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Nature-ist: Regents Canal path

Londonist takes a walk on the wildside… What is it? In 1812 the vision of the newly formed Regent Canal Company was to construct a new canal from Paddington to a river dock at Limehouse which was supported by architect John Nash’s concept of ‘barges …

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Comedy Preview: Hot August Fringe @ Royal Vauxhall Tavern

Last night the Royal Vauxhall Tavern hosted the first night of the salacious Hot August Fringe. Running every Monday to Friday for five weeks there are plenty of comedy acts, bands and high jinx to be had as the performers warm up for their Edinburgh …

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Art Review: On Reading & When You’re A Boy @ The Photographers Gallery

The Photographers Gallery have two new exhibitions for you to visit this summer. Andre Kertesz’s ‘On Reading’, presented together as a collection for the first time, includes photographs taken from 1915 through to the 1970s. Despite working on numerous projects throughout his career, Kertesz remained …

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Last Minute Listing: Action Painting @ The Montague Arms

The Montague Arms and Frog Morris will be serving up a delicious weekend warm up in New Cross this evening. Victor Mount will be providing art, music and brown sauce sandwiches and audience members can also win the chance to dine for free on a …

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Art Review: Terry O’Neill: Behind The Scenes @ Westfield

Tucked away in the high-end designer Village in Westfield you’ll find the final exhibit in a trilogy from British photographer Terry O’Neill in association with Getty Images. Entitled ‘Behind The Scenes’, these intimate photos of iconic celebrities are a far cry from the pap-trash we’re …

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Art Review: Remembering Jan Kaplicky – Architect Of The Future @ The Design Museum

Lords Media Centre, 199 by Richard Davies courtesy of the Design Museum This exhibition is a retrospective of the work of Jan Kaplicky; architect, designer and co-founder of Future Systems, probably the most daringly futuristic practices of our time. You will be familiar with their …

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Art Review: Madonna Nudes @ Seven Dials, Covent Garden

Today sees the opening of the Madonna Nudes exhibition in Covent Garden, set to coincide with the London leg of her Sticky & Sweet tour. Taken in 1979 whilst Madonna was struggling to pay her way through dance school, the photos are being displayed here …