Top 5 London Exhibitions 1st - 7th August

 

Don't let boredom take hold this weekend, instead take our top 5 #LondonExhibtions and see the sights. 

 

(60) Days of Summer 

 Now in the final week of our summer show, we've had a shuffle of work, and brought in some new pieces from Hannah Adamaszek and Andrea Tyrimos. We like to keep you on your toes.

Now- 30th August

Curious Duke Gallery

173 Whitecross Street

London

EC1Y 8JT

Open Monday- Friday 11:30 – 6:30, Saturday 12-4.

Nearest stations: Old Street exit 6 and Barbican

Free

 

Hackney WickED 

Our very own CDG artist Matthew Booth will be opening his studio in this annual festival. A rare glimpse into the workings of a studio, with performances, music and celebrations, the summer is awash with creativity.

Now - 3rd August

Unit 22, East Wing

Oslo House

15 Prince Edward Road

Hackney Wick, London 

E9 5EU

Times vary, check here.

Nearest station: Hackney Wick Overground

Free

 

 

Art Social 14 

 

In the first of what looks et to a successful annual event, Art Social is set in the georgian house of not-for-profit private members club The House of St. Barnabas. 

The House of St. Barnabas

1 Greek Street

Soho Square

London 

W1D 4NQ

Open: 12:30 to midnight

Nearest stations: Tottenham Court Road and Leicester Square and Holborn.

Tickets for workshops are ï¿¡10 here.

 

The Corner Shop 

Artist Lucy Sparrow explains her hand made shop as “The Fluffy Shopping Experience”. Made entirely from felt you can pick up your newspaper, can of beans and a few sweets to keep in their fluffy goodness.

Now - 31st August

19 Wellington Row

London 

E2 7BB

Open 10-7 daily

Nearest stations: Hoxton rail and Overground.

Free

 

 

Shuffle Festival 2014 

Not as bleak as the picture may suggest, but rather an eclectic array of events and activities organised by film director and Olympics 2012 ceremony organiser Danny Boyle. From bat walks in the trees and film screenings, I'm sure that something out of the ordinary you've been looking for is here.

Now - 3rd August 

Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park

Southern Grove

London 

E3 4PX

Open 14:00-22:30 daily.

Nearest stations: Bow Road and Tower Hamlets

Free, but check site for ticketed events.

 

Happy Weekend!- Sinéad x