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THE MAN WHO PHOTOGRAPHS THE SOUL OF POWER – Platon Antoniou and the photographic art of mental sharpness

When a portrait defines who you are photographing He has exhibited his portraits in the most famous photo galleries in the world, worked for a periodical of American politics and culture, shooting portraits for many newspapers, even winning the first prize of the World Press Photo Contest 2008 https://www.amazon.com/Platons-Republic-Platon/dp/071484408X. Living part of the system in New York, he too used …

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YOUR LONDON’S CREATIVE COLLAGE – Discovering the creative industry of a city

Walking next to the world’s most creative talents Built in 1700 and rebuilt in 1876, it claims to have been the first pub to sell Porter. Welcome to 39 Great Eastern (Shoreditch, London), where an inconspicuous pub the Old Street Tube https://www.theoldbluelast.com/, gives you the opportunity to observe an incredibly trendy clientele while enjoying lunchtime snacks not forgetting that the …

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A PEN NAME, BEFORE WW2 – Antonia Yeoman, a major cartoonist and Punch contributor for many years

When write, “A gentleman left this for you, Sir” If during your trip to London you want to add a good comic book to your shopping cart, there are several shops in the city where you can buy comic books and albums, such as Forbidden Planet https://forbiddenplanet.com/stores/london-megastore/, the largest and most famous comic book, science fiction, fantasy and cult retailer. …

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TIMELESESS THEMES INTO 20TH CENTURY ROOTED PAINTINGS – Simon Quadrat, the unguarded moment’s painter

When childhood all supplement memory, feeding imagination If you are looking for London‘s Naive Art Museums, you need to know about the British Folk Art Collection https://britishfolkartcollection.org.uk/origins-of-the-collection/. In 1993, the Peter Moores Foundation http://www.roh.org.uk/support/trusts-and-foundations/peter-moores-foundation acquired the Collection, now housed in Compton Verney (Warwickshire). Upon entering the Tate London Museum https://www.tate.org.uk/art/art-terms/n/naive-art, you will find that naive art refers to artists who …

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A LONDON BASED FASHION BEAUTY PHOTOGRAPHER – John Sansom, create something beautiful

When authenticity breathes through photographic work If you want to add something useful and memorable to your journey into London creativity, you may want to consider purchasing a book that covers topics related to fashion. A well-stocked library certainly has vast areas reserved for this subject. Choose yours and ask for The little pink book. Ny-Lon-Paris shopping https://www.ibs.it/the-little-pink-book-ny-libri-vintage-vari/e/2560752062063, or The …

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WHEN FASHION PROFITS BE DONATED TO A CAUSE – That Gorilla Brand, fresh and minimalist designs with quality execution

Not only hoodies and joggers London has streets dedicated to shopping, but also specialized areas for luxury goods, such as Mayfair. For original discoveries, you will have to go to Notting Hill, while at Harrods you can do some relatively inexpensive shopping. For a characteristic shopping area, do not miss Seven Dials https://www.visitlondon.com/it/cosa-fare/place/44576509-seven-dials, full of shops and restaurants, the right …

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WRITING WITH WRYNESS THE EVERYDAY HUMAN FOIBLES – Gillian Tindall, a lucid and formal prose, melted in movement

Reflect on a lifetime’s interest, in historical recovery If you too think that bookstores are magical places, in which to savor the knowledge of the centuries, your stay in London needs some more photographic shots, because Daunt Books https://dauntbooks.co.uk/our-shops/ is the most photographed bookshop in the city. The charming three-story building has windows that illuminate the rooms with natural light. …

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