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Versailles - Science and Splendour Exhibition - Science Museum London

March 16 2025

Science Museum has Brought Versailles to London – Versailles: Science and Splendour Exhibition

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Open until the 21^st April, 2025, Science Museum London is hosting an includible exhibition about how the development of scientific knowledge was used to extend influence and prestige of France in the world during the 17^th and 18^th centuries.

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Artworks and Scientific Objects Straight from the Collections of Versailles

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‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ offers a unique opportunity to discover hundreds of original items, paintings, scientific objects and instruments, over 40 of which are borrowed from the collections of Versailles.

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Many artefacts, such as Louis XV’s rhinoceros, have never been exhibited in the United Kingdom before.

The World Most Famous Watch and a Map of the Moon by Cassini

Visitors have a rare opportunity to admire the world most famous watch designed for Marie Antoinette, and an incredibly detailed map of the Moon created by Jean-Dominique Cassini.

Who was Cassini

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Jean-Dominique Cassini was an Italian born French astronomer. Cassini made a number of remarkable scientific discoveries, including being the first to discover and observe four of Saturn’s moons, he discovered the ‘Cassini Division’ (he discovered that Saturn’s ring was not just a giant ring, but was composed of multiple smaller rings with gaps between them), and he shared the credit with Robert Hooke for the discovery of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot in 1665.

Hearing Cassini’s discoveries, Louis XVI invited him to Paris in 1699 to join the newly formed Académie des Sciences.

In 1997, a sophisticated robotic spacecraft was sent to study Saturn, its ring and Moons. This was Cassini – Huygens, named after Jean-Dominique Cassini and Christiaan Huygens, a Dutch astronomer, mathematician, engineer and inventor.

The World’s Most Famous Watch

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In 1783 a clockmaker, Abraham-Louis Breguet was given an unlimited budget to design and craft an exceptional watch for Queen Marie Antionette. Although, no records confirm, it may have been commissioned by a Swedish soldier-diplomat and close friend to the Queen, Axel von Fersen.

The timepiece was crafted from the finest materials, such as gold and sapphires. The watch was being worked on over 40(!) years, it has 823 parts, and beyond basic functions, Breguet added a range of additional features, including self-winding mechanism, calendar for date, day and month (corrected to account of leap years), and bimetallic thermometer.

Unfortunately, the crafting was interrupted by the French Revolution and the watch was not completed until the 1820s, long after Marie Antionette’s death in 1793.

Science as a Tool of Political Power and Prestige

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The exhibition dives deep into the chronicle of 120 years of scientific evolution and showcases scientific marvels that have had significant influence over the modern world.

The exhibition reveals how Versailles – that had already been the beacon of scientific experimentation – became the centre of scientific research during in the 17^th and 18^th century.

Science in that time, however, was not just about mere curiosity, but a tool of political power and prestige.

A Voyage Around the Globe

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Visitors will learn about the voyage of discovery around the globe, led by Jean-François de Galaup, Count of La Pérouse.

La Pérouse had caught Louis XVI’s attention as a naval officer participated in the action against England in the American War of Independence.

In 1785 Louis XVI commissioned him to lead the voyage of scientific discovery around the world.

Louis XVI was fascinated by the discoveries of Captain James Cook so much that he even had a French translation of ‘A Voyage Towards the South Pole, and Round the World’ originally by James Cook, Tobias Furneaux, and Johann Reinhold Forster. This book is on display at the exhibition.

Two ships set sail for the extraordinary adventure in 1785, each with 110 crew members, sailors and scientists, 350 barrels of food and 1,000 tons of equipment.

They were expected to return to France in the Summer of 1789, however, the King received no information about the ships’ whereabouts after they left Botany Bay in Australia in March 1788.

Louis XVI send a rescue mission, however, no avail.

It was not until 1826 when the shipwrecks discovered in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, near the Solomon Islands.

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‘Versailles: Science and Splendour’ exhibition features a ‘Map of the Pacific’ by Jean-Nicolas Buache de La Neuville (1785). The map was used to follow the journey and discoveries of La Pérouse while the court received updates. The map is also crisscrossed with lines showing previous European expeditions, including Captain Cook’s thee voyages.

Pioneer in Reducing Infant Mortality

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Visitors will also meet Madame du Coudray, one of the first midwifes to teach the mechanics of giving birth using a teaching mannequin of a womb and a baby.

Madame du Coudray was hired by King Louis XV to travel across France and train midwifes to boost declining population and give capable soldiers to the country.

Madame du Coudray became the national midwife in 1759 and earned 8,000 lives a year.

Practical Info

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Address

Science Museum London | Exhibition Rd, South Kensington, London SW7 2DD

(Special Exhibition Gallery 2, Level 2)

Opening Times

Until 21 April 2025

Open daily: 10am – 5:40pm

Tickets

Tickets available on Science Museum London’s official website

Adult ticket is £12 WITH donation | £10.80 WITHOUT donation

Recommended Age

12+

Ready for your next adventure? Japan House London has recently opened their new exhibition: ‘The Craft of Carpentry: Drawing Life from Japan’s Forests’. The exhibition guides visitors through thousands of years of woodworking traditions behind teahouses, temples, shrines and the art of Japanese wood joinery famous for not using a single nail.

