Cutty Sark, docked at London’s Greenwich, is the world’s last remaining “tea clipper” vessel.
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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
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
Who? Belmond Hotels What? Belmond’s bespoke photography experiences returns to its properties in Italy and Mallorca as the hotels reopen for the 2015 season. This year the experiences include evening photo tour of Venice at Belmond Hotel Cipriani, underwater photography at Belmond Hotel Splendido, Florence from the sky at Belmond Villa San Michele, Naples by vintage Vespa at Belmond Hotel Caruso, ‘Cook and Camera’ at Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo and Belmond Villa Sant’Andrea and bird watching at Belmond La Residencia. Prices vary. When? Available now Where? Available at various Belmond Hotels. How? For more information and to book, visit www.belmond.com Fly via British Airways
Who? Lalique What? Luxury crystal makers Lalique have recently unveiled a new limited edition collaboration with artist Damien Hirst. Entitled “Enternal”, the collection consists of crystal butterfly panels in three different themes – Love, Hope and Beauty. Twelve different colours are available with a limited number of 50 panels in each colour. When? Available now Where? Enquire for details How? For more information, see www.lalique.com
Who? Royal Horticultural Society What? The Royal Horticultural Society will be presenting the 100th Chelsea Flower Show this year. The ever popular horticultural exhibition will include photographic exhibition, expert talks, Centenary opera and of course the show’s staple – the gardens. This year’s gardens include Spectacular Floral Pavilion, The Evolving Garden, Show Gardens, Fresh Gardens, Artisan Gardens, Generation Gardens, Revisit London 2012 and Artisan Retreats. When? 21st to 25th May Where? Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London SW3 4SL How? Visit www.rhs.org.uk for more information
Who? Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson What? The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson is really an iconic wine book. The latest, and seventh, edition is completely revised. It includes never-before featured regions such as Ningxia in China as well as 25 new specially commissioned maps. Available as an ebook (£19.99) and hardback (£40). When? Available now Where? Available in store and online How? Purchase at Amazon
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