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Jean Paul Gaultier is known as the enfant terrible of the fashion world. Over the years, Gaultier has shocked and amazed in equal measure. Like the man himself, the exhibition of Gaultier’s work doesn’t take itself all that seriously, so if you have an interest in fashion and design, head along to the Barbican Centre on Silk Street for a peak at some of Jean Paul Gaultier’s fabulous garments. The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk began on Wednesday April 9 and ends on…

Most people have heard of Miley Cyrus. This is the lady who put ‘twerking’ on the map thanks to an infamous performance at the 2013 VMA Awards. In fact she’s well known for pushing the boundaries, as recent reviews of the opening shows on her current Bangerz Tour are anything to go by. So if you love Miley Cyrus, you will be delighted to know she is appearing at the O2 in London on May 6th. Tickets for the show have already sold out from the usual outlets, but don’t…

Wedding dress designs have changed immeasurably over the decades, in line with the fashion of the day, so if you have an interest in the history of traditional white wedding dresses, come along to the Wedding Dresses 1775 – 2014 exhibition at the Victoria & Albert Museum. The exhibition opens on Saturday May 3 and continues until Sunday March 15, 2015. It is a fascinating look at more than two centuries of wedding dress design and features a number of high profile wedding gowns worn by famous celebrities and royals,…

The boy can dance; the boy can sing. In fact Justin Timberlake has pretty much everything going on, which is why you would be mad to miss him at the O2 Arena this April. The legendary Mr. Trouser Snake himself is playing two nights at the O2. He will be there April 1-2 before heading to the SSE Hydro at Glasgow on April 4. He will also be back for one night only on June 10. The concert starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are in short supply, but you should still…

Possessing a certain amount of curiosity about our ancestors is understandable. In fact you may wonder how on earth you can be related to your irritating relatives every time there is a family get-together. Well if you sit there thinking that perhaps Uncle Bob must have descended from a different branch of the human family tree, here is your chance to find out. A major new exhibition at the Natural History Museum – Britain: One Million Years of the Human Story began on February 13 and will continue until 29…

Richard Hamilton is one of the least known of the Pop Art heavyweights, yet was one of the most influential. Most people have heard of Andy Warhol and Francis Bacon, but few have heard of Richard Hamilton, despite the fact that he was one of the founding fathers of the Pop Art movement. The Tate intends to rectify this blind spot in the public consciousness by holding a major retrospective of Hamilton’s work from the early 1950s until his death in 2011. The exhibition at the Tate Modern began on…

Turandot was the final opera written by Puccini, and sadly remained unfinished at the time of his death. Many believe that it is his most powerful piece, but if you have yet to make up your mind, now would be a good time to go along to the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and judge for yourself. The show’s run ends on 10 March so don’t delay—book your tickets today! What is Turandot About? The title of this opera is also the name of one of the main characters…

The Vikings are a popular part of our early history and whether you view their bloodthirsty antics with admiration or disgust, they had a massive impact on how northern Europe was shaped between the 8th and 11th centuries. In honour of our Viking conquerors, a major new exhibition on Vikings is being staged at the British Museum from the 6 March – 22 June, so if you are curious about your Viking ancestors or you want to learn more about the age of the Vikings, make a date in your…

The Victoria & Albert Museum is the centrepiece for art and design in London, so if you have an interest in all things decorative, this is the place to visit. The V&A holds regular exhibitions on many different subjects, including fashion and the decorative arts. However, one of the most interesting in the next few months is William Kent: Designing Georgian England, and in conjunction with the Bard Graduate Centre in New York City, the Victoria and Albert Museum has organised a major retrospective of the work of William Kent.…

Time is running out if you have yet to go and see the work of one of the most creative and magical 20th century artists—Paul Klee. An exhibition of Paul Klee’s work, titled ‘Making Visible’, has been on show at the Tate Modern since October 2013. It ends on March 9th, so if you haven’t already treated yourself, now is a great time to go and see what all the fuss is about. Largest Collection of Paul Klee’s Work in One Place Paul Klee was one of the most prolific…