February 15 2025

The Bar that Inspired a Hollywood Blockbuster – Coyote Ugly Saloon

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Coyote Ugly Saloon opened in New York City in 1993. It became famous for inspiring the Hollywood blockbuster with the same title in 2000. Coyote Ugly Saloon in Camden Town opened twenty two years later, and it has the exact same vibes as the movie.

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“𝒞𝒶𝓃’𝓉 𝒻𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝑀𝑜𝑜𝓃𝓁𝒾𝑔𝒽𝓉” 🎶 Welcome to @Coyote Ugly Camden , the most famous bar on the planet [MORE IN FO IN BIO] Coyote Ugly Saloon is famous for its bold decor, quirky atmosphere and bartenders dancing on the bar 💃🏻 🎬 Coyote Ugly Saloon opened in New York City in 1993. It became famous for inspiring the Hollywood blockbuster with the same title in 2000. Coyote Ugly Saloon in Camden Town opened twenty two years later, and it has the exact same vibes as the movie 🥂 The saloon stays true to the classic Coyote Ugly vibes, but with a British twist: they serve Bottomless Brunches, offer VIP table services and themed party packages @Camden Market #coyoteuglymovieon #coyoteuglymovie #camdentown #camden #nightoutwithfriends #nightoutwiththegirls #nightout #CapCut

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Coyote Ugly – ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight’

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Coyote Ugly was founded by Liliana (‘Lil’) Lovel in New York City in 1993. It quickly became famous for their female-only bartenders who dance on the bar, bold décor and crazy nightlife experience.

Coyote Ugly Saloon gained global fame after Elizabeth Gilbert published an article about how it was like working there in 1997.

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Just three years later, the American comedy-drama was released under the same title, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and starring Piper Perabo, Adam Garcia, John Goodman and American model and TV personality, Tyra Banks.

Despite of the negative critics the film received, it has become a cult classic over the years as well as its soundtrack by LeAnn Rimes: ‘Can’t Fight the Moonlight’.

Coyote Ugly Camden Town

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Coyote Ugly Camden branch opened in August 2022, twenty two years later the release of the cultic film.

Located in Camden Stable Market, the bar has found the perfect location for its quirky atmosphere, dancing bartenders, rock n’ roll music and American food.

The saloon stays true to the classic Coyote Ugly vibes, but with a British twist: they serve Bottomless Brunches, offer VIP table services and themed party packages.

Coyote Ugly Saloon has multiple locations across the UK, including, Liverpool, Cardiff, Birmingham, Piccadilly, and Camden Town, London.

Coyote Ugly Nashville Hoedown Brunch

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We tried the famous Nashville Hoedown Brunch which we upgraded for unlimited cocktails for just £10.

We chose cheeseburger and Nachos as our mains and tried a range of themed cocktails, such as ‘Rhinestone Cowgirl’ which is a pretty in pink blend of Pink Gin, lemonade, cranberry juice, dash of lime & blackcurrant.

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‘Blue Lasso’ is a punchy mix of Bols Blue and Vodka, topped with lemonade, while ‘Boots & Berries’ is a kicking mixture of Cherry Sours and Amaretto, topped with Cola.

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Plus, because we booked for a Saturday, we even had a chance to learn a line dance with their famous Coyotes.

What are you waiting for? Grab your cowboy boots and hat and head to Coyote Ugly Saloon for a truly unforgettable night!

Practical Info

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Address

Coyote Ugly Saloon Camden | The Stables Market, Camden Market, Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH

Opening Times

Mon – Thu: 12pm – 1am

Fri & Sat: 11am – 2am

Sun: 11am – 1am

Ready for your next adventure? Pirate-themed bar dropped anchor in central London and it looks like a hull of a 17^th-century pirate ship.

February 6 2025

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live

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Prepare to be enchanted! Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live has finally arrived in London. The groundbreaking 2.5D live adaptation of the world famous manga/anime series is playing at two iconic London venues for a very limited time.

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𝒫𝓇𝑒𝓉𝓉𝓎 𝒢𝓊𝒶𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒶𝓃 𝒮𝒶𝒾𝓁𝑜𝓇 𝑀𝑜𝑜𝓃: 𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒮𝓊𝓅𝑒𝓇 𝐿𝒾𝓋𝑒 🌙✨🎀💖 has finally arrived in London and it’s phenomenal! 🔗 BLOG POST IN BIO 🌙 The show is taken place at two iconic locations: Outernet HERE in Soho and KOKO Camden ✨ The number of shows are strictly limited and running from 4th February – 19th March 2025. Make sure you secure your place to avoid disappointment! 🎟️ Four different types of ticket available to suit all budget 🎀 There is no dress code, however, cosplay is encouraged Who are you going with? Tag them in the comments @Sailor Moon Super Live UK @OUTERNET #sailormoon #sailormoonthesuperlive #prettyguardiansailormoon #CapCut

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live – London

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Usagi Tsukino aka Sailor Moon is here to protect the Earth from the evil and fight for love and justice.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is the first 2.5D musical to hit the UK. The musical had its world premiere in Tokyo in 2018 and its European premiere in Paris in the same year.

