TRAVEL This dismal summer weather doesn’t have to mean missing out on terrific days out! The pent up demand for culture and experiences is fully satisfied with hundreds of exhibitions all over the UK. We offer our curated collection for the South East. By Tess de Klerk
Fabulous exhibitions for easy days out OUR FUTURE PLANET
Learn how modern technologies can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change. The fastest way to reduce climate change is by removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and storing it permanently. Experts from around the world are racing to develop new methods to do this. The exhibition demonstrates state-of-the-art technology and naturebased solutions currently being developed to capture carbon dioxide released by human activity, including the burning of fossil fuels. Science Museum, London. Running until 19th May 2022
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Explore the changing nature of photojournalism throughout the 20th century through the iconic Guardian picture collection. Discover how photojournalism contributed to sharing stories about feminism, nationalism, postcolonialism, racism, class, and environmentalism while celebrating a liberal outlook through imagery. Throughout the exhibition, images by acclaimed photographers such as Bruce Davidson, Madame Yevonde, Yousuf Karsh and Cecil Beaton are displayed alongside photography by lesser-known photographers, without hierarchy ascribed to any artist. The Photographers’ Gallery, London. Running until 26th September 2021
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Featuring over 300 objects from ancient and contemporary Iranian cultures, Epic Iran marks the first major exhibition of Iranian art and culture in the UK in over 90 years.Spanning 5000 years, it includes rarely seen objects from the V&A’s vault alongside loans from other institutions and important collections, including The Sarikhani Collection. This landmark exhibit reveals a unique glimpse into one of the world’s greatest civilisations, its journey into the 21st century, and its numerous artistic achievements that have been largely unknown to the modern world. Victoria & Albert, London. Running until 12th September 2021
