London’s November Culture Crush: What To See And Do In The Capital – Forbes

What to see, do and experience in London, from the sustainable and very boozy Ketel One pop-up garden at the Bourne & Hollingsworth buildings (oh so Instagrammable) to the cabaret-focussed exhibition now showing at the Barbican sharing life in front and behind the glamorous cabaret curtain.

Look at some artwork by an infamous British sculptor: Antony Gormley has taken over the Main Galleries at the Royal Academy and shows work from his 45-year career, punctuated with major new installations. Theres an exploration of Gormleys materiality fromiron and steel to hand-beaten lead, seawater and clay. Then theres his rarely-seen early works from the 70s and 80s, some of which led to Gormley using his own body as a tool to create work.

Throughout the series of experiential installations, visitors are invited to slow down and become aware of their own bodies. Highlights includeClearing VII, an immersive drawing in space made from kilometres of coiled, flexible metal, andLost Horizon I, 24 life-size cast iron figures set at different orientations on the walls, floor and ceiling which is aimed to challenge perceptions of which way is up. Catch the exhibition before it closes on December 3 1019.

Antony Gormley,Lost Horizon I, 2008.Installation view, Antony Gormley, Royal Academy of Arts, ... [+] London, 21 September to 3 December 2019. PinchukArtCentre, Kiev, Ukraine.24 cast iron bodyforms, each 189 x 53 x 29 cm. the Artist.

Drink Talisker whiskey in an igloo: The Aviary is back with a festive bang in the form of theirrenowned rooftopigloos,and this year sees the introduction of theSkye-lineIgloos featuring theaward-winning spiritTaliskerWhiskyfrom the Isle of Skye.

Drink Talisker whiskey in an igloo

Aviary, which is elevated 10 floors above The City on Finsbury Square offers an immersive experience in ode ofTaliskers Scottish homeland, providing an inner-city escape overlookingLondon. Expect amenu of wild whiskey cocktails including the spicy and citrusy Scotch Mist and the fruity, smokey Northern Lights that can besipped in the cosyigloosunder the stars.

Drink Talisker whiskey in an igloo

Take in an exhibition dedicated to Greek mythology: Cerberus is Mark Bradfords debut exhibition at Hauser & Wirth in London. The show, which is made up of new works includes the film, Dancing in the Street (2019) and it sees Bradford return to ancient mythology, a source of inspiration for him.

Frostbite by Mark Bradford (2019)

Take part in a chocolate tasting experience held by Rococo: Join the chocolate experts at Rococo for a tasting experience at their store in the heart of Belgravia. Youll have a chance to try 15 different chocolates, from their classic bars to deluxe ganaches and truffles and their chocolatier is there to guide you on the look, feel and taste of each. A relaxed, informative and delicious way to learn more about the variety of chocolate.

Take part in a chocolate tasting experience held by Rococo

Learn about cabaret through art: Step inside the stylish and debaucherous world of cabaret thanks to the Barbican. Here you can explore the history of worlds most iconic cabarets, cafs and clubs in modern art through the lens of pioneering artists.

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 03: An installation view of 'Into The Night: Cabarets and Clubs in Modern ... [+] Art' at Barbican Art Gallery on October 03, 2019 in London, England. A recreation of the bar at the Cabaret Fledermaus, originally designed by Josef Hoffman (1907) The exhibition will run from 4th October 2019 until 19th January 2020. (Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Barbican Art Gallery)

Ranging from 1880s to the 1960s,Into the Nightcelebrates the creative spaces where artists gathered and pushed the boundaries of artistic expression via the clubs of Berlin to the Harlem jazz scene through to the the vibrant context of the Mbari clubs in 1960s Nigeria.

Erna Schmidt-Caroll, Chansonette (1928)

Pick up an advent calendar by Fortnum & Mason: Enjoy a spot of early Christmas shopping at London most-loved store, Fortnums and while youre at it pick up one of their advent calendars before they sell out. The Fortnum's Feasting Advent Calendar is the perfect pressie for a foodie, with delicious treats hidden behind every door from Breakfast Blend Coffee to Strawberry & Champagne Preserve.

Pick up an advent calendar by Fortnum & Mason

Check out artwork by the original girl gang: 170 years after the first pictures were exhibited by the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in 1849,Pre-Raphaelite Sisters which is held by the National Portrait Gallery, explores the overlooked contribution of twelve women to this iconic artistic movement. On show is unseen works from both public and private collections and it gives a genuine insight into the women behind the pictures and their creative roles in Pre-Raphaelites successive phases between 1850 and 1900.

Properly trained Night and Sleep by Evelyn De Morgan

Take part in a boozy sustainable pop-up: This month Ketel One Vodka has collaborated with the team at Bourne & Hollingsworth and theyve got all green fingered for a sustainability-focused, month-long pop-up. Here theyll offer different ways to reuse and recycle their coffee grounds, as they will be turning the spent coffee from their Ketel One Espresso Martinis into compost for the indoor garden.

The Ketel One Espresso Martini Garden Bar at Bourne & Hollingsworth Buildings

Masterclasses will be hosted by Julius Roberts, not only giving practical advice to repurpose but also showing you how to make sustainable cocktails that will impress guests at home, right in time for the party season.

Ketel One Espresso Martini

Mark Thanksgiving in London: Theres plenty of places taking part in Thanksgiving - mark it in your diary, 28 November. And lucky lucky us as Bulleit Whiskey (delicious) has joined forces with East London based HIX Restaurant, Tramshed and theyre throwing one hell of a Thanksgiving Feast.

The ticketed event will take place on the mezzanine at Tramshed and each course of the American style menu will be paired with a Bulleit Whiskey cocktail including the Sweet Potato Whiskey Sour and a Fennel Iced Tea. Be sure to leave room for pud, as theres a bourbon and pecan tart with Neals Yard clotted cream, alongside an expertly paired Bulleit and Guinness Old Fashioned. Thank you, thank you.

Bourbon and pecan tart with Neals Yard clotted cream & Bulleit and Guinness Old Fashioned

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