Now, the musical has arrived in London for a strictly limited number of shows (43) at two iconic London venues from 4^th February – 19^th March 2025 before travelling to the US.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live is taken place at Outernet HERE in Soho and KOKO Camden.

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The all-female cast includes: Yui Yokoyama as Sailor Moon / Usagi Tsukino; Yui Oikawa as Sailor Mercury / Ami Mizuno; Marisa Yasukawa as Sailor Mars / Rei Hino; Rio Tachibana as Sailor Jupiter / Makoto Kino; Yu Nakanishi as Sailor Venus / Minako Aino; Mayu Tsuyuzume as Queen Beryl; and Sufa as Tuxedo Mask / Mamoru Chiba

About Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon

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Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon was created by Naoko Takeuchi and first released as Sailor Moon in 1991 in a Japanese comic magazine.

The series quickly gained lots of fans – first in Japan and later all over the world – and became a global phenomenon. Since its release, the manga has sold 46 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. Sailor Moon has also been translated into 17 languages.

It has been adapted as an anime TV series (Sailor Moon 1992 – 1997 and Sailor Moon Crystal 2014 – 2016) and its live-action adaptation has been aired in over 40 countries.

The reason Sailor Moon has become iconic is because it has redefined the traditional girl genre by creating independent female characters who are strong, intelligent and brave; and instead of having to be rescued and protected, they are themselves who protect and rescue others and planet Earth from the evil.

What is a 2.5D Musical?

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2.5D musicals are primary originating from Japan. These musicals are based on popular Japanese manga, anime or video games with the aim to bridging the gap between the 2D animation and the 3D reality.

2.5D musicals do this by accurately following the characters’ visual appearance and acting style by costumes, makeup, and groundbreaking special effects to bring the characters to live on stage. It evokes the feeling of being in the same room with your favourite characters for real.

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The popularity of 2.5D musicals saw the first large wave between 2013 – 2015. Currently, one of the most popular 2.5D musicals is Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live which is following the original plot very closely and the audience can experience their favourite scenes and the characters’ original lines in real life and in real time.

To follow the original anime/manga as much as possible, 2.5D musicals are in Japanese language with English subtitles.

Another great example of 2.5D musical is Attack on Titan: The Musical which started in December 2024 in Tokyo and includes incredible combination of acrobatic elements, special effects and puppetry to give a truly spectacular show for fans.

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: The Super Live – Practical Info

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Addresses

Outernet HERE | Charing Cross Rd, London WC2H 8LH

KOKO Camden | 1a Camden High St, London NW1 7RE

Performance Schedule

Mon – Thu: From 5pm & from 8pm

Sun: From 4pm & 7pm

NOTE: No 5pm show on Tuesday 11^th February 2025

How long is the show?

95 minutes with no intermission

Ticket Types

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VIP Seating

This is for those who live and breathe with Sailor Moon

The ticket includes:

Souvenir ticket: a special keepsake to remember the occasion
VIP seats: the best seat in the top tier VIP section
Complimentary cloakroom: to leave the worries behind and freely enjoy the show
VIP merch desk access: first access to exclusive limited-edition merch
Exclusive limited-edition piece of merch: this piece of merch is only available to VIP and Band A ticket holders
Cast high-five: meet the cast after the show!

Band A Seating

These seats are a bit further from the stage, behind the VIP seating.

The ticket includes:

Souvenir ticket: a special keepsake to remember the occasion
Complimentary cloakroom: to leave the worries behind and freely enjoy the show
Exclusive limited-edition piece of merch: this piece of merch is only available to VIP and Band A ticket holders
Great seat: you can choose if you want to seat in the front row of the mezzanine upstairs or the stalls on the ground level (behind the VIP seats)

Band B Seating

Souvenir ticket: a special keepsake to remember the occasion
Allocated seat: you can choose between two locations: the stalls on the ground level (behind Band A seats) or the second row of the mezzanine level upstairs

General Admission – Standing

The best choice if you want to enjoy the show without breaking the bank.

General admission ticket holders will be standing in the stall on the ground level rather than seated. Perfect for larger groups to move around and dance for the beat.

Wheelchair accessible tickets are also available. For more info click here.

Dress Code

There is no dress code, however, cosplay is encouraged.

Age Restriction

10+ only

Children between age of 10 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ready for your next adventure? Popular Japanese trend has arrived in London. Gold Leaf Soft Serve is now available at BOBA Tea London, near Piccadilly Circus. 7-min walk from Outernet London.

