Culture
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The Freddie Mercury exhibition and auction at Sotheby's have been a runaway success – and it's still open
This September sees a sale of items belonging to Freddie Mercury, the superstar lead vocalist of Queen, at Sotheby’s auction house.
By Christabel Chubb
Decoration
Sir John Soane’s museum opens the Drawing Office to the public for the first time since 1837
Nestled away in Sir John Soane’s museum, Holborn, is Soane’s Drawing Office. The room, once used as a workspace for Soane’s apprentices, is opening its doors to the public, and launching a programme of artists in residence.
By Christabel Chubb
Decoration
The secret lives of furniture: inside the Wallace Collection's new exhibition
This February, the Wallace Collection opens its drawers to the general public.
By Kitty Grady
Decoration
The events, travel, culture and launches House & Garden are looking forward to in 2023
It can be hard to feel optimistic in the dark days of January. The best cure to the winter blues? Things to look forward to. Grab your agenda and take a look at what's on our horizon for the coming year in the world of interiors, gardens, culture and travel.
Travel
Inside Mallorca's creative renaissance and the new generation of design hotels pushing it forward
Mallorca’s artisans and their centuries-old practices are contributing to the reputational reinvention of the Balearic holiday island. Rosalyn Wikeley meets artists, ceramicists, designers and hoteliers leading this revolution.
By Rosalyn Wikeley
Decoration
What the House & Garden team likes to read at Christmas
From Little Woman to Cold Comfort Farm, here are some festive, winter-themed tomes to entertain scrooges and Santa enthuasiasts alike
By Kitty Grady
Decoration
19 novels to read that feature brilliant houses
From Marcel Proust and Jane Austen to Ottessa Moshfegh and Rachel Cusk, we look at 19 novels where domestic settings play a crucial role – often serving as characters in their own right.
By Rumer Neill, Emily Tobin, Thomas Barrie and Kitty Grady
Decoration
Every Jane Austen adaptation ranked
As a new version of Persuasion prepares to hit our screens, we look back at the most notable adaptations of Austen's novels over the years, heading off on a rollercoaster ride of bad hair, frothy costumes, and quite a bit of Johnny Lee Miller
By Virginia Clark
Artists in their studios
Inside the pared-back London studio of artist Michael Landy
Emily Tobin visits the pared-back studio below the artist’s east London flat, where he finds inspiration for creative projects such as his upcoming show on media representations of Essex
By Emily Tobin
News
Behind the scenes at Pallant House's latest exhibit
Simon Martin, the director of Pallant House Gallery in Chichester, takes us behind the scenes at its newest exhibit: a model gallery that is filled with small-scale works by leading contemporary artists
By Emily Tobin
News
The exhibitions and events we're looking forward to this month
With shops, restaurants, museums, galleries and bars slowly starting to reopen this May, here's your guide to what not to miss this month
Culture
What to do in the UK this summer
With lockdown lifted and social distancing measures in place, we've put together the ultimate guide for activities you can enjoy this summer, all around the country
By Christabel Chubb
News
What to see at Open House 2019
Open House London opens up some of London's most interesting buildings, from private houses to major business headquarters and everything in between, for one weekend only. It's on over September 21-22, and we've rounded up the things we're most excited to see.
Culture
The House & Garden team's favourite fictional rooms from film and TV
Endlessly inspiring sets from films and TV shows that the House & Garden team would never tire of living in...
Culture
The pop-up cinemas to visit this summer
Pop-up cinemas allow you to experience classic films and new releases in a whole new way...
Culture
Fun things to do in London on Easter weekend
Wondering what to do over the Easter weekend in London? We've rounded-up the most fun activities, from a kid-friendly Easter egg hunt to a sophisticated afternoon tea
Design Books
Versailles: A Private Invitation
A new, lavishly photographed book on Versailles provides an intimate look at the estate, from the Hall of Mirrors to the Queen's Hamlet
By Virginia Clark