suave setting are not to be missed, writes Sarah Bonfield Mysterious from the outside,…
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Why the English are still charmed by Dinard
One charming corner of Brittany has a peculiarly long and deep connection with its neighbours across the channel, writes Christopher…
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‘Repro’ revolution: how 3D technology is recreating history
Modern technology is helping to breathe new life into ancient manuscripts, writes Lucia van der Post When, many years ago,…
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Should you avoid investing in classic cars?
After a decade of stellar price rises, the classic car market has peaked according to an authoritative report covering the…
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Review: Berenice Sydney — Dancing with Colour, Saatchi Gallery
The wondrous works of the late Berenice Sydney, on exhibition at the Saatchi, is a colourful tribute to life, vitality…
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Meet Ati Sedgwick, the rising star of ‘alternative’ art
From Germany to the US via Paris and Salzburg, and from Rousseau to Street art, abstract expressionist Ati Sedgwick has…
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Review: Bulgari Hotel, Shanghai
The new hotel from the Italian jewellery brand is a tranquil oasis set in Shanghai’s frantic heart, says Chris Allsop…
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Review: Hartwell House, Bucks
Hartwell House has had tough times but is in prime form now, writes Emelia Hamilton-Russell Every historic country house has…
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WEEKEND IN… Venice
The appeal of the floating city endures –especially if you stay in the right hotel, writes Alec Marsh As John…
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Glyndebourne’s new rival is born
The transformation of Nevill Holt Opera in Leicestershire brings a touch of Glyndebourne to the Midlands and is an unique…
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Review: Roux at Parliament Square
Christopher Jackson heads to Roux and finds that head chef Steve Groves is coming into his powers Roux draws you…
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Douglas Blyde goes to China for the wine
Wine production is burgeoning in an ancient, mountainous region of China, where an Austrian winemaker has found his niche, writes…
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Disappointing modern art sale at Sotheby’s could belie a shifting market
It was a slow start to the summer for Sotheby’s as the Impressionist and Modern evening sale failed to reach…
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