Amanda 's reviews
Review of Royal Academy Of Arts
18 Nov 07, 20:52
Always suprising 
After enduring a maddening walk through London tourists in Picadilly Circus, I arrived at the Royal Academy, tucked away off Picadilly, for yet another afternoon spent perusing the galleries.
There are multiple galleries in the Royal Academy but usually I spend my time in the main galleries or the Sackler Wing upstairs. Exhibitions change every few months and they can be quite varied. In the recent few years they have shown: Georg Baselitz, Rodin, Munch, Bronze sculptures from India (Chola), an exhibition on portraiture from the 1760-1830 as well as the annual Summer Exhibition.
The Summer Exhibition is the largest open submission art exhibition and receives over 9000 pieces of artwork. Only a fraction are shown in the exhibition but even so, the rooms are the main gallery are filled to the brim with all manner of artworks. It's one of my favourite exhibitions every year.
Whilst the RA does not have many free exhibitions and may subsequently not be high on the list for those with only a passing interest, it's a must visit for those with a passion for art.
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Review of Tate Britain
21 Oct 07, 21:28
More Stately Sibling
The Tate Britain always feels like the older, more responsible sibling to the Tate Modern.
It's perched on a spot on the river, away from the baying crowds of tourists that flood the Tate Modern / Southbank on a sunny Sunday afternoon.
It's an imposing building, all white and with the marks of a war so many years ago. The interior is just as impressive and it can be an absolute haven on a hot day.
Personally, I prefer modern art but it's the calm and quiet that attracts me to the Tate Britain every time. It's away from the crowd on a Sunday (when I usually end up there) and I can just relax and enjoy the art without being surrounded by so many people I can't see the art.
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Review of Design Museum
25 Sep 07, 15:39
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Being a designer by trade, I'm somewhat biased of this lovely museum. Not only is the design and layout super trendy but it's one of the few places that has exhibitions that focus on print and interactive design.
It's also in a beautiful location, nestled in Shad Thames near some great restaurants and with views of the Tower Bridge. Ideal for impressing a date ;)
Membership is quite cheap, especially for those under 26 (sadly not me anymore). If you sign up to pay by direct debit, it only costs £15 to get in with a guest for a whole year plus you get to go to the members only openings! Bargain!
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