November 30 2024

Ever After Garden 2024

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One of London’s most poignant sights has returned for its fifth year. Grosvenor Square once again has been transformed into an enchanting rose garden with over 30,000 illuminating white roses dedicated to loved ones we’ve lost.

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🌹[BLOG POST IN BIO] One of London’s most poignant sights has returned for its fifth year @Ever After Garden @Royal Marsden Cancer Charity @Mayfair – London 🤍 Grosvenor Square once again has been transformed into an enchanting rose garden with over 30,000 illuminating white roses. Each rose is dedicated in memory of a loved one who has lost their heroic battle against cancer 🌹Anyone is welcome to dedicate a rose on the spot or online with a suggested donation of £10 (more info in my blog post) 📍Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LD Opening Times: 14th Nov – 18th Dec 2024 Open daily from 3pm- 9pm #everaftergarden #royalmarsdencancercharity #rosegarden #roses #charity #CapCut

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Ever After Garden

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Opened on the 14^th November 2024, Ever After Garden is a beautiful sea of illuminating white roses that help raising fund for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity.

Each rose is dedicated in memory of a loved one who has lost their heroic battle against cancer.

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Everyone is welcome to dedicate a rose on the site at the chalet or online with a suggested minimum donation of £10. You can write a personal message that will be placed next to your rose in the garden. The rose will be planted by a member of staff.

Founded by Anya Hindmarch

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Ever After Garden was founded by well-known fashion designer, Anya Hindmarch in memory of a beloved friend, Production Designer Michael Howells.

Michael Howells worked on such blockbusters like, ‘Nanny McPhee’ with Emma Thompson, ‘Orlando’ with Tilda Swinton and a Cinderella remake, titled, ‘Ever After’, starring Drew Barrymore. This is where Ever After Garden received its name from.

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Fashion designer and Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Trustee, Dame Anya Hindmarch and Camilla Morton created the garden with the aim to find an inspiring way to remember those we’ve lost. They wanted to create something people can find beauty within rather than sadness and loss.

This is how the concept of Ever After Garden came into being and launched in 2019 for the first time.

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Since then, Ever After Garden is a much loved destination during the festive period and a beautiful and powerful way to remember while helping raise vital fund which help groundbreaking research at The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to help people with cancer around the world.

Ever After Garden was installed in every Winter from 2019 – except in 2020, due to Covid_19 pandemic – and so far, raised over £870,000 for The Royal Marsden.

Practical Info

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Address

W1K, Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LD

Opening Times

14^th November – 18^th December 2024

Open daily from 3pm- 9pm

Tickets

FREE | NO booking required

If you wish to dedicate a rose, the suggested donation is £10

More info here.

Ready for your next adventure? Selfridges Christmas Market is bigger and more beautiful than ever in 2024. Why not visit whilst you’re around? It’s just a 6-min walk from Grosvenor Square.

October 2 2024

Yayoi Kusama’s New Exhibition at Victoria Miro Gallery

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95-years-old Japanese artist, known for her polka dots, infinity mirror rooms and grand pumpkin sculptures, Yayoi Kusama has opened her 14^th solo exhibition with Victoria Miro Gallery in London. The exhibition consists of a brand new infinity room, two large scale installations, paintings and sculptures.

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🟠🟡⚫️ [BLOG POST IN BIO] Yayoi Kusama has opened her 14th solo exhibition with Victoria Miro Gallery in London The exhibition consists of a brand new infinity room, two large scale installations, paintings and sculptures @Victoria Miro Gallery #yayoikusama #infinityroom #yayoikusamaexhibition #kusama #polkadot #victoriamirogallery #infinitymirrorroom #immersiveexperience

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Yayoi Kusama: Every Day I Pray for Love

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Yayoi Kusama is one of the top selling artists in the world and an Internet sensation since Tate Modern opened its ‘Infinity Mirrored Room’ exhibition last year. The exhibition has been extended multiple times due to high demand but many of us sadly still missed the opportunity to visit.

Kusama’s new exhibition ‘Yayoi Kusama: Every Day I Pray for Love’ at Victoria Miro Gallery is completely free and features a brand new infinity mirror room.

Infinity Mirrored Room – Beauty Described by a Spherical Heart

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The brand new infinity room is called ‘Beauty Described by a Spherical Heart’ and only six people are allowed inside at a time to maximise the experience.

Visitors are allowed to spend a very limited time inside the hexagonal room, but it still very much of an experience.

The infinity room features coloured flashing LED lights enclosed in a hexagonal room, arranged in a concentric pattern. A large, mirrored sphere is hanging in the middle of the room to create spectacular reflections of visitors and the mirrored walls, widening the space endlessly echoing everything and everybody in it.

Large-Scale Installations

‘The Moment of Regeneration’ – 2024

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The exhibition features two large-scale installations.

‘The Moment of Regeneration’ is a recent artwork by Kusama, featuring a series of tree-like installations emerging from the ground and branching outward.

The artwork is decorated with Kusama’s signature polka dot patterns and made from staffed fabric.

