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London Gems: ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ Exhibition
There are hundreds of new exhibits opening in London every year. But there is always one that creates a lot of buzz and everyone is looking forward to. This year Londoners have been waiting for the opening of ‘Diana: Her Fashion Story’ at the Kensington Palace with much anticipation. The exhibit is part of the series of events commemorating Diana’s life and paying tribute to the 20th anniversary of her tragic death. It takes visitors through her 25 pieces of her much praised wardrobe and explores Princess Diana’s style evolution from a shy young woman to a international fashion icon. On a sunny April day I set off for the Kensington Palace…
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London Gems: Land of the Lions ‘Lands’ in the London Zoo
I have a confession to make. As an animal lover and someone who considers herself a Londoner, I haven’t been to the London Zoo until now. On a warm sunny March afternoon, I have finally set my foot on its territory and embraced the feeling of childhood. The reason for such excitement was the new Land of the Lions 2,500-square meter exhibit that just opened at the London Zoo. This breath-taking exhibit transports visitors from London’s city jungle to Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary (also known as Sasan-Gir) in Gujarat, India. It provides a unique opportunity to meet up close and personal Asiatic lions and learn more about their natural habitat. Within…
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London Gems: 2016 Magical Lantern Festival
Chinese New Year celebrations may be over, but there is a secret place in London where you can relive them all over again until 6 March. Tucked away in Chiswick House & Gardens, the Magical Lantern Festival is an extravaganza of lights, culture, music and art. It takes you on a magical journey through gardens’ hidden paths exploring various themes and revealing 50 giant artistic lantern installations. Without going to China, festival visitors can explore 2000-year tradition of celebrating the arrival of the lunar new year. Something I didn’t know before coming here is that in China lantern making has turned into a true craftsmanship. Reflecting rich Chinese cultural heritage lanterns became more…
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2015 Sony World Photography Awards: Capturing the World in Its Beauty
Every year I try to check out Sony World Photography Awards which bring together some of the best photography from all over the world. The winning and shortlisted entries feature images from different disciplines and for different tastes and audience – from landscape, nature and architecture to fine art and photo journalism. As an amature photographer, I am less interested in the technical aspects and more in the story each photographer istrying to tell through the lenses of their cameras. Some of them are as young as 17-19 years old, while other have many years of professional experience. I particularly enjoyed black and white portraits and shots of a…
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Hartnell to Amies: Couture by Royal Appointment at FTM
From elegant eveningwear to practical day suits and dresses, a new exhibition of pre and post-WWII London couture opens today at the Fashion and Textile Museum, and I was one of the first to see it. (Originally published in AGI magazine) Named “Hartnell to Amies: Couture by Royal Appointment”, the exhibition is a major retrospective of the ground-breaking designers Normal Hartnell, Hardy Amies, and Frederick Fox. Favourites of the Royal Family, these designers created timeless pieces that have become famous around the world, putting British couture on the world’s fashion map. The Couture by Royal Appointment exhibition tells the stories of three influential designers with very distinct styles. The career…
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Ballgowns Are More Than Just Fashion
Ever wondered about evolution, trends and cultural influences on ballgowns? Read my article for AGI Magazine (September 2012 issue) below.
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Life and Death by Damien Hirst at Tate Modern
If you like modern art and live in London, AGI suggests you to see Damien Hirst’s exhibit at the Tate Modern before it ends on 9 September! Being the first major survey of his work in the UK, the exhibit highlights the most recognizable pieces of his artistic career, spanning from the early 1990s to present day. (Originally published on www.agimag.com) Damien Hirst was born in Bristol in 1965 and has become one of the most influential and prominent modern artists in the world. The exhibit holds over 70 of his works in a variety of mediums – from installation to sculpture and painting, pushing the boundaries of space where…
