The ianVisits guide to cheap and free things to do in London on Tuesday 21st May.
Top events in London on Tue 21st May 2024
A review of the many theories that attempt to explain his origin and meaning. Join City Guide Robert Stephenson to find out more.
2pm to 3pm
City of London
A talk with Lady Olga Maitland, founder of Families for Defence, a counterpoint to the anti-nuclear protests of the 1980s.
5pm to 6:30pm
Holborn
Laura Laker talking about her new book Potholes and Pavements: A bumpy ride on Britain's National Cycle Network.
7pm to 8:30pm
Soho
Online events / webinars
An online discussion on the use of figures in contemporary architectural practice.
12pm to 8pm
Ten Exhibitions That Are Closing Soon
The museum exhibition features first-hand accounts of the horrors and moments of hope faced by doctors tackling the impact of the virus.
9am to 5pm
Camden
Ends on Fri 24th May
This exhibition presents a rare & unique opportunity to see original prints by Deakin once owned by Francis Bacon.
10am to 5pm
Bloomsbury
Ends on Fri 24th May
The church will be cleared of pews and filled with spectacular flower displays alongside an exhibition of historic floral-themed vestments, which are worn by the clergy throughout the religious year.
10am to 5pm
Sloane Square
Ends on Sat 25th May
Using textiles, fibre and thread, 50 international artists challenge power structures and reimagine the world in this major group exhibition.
10am to 5pm
Barbican
Ends on Sun 26th May
A group of hauntingly beautiful, large-scale portrait heads in charcoal by Frank Auerbach - considered some of his early masterpieces – are being presented together for the first time.
10am to 6pm
Strand
Ends on Mon 27th May
£16.50
World Press photo exhibition
The World Press Photo Contest highlights the year’s most impactful visual stories, fostering a deeper understanding of pressing global issues.
11am to 5pm
Southwark
Ends on Mon 27th May
A virtual reality tour around the French cathedral, Dame de Paris telling its history right up to the recent devastating fire.
9:30am to 3:30pm
Pimlico
Ends on Sat 1st June
This exhibition features personal stories, photographs and objects from from the 1950s to the present day.
9:30am to 5:30pm
Hackney
Ends on Sat 1st June
The exhibition will feature paintings, drawings and sculpture by Oliver Enwonwu, as well as works by his father, the acclaimed pioneer African modernist artist, Ben Enwonwu.
10am to 5pm
St James
Ends on Sat 1st June
£18
Skateboard
The first major UK exhibition to map the design evolution of the skateboard from the 1950s to today – a story of design, daring and disobedience.
10am to 6pm
Kensington
Ends on Sun 2nd June