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‘Death Nerves’ is a monumental artwork from 2022. It was originally commissioned by M+ museum, Hong Kong to be featured as part of their exhibition in 2022, entitled: ‘Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now’.

The 15-metre (49ft) long installation consists of a series of multi-coloured staffed and sewn fabric elements hanging from the ceiling of the upper gallery all the way down to reach the floor on the ground floor.

The artwork is reminiscent of a forest of multicoloured tendrils, vines or nervous system. Despite of its title, the installation emphasises the cycle of regeneration and the interconnectedness of life and death.

Every Day I Pray for Love – Paintings

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‘Every Day I Pray for Love’ is the title of Yayoi Kusama’s painting series consisting of a number of artworks she has created over the years.

This exhibition is featuring many of the artist’s most recent works. Kusama uses bold colours and embeds eyes and faces into her paintings along with hand-written messages in English and Japanese.

Each painting creates an extraordinary microscopic and macroscopic universe at the same time.

Practical Info

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Address

Victoria Miro Gallery | 16 Wharf Rd, London N1 7RW

Opening Times

25 Sept – 2 Nov 2024

Tue-Sat: 10am – 6pm

Sun & Mon: CLOSED

Tickets

Entry is free for all, but booking is essential.

Unfortunately, the exhibition is fully booked, however, it’s still not impossible to get in.

If someone can’t make it or changes their mind, the unused tickets are automatically re-released on the booking page. So, keep an eye on the gallery’s website, you might get lucky. Fingers crossed!

Ready for your next adventure? Japan House London just launched their new exhibition: ‘Looks Delicious! Exploring Japan’s Food Replica Culture’. The exhibition gives a rare opportunity for visitors to look behind the scenes of the making of hyper-realistic food replicas.

July 4 2024

Poetry for Prescription – The Poetry Pharmacy

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Following the huge success of their pop-up in 2023, The Poetry Pharmacy now have a permanent home on Oxford Street, inside Lush Spa.

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???????????? [BLOG POST IN BIO] The Poetry Pharmacy is the world’s first walk-in pharmacy offering poetic remedy to fight emotional ailments @PoetryPharmacy ???????? Instead of Paracetamol, they offer ‘Poemcetamol’ pills to help cure broken heart, general stress of modern life, the heavy weight of grief and other ailments ???? ☕️ There is everything from books curated by emotions, ‘Poemcetamol’ pills filled with poetic verse, literary gifts and stationery for the restoration of the self #poetrypharmacy #poetry #relaxingvibes #hiddengems #cafe #oxfordstreet #metalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #CapCut

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The First Walk-In Poetry Pharmacy

Floor 1, Lush, 175 Oxford St, London W1D 2JS

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The Poetry Pharmacy is the world’s first walk-in pharmacy offering poetic remedy to fight emotional ailments.

Instead of Paracetamol, they offer ‘Poemcetamol’ pills to help cure broken heart, general stress of modern life, the heavy weight of grief and other ailments.

There is everything from books curated by emotions, ‘Poemcetamol’ pills filled with poetic verse, literary gifts and stationery for the restoration of the self.

Events at The Poetry Pharmacy

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The Poetry Pharmacy is hosting a range of events and collaborations in their new Oxford Street location.

There will be book launches, reading events with publishers, ‘Poetry Walks’ to explore literary London (coming soon) and much more.

One of the upcoming events will be taken place on the 7^th July, when award-winning poet, Jen Feroze will be writing bespoke poems on the spot on her vintage typewriter.

No need to book, just show up on the day!

Another exciting event will be happening on 24^th July from 6:30pm. ‘JOY//US – Poems of Queer Joy from Arachne Press’ will celebrate an anthology of queer joy with reading poems from poets, including Dean Atta, Cherry Potts and Erin Sheehan.

Ticket for this event is £8 which includes a refreshment. Plus, £3 discount copies of the anthology will be available for ticket holders. Book your ticket here.

Dispensary Coffee Shop

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There is a lovely coffee shop within the pharmacy offering freshly ground coffee, a range of delightful teas served with complimentary verse, and some delicious cakes.

Private Consultations

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Book a consultation to the treatment room, put your feet up, open your heart and let the words flow.

“I think the combination of being carefully listened to; being taken to idealised places through the ‘consultation’, putting your feet up on the chaise longue and then having a hand-picked poem is always a winning combination.” – says Deborah Alma, founder of The Poetry Pharmacy.

The in-person consultations – which are currently only available in Shropshire (not yet available in London) – are by appointment only and the price includes tea or coffee of your choice and some delicious cake, plus a copy of ‘The Emergency Poet – An Anti-Stress Poetry Anthology’.

If you can’t make it to Shropshire, you can book an online session. The online consultation includes your prescription and a copy of ‘The Emergency Poet – An Anti-Stress Poetry Anthology’ posted to your address.

How The Poetry Pharmacy Started

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The Poetry Pharmacy was shortlisted for an Independent Business Award in 2021. Lush was on the judging panel and the project caught the eye of co-founder and CEO of Lush, Mark Constantine who later contacted with Debora Alma.

