art

From Graffiti to Celebrity: Jean-Michel Basquiat

Posted on 21/09/2017 by Dutch Girl in London • 1 Comment

The most comprehensive retrospective to date in the UK on American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat opened today at the Barbican Centre in London. The opening was heralded by two brand-new pieces by street artist Banksy in celebration of Basquiat. Banksy’s tribute couldn’t be any more fitting as Basquiat didn’t only start his career as a graffiti artist, but his colourful and ‘freestyle’ drawings have clearly influenced so many graffiti writers and street artists ever since. Continue reading →

24 Hours in Shoreditch

Posted on 18/06/2017 by Dutch Girl in London • 9 Comments

Welcome to Shoreditch, east London! It isn’t till quite recently that Shoreditch has tranformed from a very poor area to the trendy hotspot that it is today. Here are my personal favourite tips for your diverse and exciting 24 Hours in Shoreditch! Continue reading →

food & drink

Hoptober Special: Truman Brewery, The Rebirth of an East End Icon

Posted on 27/10/2016 by Dutch Girl in London • 1 Comment

The Old Truman Brewery is an East London icon that has played a significant role in the history of London since its establishment in 1666. Despite having been the largest brewery in the world at one point, Truman’s sadly had to close its doors in 1989. Twenty years later two local beer enthusiasts discovered the Truman brand was for sale. This was the rebirth of East London’s icon. Continue reading →

travel

The London Night Tube: London’s New 24H Underground Service

Posted on 17/08/2016 by Dutch Girl in London • 2 Comments

From Friday 19 August 2016 you won’t have to worry about rushing out a gig to catch your last tube home or your hotel anymore as the much-anticipated London Night Tube is finally here! Continue reading →

things to do

Shopping: Libreria Bookshop

Posted on 03/08/2016 by Dutch Girl in London • 7 Comments

Tucked away at the end of Hanbury Street, just off Brick Lane and past the numerous Shoreditch graffiti and Jack the Ripper tour groups, you find Libreria, a spacious and unique bookshop where you can lose yourself for hours. Continue reading →

street art

Same Wall Different Street Artist #2: Hanbury Street (Shoreditch)

Posted on 10/02/2016 by Dutch Girl in London • Leave a comment

In today’s post I’ll be sharing with you photos from my street art archive as part of my series ‘Same Wall, Different Street Artist’. We’re off to Hanbury Street on the crossing with Brick Lane, which is a famous east London spot for some of the world’s best street art. Continue reading →

culture / things to do

Strawberry Hill House: The Birthplace of Gothic Literature

Posted on 31/10/2015 by Dutch Girl in London • 2 Comments

Zombies, vampires, the undead: these are all creatures that make up for successful franchise films, and all were originally born from gothic literature. The first ever Gothic novel, The Castle of Otranto (1764), was written by British author Horace Walpole who found the inspiration for the novel in his gothic castle in west London. After an elaborate restoration, it is now possible to visit this extraordinary and eccentric historical house. Continue reading →

art

Exhibition: Ai Weiwei at the Royal Academy of Arts

Posted on 14/10/2015 by Dutch Girl in London • 2 Comments

One of the must see exhibitions right now is the Ai Weiwei retrospective at the Royal Academy of Arts in London (till 13 December). This exhibition shows a great selection of installations, videos, photographs, furniture and even wallpaper by this great Chinese contemporary artist and political activist. The show is definitely thought-provoking and will give you … Continue reading →

street art

Same Wall Different Street Artist #1: Restaurant Kinkoa, Pedley Street (Shoreditch)

Posted on 10/09/2015 by Dutch Girl in London • 6 Comments

Going through my street art photo archive recently inspired me to start a new blog post series: Same Wall, Different Street Artist. As the name suggests, this series will show you how exactly the same wall is transformed by different artists over time.

Let’s kick off this series with murals on Thai restaurant Kinkao on Pedley Street in Shoreditch, one of the spots I always visit on my street art wanderings around Brick Lane. Continue reading →

art

Exhibition: Sculptor Duane Hanson at the Serpentine Gallery, London

Posted on 01/09/2015 by Dutch Girl in London • 5 Comments

Until Sunday 13 September 2015 you can see the fantastic free exhibition of hyper-realistic sculptures by American artist Duane Hanson (1925-1996) at the Serpentine Sackler Gallery in London. The retrospective showcases a selection of works from Hanson’s 40-year long career with pieces from 1979 till 1995. It’s a definite must-see! Continue reading →

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