Where art meets design. In the heart of Mayfair's gallery center, the Carpenter Workshop vibrantly stands out amongst the traditional Mayfair galleries. The space, newly opened in March, diverges from the conve...

COCOMAYA

2008.6.5　 Text: Sayaka Hirakawa

Chocolates, chocolates, and chocolates! As soon as opening the green door with “COCOMAYA” emblazoned in gold, you may feel like you are floating, otherwise, feel free to scream with joy. Here they are, chocola...

PARADISE ROW

2008.4.7　 Text: Sayaka Hirakawa

Brick Lane is such old news in terms of the art scene in East London. Even the Sunday street market has encroached onto Cheshire Street so why not the art galleries as well? Easter shopping on Brick Lane then, so off ...

POSTCARD TEAS

2008.3.13　 Text: Aron Morel

Tucked into a side street of Mayfair, Postcard Teas is a haven away from the bustle of the West-end. Harmoniously arranged with an elegant minimalism, the ambiance is serene and amicable to say the least. Si...

VICTORIA MIRO GALLERY

2008.2.25　 Text: Aron Mörel

Having first opened its doors in 1985 on Cork street (Mayfair’s historic heart of the London's art scene) the Victoria Miro has continued to be one of the most influential contemporary commercial galleries in the Brit...

176 GALLERY

2008.2.12　 Text: Sayaka Hirakawa

On a sunny Sunday, which never really happens in London, you may feel like visiting this lovely gallery. “176” opened last September at Chalk Farm north London. “176” is managed by The Zabludowicz Art Trust which is a...

BALTIC CENTRE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART

2007.12.10　 Text: Sayaka Hirakawa

Newcastle upon Tyne, usually shortened to Newcastle, is the largest city in North-East England. The night view around the Tyne river always attracts tourists, even the Londoners who are usually happy with Thames. Th...

ART VINYL GALLERY

2007.4.27　 Text: Yurie Hatano

Art Vinyl is the original way to display your favourite music and vinyl record art. A new idea for music enthusiasts and an original interior design concept. Create an original display with vinyl records you ...

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY

2004.4.3　 Text: Sari Uchida

The area of Holloway in north London is not a prime location for tourists. Famous for the Holloway Prison (the only all-female prison in UK), the Holloway Road that runs down the middle of this town is also a haunt fo...

MADE BY HANDS

2004.3.3　 Text: Sari Uchida

As you walk up to the very end of Brick Lane in East London, Redchurch street cuts diagonally into it. It has its share of shady stores and galleries just as any other part of this area, but one which is definitely pa...

FASHION & TEXTILE MUSEUM

2003.7.6　 Text: Sari Uchida

Fashion designer Zandra Rhodes, whose popularity was at its peak in the 1970s, is enjoying a comeback thanks to her newly opened Fashion and Textile Museum. It will house three thousand of Rhodes' own creations and al...

GIBO

2003.4.24　 Text: Sari Uchida

In early February, Julie Verhoeven opened her new shop GIBO in Conduit Street, off Regent Street. She is already known as an illustrator of decadent female figures with huge eyes, and has now incorporated her art into...