Don't miss this summer in London! by Yuri
Surreal Things: Surrealism and Design
Until 22 July 2007
While many exhibitions have explored Surrealism as a movement
in literature and the fine arts, Surreal Things is the first to
examine its impact on architecture, design and the decorative arts.
It presents a new approach to the subject, focusing on the creation
of surrealist objects, whether unique works of art or examples of
modern design. At the Victoria & Albert Museum
Global Cities
Until 27 August 2007
Explore ten dynamic global cities in Tate Modern's enormous Turbine
Hall, as interpreted by leading international artists and architects.
Just so interesting to see how the world is changing and the way
they've displayed the exhibition is marvelous!
Dalí & Film
Until 9 September 2007
Dali's brilliant exhibition at the Tate Modern
- if you are or aren't a fan of surrealism, you must go
see this, worth every penny
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Restaurants: by Mareike Busche
1. Savoir Faire – New Oxford Street, 5 mins walk from Tottenham
Court Road station – French cuisine
Very Parisian feel to it, walls are covered in paintings and writings
from top to bottom. It’s a place were old French people
would go, and where young french would hang out too. It is like
a bistro in a hidden part of the old Parisian town centre. Very
charming, food is absolutely fabulous, starters are very imaginative
but not too fancy, steak and mussels are the best in London. Not
expensive and staff very friendly. Greatest value for money I
have come across yet in London
2. Big Easy – Chelsea – Kings Road –
American Crab Shack
Very laid back atmosphere, like its been taken out of the Maryland
swamps. Rustic feel. Defiantly not cheap but seafood is really
amazing and probably the best Lobbster in town. Portions are American
style – HUGE! So if you go for the deluxe lobster bake you
have more seafood in front of you then 4 people would normally
be served in any other place in London! Wine List is absolutely
stunning and steaks are beautiful. Oysters are so fresh you can
hear the Waves!
Excellent value for money – you get more then you pay for!
Downstairs they have live music and if you go for a romantic dinner
or with friends, it just all works out in this place.
3. Bar Soho – Old Compton Street
Packed every night but still spacious enough as not to feel cramped.
Great atmosphere, average prices. Mixed venue – typical
Soho charm of a crowed from all places and backgrounds and preferences.
Average prices, beautiful dark interior with old rustic stone
floor. Bar staff always friendly and quick. Chardonnay is really
good! Toilest are clean, venue is clean too. Bouncer all day,
so place is hassel free and without attitude. Great place to start
a night out. Food is very nice aswell although a bit pricy for
the small portions.
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Books: by Mani Negro
Unfortunately we live in a society, where judging others has become
an everyday hobby and everyone is preying on morals they don’t
have themselves. Sad as it is, it is a fact. It is what we have
become or choose to be.
What drives the human wickedness though? What would happen, if
you looked at the different side of the story? What if you had that
compassion for another human being and wanted to look beyond the
façade?
Please take some time and read anything written by Gregory
Maguire. He has a rare talent of taking a fairy tale from
our childhood and turning it into a deep meaningful story, full
of understanding for the wicked and lost soul- the unappreciated,
hunted and eventually paranoid beings. My favourite ones are: “Confessions
of an Ugly Stepsister” and “Wicked”.
Enjoy if you dare!
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Bowling: by Sesame Streeter
Bowling is a sport! Yes it is! There is points system, world competitions
(stacked with fat Yanks granted), it a serious sport to many. But
to me and many others it is one of the most fun things to do in
a city. I fuckin love it! I asked a handfull of people at work what
they considered fun and quite a number said "bowling".
So what is it about bowling that is so fun? Children and adults
love it alike. You know my stance already. I think pluses are the
easiness factor. The bowling alley is easy to get to, I do not have
to worry about eating 5 minutes before and feeling sick like I would
with more strenous activities, I can drink alcohol while doing it,
I can show off, high 5 on spares and 10 on strikes, wear strange
costumes, go at my own pace, if the ball is too heavy I can select
a lighter one... It is good old easy fun and what more can I say,
I fuckin love it!
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Films: by Ray
"Time of the Gypsies"
has to be one of the most haunting films ever made, epic in scale,
original and wonderful story telling with a score of Romany music
and songs that quickly gets under your skin to the point of bringing
tears to your eyes.
"The Beat That My Heart Skipped"
If you have to see one film only before you die, it's this
one. If you liked Mean Streets, this will blow you away, faster,
cleaner narrative storytelling with a heart and soul. This sets
the bench mark to a new all time high for indie filmmakers to aspire
to.
"Respiro" feels like a Bresson
movie or Passolini at his most humanist in "The Gospel according
to Saint Mathew". A simple tale of an independent woman trying
to hold her own in a sexist coastal Italian fishing village. The
magic of cinema is in every frame of this new modern classic, evocitive
and highly emotive.
“Thank you for Smoking”. It’s
a funny satire and very clever, in ways. You find yourself laughing
in the most uncomfortable situations; definitely give it ago if
you haven’t already!
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