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14 Albert Birkle (1900 – 1986): The Acrobat Schulz, 1921. Oil paint on canvas 920 x 607 mm The George Economou Collection © DACS, London 2018. MAGIC REALISM: ART IN WEIMAR GERMANY 1919-33 This summer, Tate Modern will explore the art of the Weimar Republic (1919-33) in a year-long, free display, drawing upon the rich holdings of The George Economou Collection. This presentation of around seventy paintings and works on paper will address the complex paradoxes of the Weimar era, in which liberalisation and anti-militarism flourished in tandem with political and economic uncertainty. These loans offer a rare opportunity to view a range of artworks not ordinarily on public display and to see a selection of key Tate works returned to the context in which they were originally created and exhibited nearly one hundred years ago. The profound social and political disarray after the First World War and the collapse of the Empire largely brought about this stylistic shift. Berlin in particular attracted a reputation for moral depravity and decadence in the context of the economic collapse. The reconfiguration of urban life was an important aspect of the Weimar moment. For further information, visit the website at www.tate.org.uk LONDON’S ONLY HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL London’s only Hot Air Balloon Festival will take place at Enfield Park on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July when the park will be jam-packed with much to see and do for all the family, including street food from local traders, bars, funfair rides, stunts and shows (including acts such as Knights of Nottingham, Broke FMX and the Stunt Monkeys) a huge firework display, kids zone, reptiles tent, owl displays and, of course, a colourful and stunning array of hot air balloons. Seeing the hot air balloons up close, ready to go up is, really quite breathtaking. Visitors can also experience the legendary 'night glow on the Saturday night' which is often a favorite at balloon festivals across the world. This is where the balloons are set up as the sun sets but instead of being allowed to ascend, they are held down by the ground crew. The propane burners are ignited periodically to keep the balloons inflated with hot air. The result is visually stunning. Show Time Events run a variety of well-loved shows across the UK, some attracting over 60,000+ people and are confident that Enfield is the perfect place for their next show, especially as it is London’s only hot air balloon festival. THE PORTMAN MARYLEBONE SUMMER STREET PARTY On Thursday 19 July, annual calendar highlight, The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party, returns to Seymour Place and New Quebec Street for the eighth consecutive year. Free to attend, this year’s celebration of summer will deliver a spectrum of energetic experiences alongside an abundance of food and drink from some of the West End’s best bars and restaurants. As one of London’s most exciting dining destinations, guests can expect some exceptional street food on Seymour Place. Bernardi’s will serve modern Italian dishes alongside colourful summer cocktails, whilst Basque grill Lurra will be cooking its renowned Galician prime ribs cooked on an al fresco flame grill. London’s top vegetarian restaurant, The Gate, will prepare a selection of sweet and savory dishes at exclusive prices, and authentic Corsican pizza slices will be available at Sandy’s. On New Quebec Street, butcher and grill Boxcar will be serving up its summer BBQ and visitors can enjoy oysters and champagne at renowned fishmonger La Petite Poissonnerie. There will be plenty of drink options at The Grazing Goat and The Zetter Townhouse Marylebone pop up bars. There will also be a chance to learn new skills and moves at the Latin dance and hula hoop workshops and demonstrations, whilst live music and DJ’s will keep the crowds dancing until 22.00. There will also be an array of family entertainment, including a complimentary picnic at Gail’s Artisan Bakery, a fun-take on the traditional sports day for the kids, and a host of workshops for creative minds. The Portman Marylebone Summer Street Party is working with Carers Network, a charity dedicated to supporting unpaid carers in changing lives across London. T H I S I S L O N D O N M A G A Z I N E • T H I S I S L O N D O N O N L I N E
DUCHESS OF CORNWALL VISITS THE GARDEN MUSEUM Last week, <strong>HR</strong>H The Duchess of Cornwall visited the Garden Museum. Her Royal Highness crowned the joint winners of the 2018 British Flowers Week competition, held at the Museum for the first time. The Duchess also met a group of volunteers from Floral Angels, a charity which recycles the flowers leftover from events and restyles them for those in need. 15 KENSINGTON AND CHELSEA ART WEEKEND The borough of Kensington & Chelsea has an artistic heritage that encompasses some of the best and brightest creative names. From South Kensington’s Museum Quarter to the bustle of King’s Road; from the urban bohemia of Notting Hill to the modern elegance of the Design Museum, a journey through Kensington & Chelsea is a journey through history. The cultural legacy will be celebrated from 27-29 July by opening doors to local creative spaces along with leading organisations in the area to facilitate further public engagement in the local culture. The Duchess of Cornwall enjoying the installations at the Garden Museum. LARGEST EVER C<strong>HR</strong>ISTIAN DIOR EXHIBITION IN THE UK AT V&A ‘There is no other country in the world, besides my own, whose way of life I like so much. I love English traditions, English politeness, English architecture. I even love English cooking.’ – Christian Dior In February 2019, the V&A will open the largest and most comprehensive exhibition ever staged in the UK on the House of Dior – the museum’s biggest fashion exhibition since Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty in 2015. Spanning 1947 to the present day, Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams will trace the history and impact of one of the 20th century’s most influential couturiers, and the six artistic directors who have succeeded him, to explore the enduring influence of the fashion house. T H I S I S L O N D O N M A G A Z I N E • T H I S I S L O N D O N O N L I N E
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