Who? Noah Charney
What? The Ghent Altarpiece by Jan van Eyck is perhaps one of the most important paintings ever made – it’s certainly the one that’s been most frequently stolen. In Stealing the Mystic Lamb, art historian Noah Charney charters the stories behind each of the thefts and uncovers the many reasons why the masterpiece is so desired.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store
How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Igloofest, Montréal What? The 7th annual edition of Igloofest is returning to Montréal again in 2013. The nine-night outdoor music event will take place over a series of weekends, showcasing the best of electro. There will also be a winter village where all the buildings are built from snow and ice. Tickets start from $15 a day. When? Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 17th January until 9th February Where? Jacques-Cartier Pier, The Old Port Of Montreal, 333 Rue de la Commune Est, Montreal, QC H2Y 2C4 Canada How? Purchase tickets online at www.igloofest.ca Fly via KLM
Who? Cirque du Soleil What? Cirque du Soleil have unveiled their new show, Kooza, which tells the story of The Innocent, a melancholy loner in search of his place in the world. The performance returns to the roots of Cirque du Soleil and combines acrobatic performance with the art of clowning. Tickets start from £195 per person with various VIP packages available. When? 5th January to 14th February 2013 Where? Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, London SW7 2AP How? To book visit bit.ly/viprougelondon, call 0800 1548 0000 or email viprouge@cirquedusoleil.com
Who? Halcyon Days What? We love how the vivid colours and intricate details on this Jacobean floral scarf catches our eye. There’s a hint of the old fashioned about it. But then again, it could just be its timelessness as Halcyon Days’ scarves are inspired by the art at the gallery. Made with fine silks in Italy, it’s made to last. Priced at £345. When? Available now Where? Available online from Halcyon Days How? Buy now from Halcyon Days
Who? Qin Xie What? A rare moment of shameless self promotion here but we wanted to celebrate the publication of the book our Editor-at-Large Qin Xie has co-authored with chef YS Peng at Hunan restaurant in London. Entitled “Hunan:A Lifetime of Secrets from Mr Peng’s Chinese Kitchen”, the book contains some 70 recipes from the restaurant as well as tips and tricks on successful Chinese cookery. Priced at £25. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? Calvin Nicholls What? Canadian artist Calvin Nicholls, who specialises in nature and wildlife pieces, uses paper to create sculptures of his subjects. The paper sculptures are 3-D, framed and are produced according to commissions. There’s also a selection of prints available to purchase. Price depends on complexity and size of piece commissioned. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.calvinnicholls.com How? Contact for consultation
Soon to arrive at the Royal Academy is the installation entitled “The Lost Album”, an exhibition of over four hundred original photographs taken by the late Dennis Hopper. This is the first time such a large collection of Hopper’s work has been shown in the UK. All of the photographs were taken between 1961 and 1967 and were personally selected by Hopper for his first major exhibition at the Fort Worth Art Centre, Texas, in 1970. In addition to the photographs will be a selection of vintage prints which were discovered after Hopper’s death in 2010. Hopper first started experimenting with photography using a camera bought for him by his,…
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