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KINGSTON MUSEUM EXHIBITION - SILK, SQUALOR AND SCANDAL: HOGARTH'S LONDON
This exhibition introduces and examines William Hogarth's remarkable career and the range of his work, from polite society portraits or 'conversation pieces' to London street scenes depicting the seedy side of 18th-century life. Though well-known for his brilliant satirical print series, Hogarth was also an accomplished and innovative painter.
Born in the City of London in 1697, Hogarth did not have an easy childhood. Though well-educated and of modest social standing, his father was never able to use his talents to the full and was imprisoned for debt when Hogarth was only 10. For four years, the family lived in debtors' lodgings near the Fleet Prison. Perhaps this experience instilled the determination with which Hogarth approached his own career. Apprenticed to an engraver at 17, by 23, Hogarth had set himself up as an independent copper-plate engraver and enrolled in the Academy of Painting in St Martin's Lane. Throughout the following four decades he pursued both printing and painting with a mixture of skill, innovation and self-promotion, utilising his extraordinary artistic talent as a way of supporting himself.
Phone: 020 8547 6460
Link: www.kingston.gov.uk/museum
From:23rd January 2010
To: 30th April 2010
ZIZZI 2 COURSES FOR £10
Come down to Zizzi for this extra-special offer - an opportunity to try two marvellous courses* for just £10. That lovely round number could get you a starter like the winter-warming Zuppa di Fagioli, or a fluffy oven-baked Panettone for dessert, as well as any of our fantastic pizzas, pastas, salads or risottos . An irresistible offer? Ward off the February chill with our spicy Calzone Carne Piccante, or our sun-kissed golden ravioli with goat's cheese in a warming Santos tomato and pesto sauce.
Or why not share both a dessert and a starter with a friend? That way you don't have to miss out on a thing!
*Choose a main course from our 'Pizza & Calzone', 'Insalate' or 'Pasta & Risotto' sections plus either a starter from our 'Bread and Olives' or 'Antipasti' sections, or a dessert. Sorry, dishes from the 'Mains' section, Lunch menu and takeaway menu are not included as part of the offer.
Promotion valid from 1st February to 28th February 2010, Sunday to Thursday only, Except Sunday 14th February 2010.
Offer not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Phone: 2085460717
Link: www.zizzi.co.uk
From:1st February 2010
To: 28th February 2010
WITH ME, WITH YOU, WITH NOBODY AT THE TOILET GALLERY
Who would you be if you were completely honest? What would you say?
Come and join with Raisa Breslava (Central St Martins), Acer Su (Central St Martins), Spike (Kingston Universty).
With me, With you, With nobody is an exploration of truth and dishonesty, and intimacy through communication. Following three performnces over three days and ending wth a post view performance, three performers from three different cultures will reach out to communicate and understand one anothers honesty.
Wed - Fri 1pm - 6pm
Sat 10am - 6pm
Sun 12am - 6pm
Toilet Gallery, Nipper Alley
Phone: 07881 832291
Link: www.toiletgallery.org
From:3rd February 2010
To: 7th February 2010
ROSE THEATRE PHILOSOPHY CAFE - 'THE WOOD FROM THE TREES'
Ken Cottell explores the frequently discussed but never quite resolved topic of free will.
6pm - 7.25pm
Culture Cafe, Rose Theatre
Phone: 020 8546 4086
Link: www.kingston.gov.uk/wood_trees
On:4th February 2010
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