Painting London Underground~

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Woo! New update! :D

As you may, or may not know, I am from the lovely city of London and, being an avid Londoner, I am very much a fan of the Underground (apart from at rush hour/when there are delays/strikes/repairs.... which happens... pretty much all the time.... it's actually rather inefficient...) 

So whilst showing my London hating boyfriend around the beautiful city, I was very much excited to find out about a free exhibition going on at the 'Bankside Gallery', Southbank.

Entitled 'Painting London Underground' makes it pretty self explanatory, however going inside was even more than I expected. All around, there were large, detailed paintings of individuals simply sitting on the tube and going about their journey. A very simple concept, however totally mesmerising to see, and surprising too, for although I've been on more tube journeys than I can even possibly begin to count, I found that I had never once stopped to really appreciate the other travellers beside me. Hopefully that will now change! Done for the 150th anniversary of the London Undergound, the exhibition really captured a sense of what London is like, somehow imitating the atmosphere and allowing the viewers to really engulf themselves in the work. It was also fun, as I managed to meet the artist, Ewing Paddock! :D

It was very exciting to discover this exhibition, entirely by chance, however I felt that it was a really great set of paintings and I am very eager to revisit the 'Bankside Gallery' someday, hopefully to discover new and exciting things!

That's all for now, but if you'd like more information on this exhibition and to the 'Bankside Gallery', here is a link! http://www.banksidegallery.com/viewexhibition.aspx?exhibitionid=75

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Traipsing Camden~

[Camden Markets, London]

Yes!! Another blog! And only 2 days after the first! I am getting better :D 

If you are as obsessed with shopping as me, you should know that one of the best places to get any sort of item would be the markets. My new favourite shopping arena (other than Primark...) has got to be the wonderful world of Camden. You see, Camden, unlike Primark, is great for sourcing deals and, if you happen to be an expert haggler, then knocking down prices shouldn't be too difficult! (alternatively, find a local Londoner to help you ;) )

  From quirky to cute, Camden has everything you need and more at reasonable prices whilst really engulfing you with the real atmosphere of London with the cobbled streets and streetwise market stalls, there really is nothing better to do on a Sunday afternoon.
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Ja!! Ein neue Blog! Und nur 2 Tage spater! Ich bin besser :D

Wenn du, wie ich, ein Shopaholic auch sein bist, du solltest wissen, dass Markte am besten sind, fur einkaufen. Meine neue Lieblingsmarkt (die nicht Primark ist...) musste Camden sein. Camden hatte viele sache und, wenn man ein bisschen klug sein ist, kann man die Kleidungen mit einer weniger Preis bekommen!

Von komisch zu Suss, Camden hat alle und ist auch zeimlich billig. Gleichzeitig, gebt Camden die atmospha:re von London, mit die kleine Strasse und alle die Markte. Wirklich, gibt es nicht eine besser                                                            activita:t fu:r eine Sonntag Abend.