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CDG Top 5 London Events

Posted on November 29, 2013

Planning for the week ahead? Here are our top 5 suggestions...


Agnetha Sjögren's 'The Story' and Swedish Glögg Party


Photo: Gl�¶gg pronounced like 'gleug' is a traditional Swedish mulled wine. Made from a pot-pourri of spices, cloves, red wine, and often added with port, vodka or brandy, served warm it is the perfect wintertime drink to warm you from the inside out.At our Gl�¶gg party on the 5th December you can look forward to a selection of 3 different Gl�¶gg and ginger cookies whilst listening to classic Christmas songs. Also as a special treat for those that come early enough you will be able to try a traditional Swedish meatball sandwich. A Gl�¶gg party is the perfect way to celebrate the start of the Christmas advent, so be sure to come clad in your finest Christmas jumpers.

Agnetha Sjögren's solo show concludes our series for 2013. As we celebrate the start of christmas CDG are kicking off the festive season by hosting a Swedish Glögg party on the 5th December 6-9pm. Come along in your finest christmas jumpers and  be sure to see the collection of canine perfection before it ends on the 6th!

Now - 6th December
Curious Duke Gallery
207 Whitecross street
London, EC1Y 8QP
Open Monday – Friday 11:30 – 6:30pm, Saturday 12 - 4pm
Nearest stations Old Street exit 6 and Barbican
Free

Dayanita Singh: Go Away Closer

Dayanita Singh

Breaking away from the traditional print on wall, Singh presents her photographic work on unique wooden screens these 'portable museums' create a narrative incorporating new and previous works from her archive.

Now- 15th December
Hayward Gallery
Southbank Centre
London
SE1 8XX
Open Monday 12-6pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 6pm, Thursday and Friday: 10am – 8pm
Nearest stations Waterloo
£11, Concession £5-9 

Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2013

Cave/Single Parent, 2013performance

Throughout the history of this exhibition established artists such as Anthony Gormley, Damien Hirst and David Hockney have all particpated. This year 46 have been chosen, showcasing the most promising artists to be coming out of UK art schools. Ones to watch.

Now- 26th January 2014
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Mall
London
SW1Y 5AH
Open Tuesday-Sunday 11am-6pm Thursdays 11am-9pm
Nearest stations: Charing Cross and Piccadilly Circus
Free

Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!


Somerset House presents an exhibition celebrating the extraordinary life and wardrobe of the late British patron of fashion and art, Isabella Blow. Having inspired many artists and designers the breadth of her creativity can be seen in over 100 pieces of her collections on display. 

Now - 2nd March 2014
Somerset House Trust
Strand London
WC2R 1LA
Open Daily 10-6pm , Thursday 10-9pm
Nearest Stations Temple, Charing Cross
£12.50, Mondays £6.25, Concessions £10.

Traditional German Christmas Market


Christmas is just around the corner, and the Christmas market returns to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland with a selection of festive foods, treats and gifts to help you embrace the Christmas spirit.

Now - 5th January 2014
Hyde Park
Open 10am-10pm
Nearest station Hyde Park Corner 
Free

Have a wonderful weekend! - Georgina