Located in the heart of the city, The Colomb Art Gallery has on display contemporary art by famed artists of the 20th Century. Paintings by John Haskins, Peter Wardle and Edward Hersey have at some point or the other graced the walls at the gallery.This art gallery also sells paintings of various well known British and international artists. Galleries like the Colomb have ensured that the neighborhood remains a popular destination for art lovers and tourists alike.
If you are fascinated with art from the far east, Eskenazi is a great place to check out in London. The gallery showcases a variety of Chinese and Japanese sculptures, pottery and other artifacts. Some of striking collections include Chinese Buddhist figures, Ancient Chinese bronzes, Chinese Ceramics, Sculptures from the Shang dynasty to the Ming dynasty. There are various exhibitions held at Eskenazi as well. Some of the previously held ones were Landscape paintings by Li Huayi, Song Chinese Ceramics from the 10th to the 13th century. A must-visit for art lovers who would like a glimpse of oriental art through the ages. The gallery is open on Saturdays only when exhibitions are being hosted.
Cornhill is named after one of the three ancient hills, it is now one of the main streets in the City . It houses two churches which were both designed by Sir Christopher Wren, they are St. Michael's, Cornhill and St. Peter upon Cornhill which is supposed to be on the oldest Christianized site in the area. Also of interest is the Standard which became London's first mechanically pumped public water supply. This is near its junction with Leadenhall Street.
Ascot Baptist Church was built in 1878 under the auspices of W. J. Bishop. Soon after it's establishment, the church became an important and integral part of the community. Various activities like quiz nights, barbecues, skittles, picnics and other events are organized to further unity and feeling of brotherhood among the community. The church also houses a toddlers group and a youth club. You too can become a part of this church. For more details, check the website.
An event taking place at CCT Venues - Canary Wharf is sure to be a memorable one. This is not just because of the stunning waterside view of the Thames Quay but its location in the city's busiest business neighborhood. The venue boasts 26 naturally-lit rooms that come well-equipped with the latest in technology, including Wi-Fi, and all have spectacular views of the Quay. Besides the infrastructure, the venue also has a very helpful and organized staff that even offers catering services and is there to take care of all your management needs. Of course, there are on-site restaurants to add a little something extra to a conference or convention. It can host up to 400 delegates.
Established in 1998, the Red Gate Gallery in London's Brixton neighborhood has come a long way in promoting visual arts in the area. Supporting established and emerging artists with equal fervor, the exhibitions tend to reflect diverse themes. Their spacious and versatile gallery can be hired for meetings, workshops and social events, while one can also replenish oneself at the in-house cafe which serves sumptuous light snacks and drinks. Check their website for an idea of the kind of events and art work you can expect here.