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SUMMARY:John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture
DESCRIPTION:To coincide with the publication of his book\, John Vanbrugh: The Drama of Architecture\, Charles Saumarez Smith will give a lunchtime talk on Vanbrugh’s extraordinary life: his upbringing; why he spent so much time in a French gaol; the writing of The Relapse and The Provoked Wife; and how he came to design Castle Howard with no previous experience of architecture. Saumarez Smith will give particular attention to Vanbrugh’s work as a theatrical impresario and the designer of the Queen’s Theatre\, Haymarket\, so disastrous as a venue for plays\, but where all of Handel’s early operas were performed. He will then describe Vanbrugh’s quarrel with the Duchess of Marlborough and his later work as an architect\, at King’s Weston\, Claremont\, Grimsthorpe\, Seaton Delaval and Stowe. In recent years\, Vanbrugh’s reputation as an architect has been eclipsed by his subordinate\, Nicholas Hawksmoor. This talk and the accompanying book will explain Vanbrugh’s originality and influence on later architects from Robert Adam to Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown. \nCharles Saumarez Smith is a writer\, curator and art historian. He has served as Director of the National Portrait Gallery and the National Gallery\, London\, as Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts\, London\, as Professor of Architectural History at the Royal Academy of Arts\, and Chairman of The Royal Drawing School and The Watercolour World. He is currently a Trustee of the Garden Museum\, and Emeritus Trustee of ArtUK and Charleston. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase in the Foyer at a special price. \nFurther details of the book available here
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/john-vanbrugh-the-drama-of-architecture/
LOCATION:Wigmore Hall\, 36 Wigmore Street\, London\, W1U 2BP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Cheap Tickets,London Theatre
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SUMMARY:Klára Hosnedlová: Echo
DESCRIPTION:11 Feb 2026 – 29 Mar 2026 \nWhite Cube Bermondsey will open a solo exhibition of work by Klára Hosnedlová\, marking the artist’s debut with the gallery. Klára Hosnedlová’s corporeal\, immersive installations address utopian visions and imagine our future\, post-nature selves. Conceived as part-stage\, part-laboratory\, ‘Echo’ combines her signature photo-realist embroideries with architectural elements\, large-scale sculpture and textile works and living mycelium fungus. Incorporating performance elements and accompanied by a soundscape\, the artist choreographs a fictional narrative around themes of flux and transformation. \n\nKlára Hosnedlová (b. 1990\, Uherské Hradiště) is a Czech artist based in Berlin whose practice examines historical perception through utopian design and architecture. Responding to specific sites\, she researches experimental projects and past futurisms\, exploring how nostalgia shapes contemporary culture. Drawing on science fiction\, technology and ecological systems\, Hosnedlová creates immersive installations with a tactile\, “futuristic archaeological” atmosphere. Part of the first post-Communist Czech generation\, she is inspired by modernist and Brutalist architecture in Central and Eastern Europe and its intersections with politics\, history and mythology. Her work combines sculpture\, performance\, photography and embroidered panels and has been exhibited internationally\, including at Kunsthalle Basel\, Kestner Gesellschaft and the Lyon Biennale. \nFor more information about the exhibition please visit White Cube Bermondsey website \nOrgansied by White Cube Berdmonsey.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/klara-hosnedlova-echo/
LOCATION:White Cube Bermondsey\, 144-152\, Bermondsey St\, London\, SE1 3TQ
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Arts,Crafts,Exhibitions,History,Illustration,Interior Design
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SUMMARY:Twilight Tours at the Royal Hospital Chelsea
DESCRIPTION:History\, Heritage\, and Hidden Stories \nStep behind the gates of the Royal Hospital Chelsea after hours for an unforgettable evening tour led by one of our iconic Chelsea Pensioners. \nAs the sun sets and the site falls quiet\, you’ll be guided through the historic grounds under the cover of night – hearing stories rarely shared in the daylight. Discover the secrets of Chelsea’s past\, from tales of the legendary Highway Patrols on the King’s Road to the fascinating history housed within our magnificent Great Hall and sacred Chapel. \nWander through the beautifully lit Figure Court\, taking in the dramatic night-time views of our historic buildings and peaceful grounds. The tour concludes at the solemn Chillianwala Memorial\, where you’ll hear of the fierce battle it commemorates – a poignant end beneath the stars. \nYour evening begins in the stunning Grade II listed Soane Stable Yard\, where you’ll be welcomed with a complimentary drink and the rare opportunity to chat informally with your Chelsea Pensioner guide. \nThis is more than a tour – it’s a rare chance to explore the Royal Hospital Chelsea after dark\, with those who know it best.
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/twilight-tours-at-the-royal-hospital-chelsea/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Chelsea\, Royal Hospital Road\, London\, SW34SR
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Events in London,History,Museums,Photography
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SUMMARY:Desire to Create: Baťa's Architecture of Belonging - PRIVATE VIEW
DESCRIPTION:FreeExhibition marking 150 years of Tomáš Baťa explores his vision of work\, community and modernist design\, brought to life in East Tilbury. \n\n\n\nThe Czech Centre London\, in collaboration with the Tomáš Baťa Foundation and the Bata Heritage Centre\, marks the 150th anniversary of Czech entrepreneur Tomáš Baťa\, founder of the global Baťa Shoe Company\, with an exhibition exploring his achievements\, guiding principles\, and their realisation in East Tilbury. It reveals how ideas about work\, culture\, sport\, health and community were embedded in the design of the built environment. \nThe exhibition unfolds in two complementary strands. Desire to Create presents Baťa’s legacy as a comprehensive philosophy\, uniting work with service\, enterprise with education\, and personal development with responsibility towards others – not as a relic of the past\, but as a continuing source of inspiration. Baťa’s Architecture of Belonging brings East Tilbury to life through architectural drawings\, historic photographs and original artefacts\, evoking its distinctive modernist atmosphere. Together\, they trace how ideas were translated into built form – from vision to planning\, from planning to everyday life – creating a cohesive narrative of belonging\, work and community. \nOrganised by the Czech Centre London in partnership with the Bata Heritage Centre. \nEXHIBITION DATES: 10 April – 12 June 2026 \nVENUE & OPENING TIMES\nVitrínka Gallery\, Czech Centre London\n30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY\nOpening hours: Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm
URL:https://eventsforlondon.co.uk/event/desire-to-create-batas-architecture-of-belonging-private-view/
LOCATION:Vitrinka Gallery\, 30 Kensington Palace Gardens\, London\, W8 4QY
CATEGORIES:Architecture,Events in London,Exhibitions,Free Events
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