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? 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? London Design Museum What? The latest exhibition to arrive at the London Design museum is one centred around the work of Louis Kahn. Featuring a diverse display of Kahn’s models, sketches, photos and original drawing, the exhibition gives an insight to why Kahn is considered a master of twentieth century architecture. The exhibition touches on his influential and particular style and includes unseen footage filmed by Kahn’s son Nathaniel. When? 9th July to 12th October Where? The Design Museum, Shad Thames, London, SE1 2YD How? For more information and tickets, see designmuseum.org
Who? Parc de la Villette What? There’s nothing quite so chic and Parisian as an outdoor cinema in the park in the summer. That’s why Parc de la Villette will once again hold its “cinema en plein air”. A range of films will be shown, from the classic to the very modern. Admission is free but arrive early for the best seats. When? 24th July to 28th August Where? Parc de la Villette, Paris, France How? Visit www.villette.com for more information Fly via KLM
Who? Galerie Paris-Beijing What? Galerie Paris-Beijing’s latest exhibition is Ghost of a Dream, a project by sculptor Lauren Was and painter Adam Eckstrom, featuring installations, sculptures, drawings and collages. The theme explores and documents the futile hopes and dreams of a modern materialistic society. All the artworks are created with “obsolete objects” such as scratch cards and lottery tickets. When? 21st November 2013 until 18th January 2014 Where? Paris-Beijing Gallery, Hôtel Winssinger, Rue de l’Hôtel des Monnaies 66, 1060 Brussels How? For more information, see www.galerieparisbeijing.com Fly via KLM
Who? John Grindrod What? Post-war Britain is not the poster child for fine architecture but in Concretopia, John Grindrod charts how the country moved away from crumbling buildings to avant garde designs. By exploring well-known landmarks and meeting pioneering architectures, the journey of change, renewal and innovation is brought to life. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon
Who? MINT Polo in the Park What? Polo enthusiasts should definitely put MINT Polo in the Park into their diary now. In its 5th year, the event will be a real mix of fashion, gastronomy and of course a great game of polo. As well as a team from London, there will also be teams from Sydney, Abu Dhabi, Moscow, Delhi and Buenos Aires competing. When? 7th to 9th June Where? Hurlingham Park, Fulham, SW6 3PR How? Visit polointheparklondon.com for more information
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