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? Fowey Festival What? The Fowey Festival has returned to the Fowey estuary this year, bringing with it an eclectic mix of literature, music and performance. The festivail will include a packed programme of talks, exhibitions, workshops, guided walks, river cruises and community activities. Ticket prices vary according to event. When? 8th to 18th May Where? Events are based around the town of Fowey in Cornwall How? Visit www.foweyfestival.com for more information
Who? Saatchi Art What? Don’t ask us how but we’ve only recently discovered Saatchi Art, the online website where you can buy, and sell, art from around the world. It was launched in 2006 by the Saatchi Gallery in London so it’s certainly been around for a while. For us, a favourite is their curated sections – handy if you find the gargantuan collection daunting. We’ll start with the delectable food collection then… When? Available now Where? Available online from Saatchi Art How? Browse now at Saatchi Art
Who? Mobiado What? Mobiado has recently released the latest addition to their Professional 3DC series – the Vincent Van Gogh edition. Inspired by the works of the great artist, the new design takes colours and themes from Van Gogh’s The Starry Night. The designs are hand painted on to the high end mobile devices, giving it an ultra luxurious finish. When? Available now Where? International stockist list on website How? For more information, see www.mobiado.com
Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels What? Make time to visit Brussels for Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest group show on contemporary Chinese painting entitled “Don’t look back”. The show gathers nine Chinese figurative painters, showcasing a selection of work that reveal a new approach to figuration. This is a collection where you’ll see through the nuances of the paintings and find sentiments of a modern China. When? From 12th June until 13th September Where? Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels, Belgium How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via Brussels Airlines
Who? National Museum, Copenhagen What? The National Museum is due to put on a major international exhibition based on the theme of VIKING. The main attraction will be the remains of the world’s longest Viking long ship, which is being exhibited for the first time. The exhibition will touch upon themes such as war and expansion, power and aristocracy, rituals and beliefs as well as cultural contacts and trade. When? 22nd June to 17th November 2013 Where? Nationalmuseet, Prinsens Palæ, Frederiksholms Kanal 12, DK-1220 København K, Denmark How? Visit www.natmus.dk/en for more information Fly via British Airways
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
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