Similar Posts

  • |

    Liang Yi Museum now open

    Who? Liang Yi Museum What? The Liang Yi Museum has recently opened to offer a permanent home to the prestigious Liang Yi collection, a curation of Chinese and European antiquities. The collection has previously travelled the world and exhibited in the likes of Beijing’s Palace Museum, Taiwan’s National Museum of History, and Goldsmiths’ Hall in London. The Liang Yi Museum will form Hong Kong’s first world-class private museum. When? Open now Where? 181-199 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong How? For more information, visit www.liangyimuseum.com Fly via Brussels Airlines

  • |

    Inventing Wine by Paul Lukacs

    Who? Paul Lukacs What? At times, we can get a little bogged down with what a wine tastes like and how it smells. What we’ve neglected, often, is to find out a wine’s story. Paul Lukacs’ Inventing Wine is not just telling the story of one wine but all wines. It takes the reader through a journey of wine from history to today – a must if you want to know about more than just wine. When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon

  • |

    Düsseldorf Photo Weekend 2013

    Who? Düsseldorf Photo Weekend What? Düsseldorf Photo Weekend returns to the city again with galleries, museums, and cultural institutions all over Düsseldorf opening their doors for one weekend of photography-related exhibits and events. The weekend includes the launch of a special exhibition of Canadian rock star Bryan Adams’ photography. When? 2nd to 3rd February Where? Throughout the city of Düsseldorf How? For more information, visit www.duesseldorfphotoweekend.de Fly via KLM

  • |

    Post-war fashion illustrations at Gallery 8

    Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk

  • | |

    The World’s Best Spicy Food

    Who? Lonely Planet What? If you love spicy food then you must not miss the latest release from Lonely Planet: The World’s Best Spicy Food. As well as 100 authentic recipes, there are also suggestions on where to find these dishes when you’re travelling. Perfect for at home or on the road. Priced at £14.99. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon, or Lonely Planet

  • |

    Belmond La Residencia launches creative writing retreat

    Who? Belmond La Residencia What? Ever fancied yourself as a novelist? Well now you can explore that at Belmond La Residencia on their new creative writing retreat. The week-long course will be led by acclaimed author Diane Redmond and include workshops on various genres as well as a visit to the house of novelist Robert Graves. When? Dates will be available in May and October Where? Son Canals s/n, 07179 Deià, Mallorca, Spain How? For more information, see www.belmond.com/la-residencia-mallorca