They set up a pop-up within Lush Studios in Soho in 2023 which was a huge success. Following that success, Lush Oxford Street branch offered a permanent space for The Poetry Pharmacy on the first floor of the store.

The Poetry Pharmacy’s grand opening was on the 1^st July 2024 and Mark and Deborah are now working on a book together, titled ‘The Poetry Business School’ to give valuable advice to small business owners in a form of poetry prescriptions. The book will be published in this November.

Next time when you’re on Oxford Street, make sure you stop by for a refreshment for your body and soul.

Ready for your next adventure? Japan House London have recently opened their new free-to-visit exhibition, ‘Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSEUM JAPAN’. The exhibition was honoured by the visit of His Majesty the Japanese Emperor this June.

May 29 2024

The Real Bridgerton Residence – Ranger’s House Greenwich

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Popular Netflix series, Bridgerton, has just launched its 3^rd season. Did you know that the real Bridgerton residence is in London, and anyone can visit it? It’s called Ranger’s House, located in Greenwich and it acts as the Bridgerton family’s home’s exterior.

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???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] Did you know that you can visit the real Bridgerton Residence in London? ????It’s called Ranger’s House and located in Greenwich Interesting facts: Ranger’s House was initially put forward as the Featherington House, not the Bridgerton’s Ranger’s House has welcomed home members of the royal family, politicians and aristocrats Ranger’s House, in reality, was never a family home Ranger’s House was used for outdoor filming only The indoor filming were taken place at another location The house is a museum today ???? Click on the link in bio for more interesting facts about the real Bridgerton House #bridgerton #bridgertonnetflix #bridgertonfamily #bridgertontiktok #CapCut

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About Ranger’s House

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Ranger’s House was built in the 18^th century by Admiral Francis Hosier, a naval officer, and he used the house as a private property.

After the death of Admiral Hosier, the house passed through the hands of several private owners. In its 300-year history, the house was even owned by members of the royal family, including Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick, the elder sister of George III as well as Princess Sophia Matilda of Gloucester, a niece of George III.

It was in the early 19^th century when the house was renamed ‘Ranger’s House’ and became the official residence of The Ranger of Greenwich Park.

However, Ranger of Greenwich Park wasn’t really a job at all. Instead, it was a title with no responsibilities but with various entitlements, including a place to live or an income.

Ranger’s House has changed its purpose multiple times over the centuries. It was used as changing rooms and tea room and the grounds were converted into bowling green and tennis court when London City Council took ownership of the property in 1901.

The house became the headquarter of No.2 Reserve Horse Transport Depot during the WWI.

Ranger’s House was damaged during the WWII by bombing and, as result, part of the building was later demolished. It came into the care of English Heritage in 1986 and opened to the public.

Today Ranger’s House is operating as a museum showcasing treasures of the Wernher Collection.

Medieval jewellery, Italian ceramics, Renaissance paintings, British portraits and 18-century French furniture are all part of the impressive collection.

Despite of the damage during the WWII and the changes over the centuries, many of the original features of the building are still there. Ranger’s House still has its original flooring, lavish works of art as well as portraits and pictures.

**How was Ranger’s House Chosen for Bridgerton?**

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Netflix was looking for a large house that can well present an upper-class family with its bright and vibrant world.

The Bridgerton family needed a large yet welcoming house. It was also important for the house to be unique compared to its neighbours.

Originally Ranger’s House did not match these criteria, therefore the house was not pitched for the Bridgertons. Instead, producers of the series wanted it to be the Featherington House and another house for the Bridgertons.

However, the locations were eventually swapped and with the help of some CGI visuals and some cosmetic details, Ranger’s House became the perfect Bridgerton family home.

Transforming Ranger’s House to Bridgerton Family Home

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One of the most popular additions are the blooming Wisteria.

Originally, there is no Wisteria at the front house, so the Bridgerton team built a custom-made Wisteria design for the property using branches and material fabric for the flowers.

To mount all the flowers on the front was a bit of a challenge, because the team needed to build a scaffold that hold the whole structure without damaging the historical building.

Other changes included new paint for the front door, new door knobs, gravel spread over the walkway and planting cherry blossom trees, wild roses and ivy on the gates and railing to create a romantic botanical fantasy.

All modern objects and signs were removed in and around of the building, including doorbells, exterior lights and intercom systems as well as signs from the walls of the building and the gates.

Bridgerton vs. Reality

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In 1813, when Bridgerton’s first series is set, Ranger’s House was occupied by Augusta, Duchess of Brunswick.

The house would have been enjoyed in a similar way as in the series, however, there are some differences.

Although Ranger’s House had had lots of different owners during the centuries, it was never really a family home. Instead, it was a home for individuals. The house, however, would have been regularly used for social gatherings.

As for the exterior of the house, it hasn’t really changed. It looks pretty similar to what it looked like back in 1813.

