Who? Victoria and Albert Museum
What? Victoria and Albert Museum will be hosting “David Bowie is”, the first international retrospective on the career of David Bowie. The exhibition will explore the artist’s creative process, his changing style and includes more than 300 objects, ranging from original costumes to set designs. Ticket prices vary.
When? 23rd March to 28th July
Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL
How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Who? Hotel Splendido What? Hotel Splendido has put together a special guided tour of the nearby city of Genoa titled “an up and down tour of Genoa”. The tour will explore the city’s UNESCO protected sites, stopover at Palazzo Rosso, look in on the Museum of the Treasure of San Lorenzo and ride in the Montegalletto Elevator. A full day’s tour start from £187 with nightly rates at the hotel from £394. When? Available by appointment Where? Hotel Splendido & Splendido Mare, Salita Baratta 16, 16034 Portofino (GE), Italy How? Visit www.hotelsplendido.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Hotel Principe Di Savoia What? Hotel Principe Di Savoia has now started offering “A Road to Leonardo” package, allowing guests to explore the cultural side of Milan. The package includes a three hour guided tour of some of Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpieces, transport to and from the historical centre of Milan as well as accommodation and breakfast. Room rates are from €480 per room per night, for a minimum stay of two nights. When? Available year round Where? Piazza della Repubblica, 17 20124 Milan, Italy www.hotelprincipedisavoia.com How? To book, call +39 02 6230 4007 Fly via KLM
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
Who? Ed Fairburn What? Ed Fairburn is an illustrator and artist based in Cardiff who specialises in portraiture using a range of mediums. His recent work is a series of portraits created from maps, available in black and white or colour. Prints of his work are available to purchase and he is available for commissions. When? Available now Where? Stockists details are at edfairburn.com How? See website for more information
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? Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest What? The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is currently hosting a major photographic exhibition of the works of Helmut Newton. There will be over 250 items of photographs on show, including the photographer’s work in fashion and advertising. Tickets from HUF 2400. When? Now, until 14th July 2013 Where? Museum of Fine Arts, Dózsa György út 41, 1146 Budapest How? Visit www.szepmuveszeti.hu for more information
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