London Art exhibitions February
Now I know this weekend is for lovers, but being soppy can't take up a whole weekend, so get out of the house with our top 5.
Curio-City
To launch our new home at 173 Whitecross Street, CDG is proud to present Curio-City as we bring our love of all things bizarre and surreal to you. See you at the private view this Thursday 20th February 6-9pm.
Exhibiting artists:
20th - 28th March
Curious Duke Gallery
173 Whitecross Street
London
EC1Y 8QP
Open Monday – Friday 11:30 – 6:30, Saturday 12-4, closed Sunday.
Nearest Station: Old Street exit 6, and Barbican.
Free
'Who Once Lived in My House?'
If you've ever wondered about the history of your house, or who lived there, then get to this quick. On show are buttons, letters and toys found buried in gardens, dropped between floorboards and names scrawled behind wall paper. Go for the storytelling alone.
Now - 2nd March.
Geffrye Museum
Kingsland Road
London
E2 8EA
Open Tuesday – Sunday 10-5.
Nearest Station: Hoxton Overground and Rail.
Free
Isaac Julien PLAYTIME
Wharf Road has become home to the world premiere of Julien's seven screen installation, featuring James Franco and Stuart Hall exploring the idea of captial and a 'better life'.
Now - 1st March
Victoria Miro
16 Wharf Road
London
N1 7RW
Open Tuesday – Saturday 10-6
Nearest Station: Old Street
Free
Bill Woodrow RA
Definitely book your tickets now, as this is the first survey of Woodrow's work, and tells how intregral sculprute is to art history, but with a humour.
Closes 16th February
6 Royal Academy Burlington Gardens
Address
London
W1S 3ET
Open Friday 10-10, Saturday and Sunday 10-6.
Nearest Station: Green Park and Piccadilly Circus
Tickets ï¿¡9, concessions apply, buy tickets here.
Valentine's at the Grant Museum
If you've never been to the Grant Museum you're missing out on a gem, the specimens alone will keep you entertained, and with the special valetine's labels you'll become a sage of animal mating rituals. I really couldn't give you a better date.
Friday 14th February, 6:30 - 9pm
Grant Museum of Zoology
Rockefeller Buidling, University College London, University Street
London
WC1E 6DE
Nearest Station: Euston Square and Warren Street.
ï¿¡5 (includes glass of wine) on door, no booking required
Happy weekend! - Sinéad