Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: Dennis Hopper at the Royal Academy

ByN.N.P.

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,…

Don’t look back at Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels
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Don’t look back at Galerie Paris-Beijing Brussels

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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

Emerging from Void 23 by Misha Dontsov
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Saatchi (food) art

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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

Hotel and art merge in Adelaide
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Hotel and art merge in Adelaide

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Who? Majestic Minima Hotel What? The Majestic Minima Hotel in Adelaide has undergone a transformation with the help of South Australian artists. Each of its 46 rooms were redesigned by the artists using their personal styles. Guests can expect to find anything from street art to tactile installations in the rooms. Rooms start from AUD $99 per night. When? Open now Where? 146 Melbourne Street, North Adelaide, South Australia 5006 How? For more information, see www.majestichotels.com.au

Delicious Art blends, when masterpieces inspire tea
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Delicious Art blends, when masterpieces inspire tea

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Who? The East India Company and The National Gallery What? The East India Company and the National Gallery have collaborated to launch a collection of six special tea blends, inspired by masterpieces displayed at the National Gallery. Each tea has been crafted by The East India Company’s tea master, Lalith Lenadora, taking the artwork as inspiration for the ingredients. Priced at £7.50. When? Available now Where? Available at The East India Company and The National Gallery How? For more information, see www.eicfinefoods.com

Dive to experience art at the USS Mohawk
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Dive to experience art at the USS Mohawk

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Who? USS Mohawk What? Dive enthusiasts should not miss the first underwater exhibition at USS Mohawk which is available via diving only. The USS Mohawk is a 165-foot World War II cutter, which was sunk in July 2012 just off Sanibel Island in the Gulf of Mexico. The exhibition has been created by Austrian photographer Andreas Franke with the theme of ‘Sinking World’. When? Until 14th September 2013 Where? USS Mohawk, Sanibel, Florida, USA How? Visit www.ussmohawkreef.com for more information Fly via KLM