Review: Summer Exhibition 2018, Royal Academy
Grayson Perry’s eclectic curation makes for uncomfortable viewing, but it is an honest take on art in the present, writes…
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Review: Coin Laundry, Clerkenwell
Emelia Hamilton-Russell visits one of north London’s new after-work hangouts, and vibes with its upbeat zaniness Coin Laundry (a restaurant…
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Review: Chucs Serpentine
The dishes may come close to Italian authenticity, but the real winner is the late Zaha Hadid’s astounding alfresco venue,…
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This heat is eroding our social norms
The scorching sun has brought British fashion out of its shell, with bizarre consequences, writes Alec Marsh With the mercury…
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Review: The Pierre, Fifth Avenue
Christopher Jackson goes to the Pierre in New York – and finds it beyond his wildest expectations The world of…
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Q&A: Elías Bendodo on what the Costa del Sol has to offer
The president of the Costa del Sol Tourism Board shares his vision for the Spanish coast What is your background…
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Sale of the century: inside the Rockefeller auction
Christopher Jackson heads to New York for the $800 million sale of the art collection of Peggy and David Rockefeller…
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From Russia with l’Oeuf: why the Fabergé phenomenon lives on
From imperial St Petersburg to Mayfair and North Wales, the legend of Fabergé has captivated generations of aesthetes, writes Olenka…
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Review: Bellamy’s, Mayfair
Christopher Jackson heads to Bellamy’s on Bruton Place and encounters the unique hospitality of Gavin Rankin The catering industry is…
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Review: Thomas Cole — from Eden to Empire, National Gallery
Christopher Jackson heads to the National Gallery and is educated in the work of an artist who should be better…
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Adventures in Avignon
With Eurostar’s new regular service to Marseille, Avignon’s Palace of the Popes is less than six hours away from London,…
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In search of Eton’s ‘general, total failures’
For many years Eton named and shamed boys who were struggling academically in front of their peers – and for…
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Is it time we gave electric cars the green light?
Electric cars have never been more talked about, desirable or exciting. With our European neighbours increasingly going green, and several…
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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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