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Viewing Karimah Hassan ‘Four Generations’ at Rosewood London

The Wick Culture - Karimah Hassan, Rosewood London, Courtesy of Rosewood London

Above Karimah Hassan, Rosewood London, Courtesy of Rosewood London

Karimah Hassan: Four Generations

Rosewood London
9 October 2024 – 20 January 2025

The Rosewood London is a luxury five star hotel in Covent Garden known for its illustrious architecture and interiors, from the elegant wrought iron gates to its heritage boardrooms. The hotel has an established reputation for art, too, with nods to the traditional (see works by 18th century satirist, James Gillray) in dialogue with contemporary names, from Simon Bingle to Eduardo Hoffman, all chosen for their quirky style, riffing on British eccentricity.

The Rosewood also hosts month-long residencies for emerging artists, including one of London’s upcoming generation, Karimah Hassan. Hassan’s new series of six acrylic paintings titled ‘Four Generations’ is on display on the lobby and around the breathtaking marble staircase, until January. The striking and surreal images with bold colour and semi-abstract, riotous forms are inspired by Hassan’s mixed Welsh, Yemeni and Bangladeshi heritage, and the stories passed on through generations. “Four Generations invites visitors to step into my world, where family history, culture, and art come together to bring new life to these beautiful spaces.” Hassan says.

Guests at the Rosewood will receive exclusive watercolour postcards and bookmarks featuring Hassan’s artwork and poetry while her art is in residence. If you needed an excuse to book a room this festive season…

Viewing Ladbroke Hall unveils a new hidden garden in the heart of London

The Wick Culture - Ladbroke Hall’s Garden. Photo by David Brook. Courtesy of Ladbroke Hall

Above Ladbroke Hall’s Garden. Photo by David Brook. Courtesy of Ladbroke Hall

Ladbroke Hall

From 17 May 2024

Back in London, Ladbroke Hall – the arts and social club in Notting Hill – is set to reveal the latest addition to its cultural offering, with a landscaped garden, spanning 12,500 square feet, envisioned by 2014 Chelsea Flower Show winner Luciano Giubbilei. Opening to the public as summer begins, the landscaped design, featuring bamboo, acers, maple trees and hydrangeas, will also be home to a Jean Prouvé-designed private dining space and outdoor restaurant.

Coinciding with the opening of its garden on 16 May, Ladbroke Hall also presents a group exhibition spanning spaces inside and out, MONUMENTAL, exploring the theme of scale in historical design. At the Carpenters Workshop Gallery, a new iteration of Yinka Shonibare’s CBE RA, Windy Chair, will be on view, originally commissioned in 2014 for Design Miami, Windy Chair is a limited-edition series, connected to the Wind Sculptures series, mimicking fabric caught in the wind. And you’ll also be able to see a new body of work by the Australian artist, Charles Trevelyan.

Now we just need the weather to comply.

Doing Cog X 2023

Above Cog X

Cog X
The O2, London

12 – 14 Sept 2023
www.cogxfestival.com/

How do we get the next ten years right?

Join the crowds of CEOs, entrepreneurs, policymakers, artists, academics and activists who are set to convene at The O2 for Cog X 2023. Now on its seventh festival, Cog X remains on its mission to help society realise the most extensive transformational opportunities of our time, address the many complex challenges along the way and work to answer the question: How do we get the next ten years right? Hosting over 500 speakers who will offer diverse views and expertise from main stage talks to 20-minute keynotes and firesides to panel discussions and technical deep-dives.

Hear from some of the most prominent speakers in tech and innovation of today with keynotes from Steven Bartlett, Entrepreneur and podcaster, Diary of a CEO; Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia and recognised “Web Celeb” by Forbes; and Gillian Tett, Editor at large, Financial Times, as well as speakers such as Doug Gurr, Chair of The Board of Trustees – The Alan Turing Institute and Director of The Natural History Museum, and William Tunstall-Pedoe Founder – Evi (previously known as Amazon Alexa). It’s all happening in Greenwich next week, so purchase your tickets.