The difference between reality and the Netflix series is that the house wouldn’t have been dressed so elaborately as presented in Bridgerton. There would have been no Wisteria, no wild roses or other flowers, just solid brick walls and iron gates.

Netflix has recently released the 3^rd season of Bridgerton and if you’re a fan of it, you definitely want to visit its iconic location in Greenwich and recreate the photo of the Bridgerton family in front of the house.

Book your visit here.

Ready for your next adventure? Join Herstorical Tours for a historical walking tour in London with a twist. Herstorical Tours offer theatrical walking tours to tell the stories of women in history and how they shaped the world we are living in today. Expect costumes, drama, comedy, and never-heard-before stories about harlots, jailbirds, witches, sinners and saints!

May 24 2024

Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition

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Awe-inspiring photos of the deep space, stunning images of the Norther Lights, spectacular shots of our solar system and its planets. Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition is now free to visit at National Maritime Museum.

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???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] Astronomy Photographer of the Year Exhibition is free to visit this year! ???? Awe-inspiring photos of the deep space, stunning images of the Norther Lights, spectacular shots of our solar system and its planets Are you visiting it during the bank holiday weekend? #astronomy #astrophotography #photography #astronomytok #astronomyphotography #exhibition #bankholidayweekend #bankholiday #CapCut

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Lee Mansfield (UK)

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Chorley, Lancashire, UK

17 January 2022

Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual competition among the world’s greatest space photographers.

Photographers across the globe compete every year to take home the prestigious title.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition at National Maritime Museum showcases over 100 photographs divided into four different sections: Earth and Space, Our Solar System, Deep Space and Young Competition & Special Prizes.

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This year, the exhibition is completely free due to the museum carrying along essential improvements to the roof.

As a result, some areas within the museum are closed until the Summer 2025. To compensate the inconvenience this may cause to visitors, during the period of the renovation all special exhibitions are free to visit. All you need to do is to book a free museum ticket.

Earth and Space

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Earth and Space section showcases photographs that feature landscapes and people alongside astronomical objects.

The photos capture a variety of celestial wonders and spectacular skies with people doing different activities.

Earth and Space is further divided into three sections:

Aurora

Photos of the Northern Lights or Southern Lights.

People and Space

Photos of the night sky that include people or elements of human interest.

Skyscapes

Landscapes or cityscapes of twilight and night sky featuring astronomical objects alongside elements of Earthly scenery.

Our Solar System

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Our Solar System is showcasing breath-taking photographs of the Sun, the Moon, planets, comets and asteroids.

The photos displayed include fiery close up images of the Sun, solar eclipses, pictures of the detailed surface of the Moon, and spectacular views of surfaces of planets from our Solar System.

Our Solar System is further divided into three sections:

Our Sun

Spectacular fiery photos of the closest star to us: the Sun. Breath-taking images of solar flares, eclipses and Sunspots.

Our Moon

Detailed photos of the Moon and its surface.

Planets, Comets, and Asteroids

Photos including stunning images of planets from our Solar System, including the Venus, the Mars, the Jupiter and even the Uranus. This section also showcasing beautiful images of comets and asteroids.

Deep Space

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Deep Space includes some of the most mysterious and remarkable astronomical phenomena beyond our Solar System. Photos of glittering stars, peculiar nebulae and shimmering galaxies are on display in this section.

Deep Space is further divided into two sections:

Stars and Nebulae

Photos of deep space objects within the Milky Way galaxy.

Galaxies

Photos of deep space objects beyond the Milky Way galaxy.

Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year and Special Prizes

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Young Astronomy Photographer of the Year showcases the works of accomplished photographers under the age of 16.

As for the special prizes, two special prizes have been awarded. The first recognises the achievements of photographers who are new to astrophotography.

The second special prize is for images that reinterpret pre-existing astronomical data in a creative or surprising way.

Practical Info

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Astronomy Photographer of the Year

Address

National Maritime Museum | Romney Rd, London SE10 9NF

Opening Times

Until 7 August 2024

Open daily | 10am – 5pm

Tickets

FREE | Book your free ticket to National Maritime Museum on the museum’s official website

Ready for your next adventure? Japan House London recently launched their new exhibition: Design Discoveries: Towards a DESIGN MUSUEM JAPAN. The exhibition is looking to answer the simple yet complex question: “What is design?” and what a future design museum in Japan should showcase.

March 26 2024

New Playful Exhibition Opened at the Wellcome Collection – ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’

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‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ is a solo exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills. The exhibition is a joyful exploration of the human body as the artist documents his journey as a disabled child.

