Our editor-at-large, MAPS MAPONYANE, was recently in London on business and also spent some time seeing what this great city has to offer
THE TATE MODERN
Because any visit to London has to include a visit to one of the greatest collections of contemporary and modern art in the world.
WHERE Bankside, London
WHEN 23 January
A BITE AT BERNARDI’S
Popped into Bernardi’s, a casual but elegant Italian restaurant and bar, for this delicious dish of pappardelle pasta and a fiery lamb ragu.
WHERE Marble Arch, London
WHEN 22 January
THE ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS
Standing at the entrance of the Royal Academy of Arts. I was there to see the exhibition of rare drawings by Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele that commemorates the centenary of their deaths
WHERE Mayfair, London
WHEN 23 January
UNCOMPARABLE KLIMT
One of my favourite drawings from that exhibition – Gustav Klimt’s Portrait of a Lady with Cape and Hat completed in 1898.
WHERE Mayfair, London
WHEN 23 January
THE BEEB
For anyone involved in broadcasting, visiting the BBC is something of a pilgrimage. It has brought the world some of the most memorable moments in both radio and television.
WHERE Portland Place, London
WHEN 23 January
BANK SEE
On the streets of Bank doing a shoot with talented young South African photographer now based in London, Nic Rawhani.
WHERE Bank, London
WHEN 25 January
WALKING THE YARD
The new Coal Drops Yard building re-imagined by designer Thomas Heatherwick. Opened in January, it’s a beautifully curated retail space for food, fashion and design.
WHERE Kings Cross, London
WHEN 21 January
COLOURING GREY
I’ve always loved the diverse art around London’s tube stations and there was something about the colour of the mosaic on a particularly cold and grey London day that brought a smile to my face.
WHERE Fitzrovia, London
WHEN 17 January
THE HUMAN STATUE
This London mime and street performer was amazing. He randomly appeared in the middle the street and didn’t move a muscle for hours.
WHERE Carnaby street
WHEN 23 January