Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer Of The Year 2009
We are delighted to unveil the sensational line-up of the world’s best nature photographers and industry professionals who will be speaking at WildPhotos 2009.
More than 20 expert speakers will present their work, deliver inspiring talks and offer technical advice over the course of the two-day event.
Topics to be covered include:
• Marine photography
• Story-telling with pictures
• Using the black and white... more info
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Quilts 1700-2010
The V&As treasure chest of beautiful historic quilts, together with a selection of contemporary British quilts, some specially commissioned, will go on show in a major exhibition of nearly 100 quilts in spring 2010. This is the first major exhibition of its kind at the V&A ranging from spectacular 17th century bed hangings and silk coverlets to recent reinventions of the quilt by artists such as Pauline Burbidge, Jo Budd, Grayson Perry and Tracy... more info
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Moctezuma: Aztec Ruler
This major exhibition explores Aztec civilisation through the divine, military and political role of the last elected ruler, Moctezuma II (reigned AD 1502-1520).
From his capital in Tenochtitlan (the site of modern Mexico City), Moctezumas empire comprised much of modern highland Mexico, stretching from the Gulf Coast to the Pacific Ocean. His power was reflected in the splendour of his capitals architecture, his command of the prestigious... more info
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Louvre Museum Guided Tour
Having discovered the shopping arcade of the Louvre Carrousel, you then enter the museum where your guided visit is focused around 3 worldwide famous works: “the Venus de Milo" “the Winged Victory" and “the Mona Lisa painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the beginning of the 16th century. End the excursion at the Louvre (not back to the hotel). Of course, you may use your ticket all day to visit on your own the remaining halls of the biggest museum in... more info
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Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition
Showcasing some of the most personal and iconic memorabilia from The King of Pops extraordinary life, Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition will celebrate his unparalleled career, opening for a limited run starting 28 October 2009 in London.
The exhibit will chronicle Michaels rise to fame with The Jackson 5 at Motown Records, his record-breaking solo career as a global superstar, and end with the spectacular shows he had planned for The O2... more info
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Maharaja: The Splendour Of India's Royal Courts
Sponsored by Ernst & Young
The word maharaja (literally great king) conjures up images of fantasy and spectacle. The heyday of the maharajas began in earnest after the collapse of the Mughal empire in the early 18th century. The exhibition will open with this period of chaos and adventure and will close at the end of British rule in 1947, when Indian princes acceded their territories into the modern states of India and Pakistan.
The show... more info
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The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting And Sculpture 1600-1700
The National Gallery, London, and the National Gallery of Art, Washington, are jointly planning a landmark exhibition of painting and polychrome sculpture by the great Spanish realists of the 17th century. The exhibition will demonstrate that in this period the two disciplines of painting and sculpture were intimately linked and interdependent in their quest to bring religious subjects to life. It will argue that the style of painters such as... more info
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The Household Cavalry Museum Admission
The Household Cavalry Museum is a living museum about real people doing a real job in a real place.
You can see troopers working with horses in the original 18th century stables and hear first hand accounts of their rigorous and demanding training.
The experience comes alive with compelling personal stories, interactive displays and stunning rare objects – many on public display for the first time.
Historic setting
The Household Cavalry... more info
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Beatles To Bowie
Beatles to Bowie explores the leading pop music personalities who helped create Swinging London in the 1960s. Bringing together 150 photographs, together with a range of memorabilia, the exhibition evocatively illustrates how image, music, fashion and performance combined to make these musicians the leading icons of their time and London the worlds most important cultural capital.
Highlighting key pop cultural figures from each year of this... more info
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