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???? [BLOG POST IN BIO] New playful exhibition opened at the Wellcome Collection @Wellcome Collection ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ is a solo exhibition by Jason Wilsher-Mills. The exhibition is a joyful exploration of the human body as the artist documents his journey as a disabled child ????????‍???? Jason spent 5 years in hospital paralysed from the neck down. During these years he never lost his positivity and playfulness ???? Unable to move in his hospital bed, Jason immersed in TV shows, cartoons and his own imagination ???? The exhibition showcasing Jason in his hospital bed, surrounded by oversized toys and dioramas, and the best part is: everything is touchable ????️ Perfect day out with kids ???????? #wellcomecollection #dayoutwithkids #familydayout #halfterm #halftermideas #kidsdayout #CapCut

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About Jason Wilsher-Mills

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1^st August 1980. 2:54pm. Pinderfields Hospital, Wakefield. The life of a young boy, named Jason Wilsher-Mills changed forever…

Jason Wilsher-Mills was hospitalised as a young teen with a rare autoimmune condition. The disease left him paralysed from the neck down for 5 years, and the doctors said he would not be able to celebrate his 16^thbirthday.

But the doctors were wrong. Jason not only celebrated his 16^th birthday, but he remained positive, kept his humour and became an artist as an adult.

Unable to move in his hospital bed, Jason immersed in TV shows, cartoons and his own imagination. One day, he was watching Moscow Olympics on TV and saw British athletic legend, Sebastian Coe winning 1,500m wearing the number 254 on his vest.

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This memorable experience of Jason is in the centre point of ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ exhibition at Wellcome Collection.

Jason has always found positivity and playfulness and never lost his humour during his childhood full of challenges. His exhibition is an immersive installation, full of colours, drawings and interactive dioramas visitors can touch, press, feel and move.

‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’

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In the middle of the exhibition room, there is an oversized hospital bed with a huge colourful body. In front of the bed, British athletic legend, Sebastian Coe standing, his head transformed into a TV to mark the memorable moment Jason experienced while watching Moscow Olympics.

The legs of the enormous sculpture can by partially illuminated by pressing buttons to capture neurological issues causing disharmony between Jason’s body and brain.

Around the body there are giant toy soldiers, oversized viruses, comic books, and interactive dioramas. The whole space is filled with happy memories, positive energy and bright colours.

Practical Info

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Address

Wellcome Collection | 183 Euston Rd., London NW1 2BE

(Gallery 2, Level 1)

Opening Times

21 March 2024 – 12 January 2025

Mon: CLOSED

Tue & Wed: 10am – 6pm

Thurs: 10am – 8pm

Fri – Sun: 10am – 6pm

Easter hours

Friday 29 March 10:00 – 18:00

Saturday 30 March 10:00 – 18:00

Sunday 31 March 10:00 – 18:00

Monday 1 April 10:00 – 18:00

Tickets

FREE | NO booking required

Ready for your next adventure? What makes you..you? Francis Crick Institute recently opened a free exhibition, titled ‘Hello Brain!’ The exhibit invites its visitors for a mind-blowing journey around the head, and you can even knit your own brain cell! The ‘Hello Brain!’ exhibition is a 14-min walk from Wellcome Collection.

March 4 2024

Free David Bowie Photo Exhibition at Fitzrovia Chapel

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David Bowie fans! You don’t want to miss this! A new, exciting exhibition opened at The Fitzrovia Chapel, titled: David Bowie – A London Day and it’s completely free to visit.

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🕺🏻 David Bowie fans! You don’t want to miss this! 🎤 [MORE INFO & BLOG POST IN BIO] New photo exhibition opened at The Fitzrovia Chapel, titled: ‘David Bowie – A London Day’ and it’s completely free to visit! #davidbowie #davidbowietiktok #musicicon #davidbowieforever #bowie

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David Bowie – A London Day

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On the 13^th December 1992, photographer Kevin Davies followed David Bowie during the day, capturing over 450 photos of the music icon who was preparing for the release of his 18^th studio album, ‘Black Tie White Noise’.

The pictures were taken to promote the album and at the end of the day Davies asked to capture Bowie “just as you are”.

Bowie then approved a selection of images that were used for promotional purposes and press use. The rest – over 400 – of the photos went to a storage room to stay there until 2020.

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During the COVID_19 lockdown Kevin Davies took the opportunity to re-discover his past jobs and that was the time when he found the perfectly preserved forgotten photographs of the singer.

Now, 20 carefully selected photos are on display at The Fitzrovia Chapel, many of them are those Bowie selected himself to promote his album back in 1992.

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It’s an amazing addition that the photos are displayed at a 19^th-century awe-inspiring chapel in the pulsing heart of the city. The Fitzrovia Chapel is a place where people can leave London’s busy streets to find peace and contemplation and admire the glory of the Chapel.

The beautiful Chapel gives an additional meaning to the long-forgotten photos…a single day of an icon, frozen in time, preserved for the eternity.

Practical Info

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Address

The Fitzrovia Chapel | 2 Pearson Square, London W1T 3BF

Opening Times

1^st March – 20^th March 2024

Monday – Saturday: 11am – 6pm

Sunday: 12pm – 5pm

Tickets

FREE | NO booking required

Ready for your next adventure? An amazing pay-what-you-can exhibition opened at Science Museum featuring a unique collection of intricate clockworks collected and cherished by Chinese emperors over the centuries.