Events

Oil painting exhibition

The ROI annual show at Mall Galleries offers a chance to beaded by the skill of contemporary artists - and may even inspire you to get painting. See landscapes, still life and portraits in oil, with a number of paintings depicting urban life and scenes from the capital. Works are priced from £500, so anyone looking to invest in an original work make a beeline for the show.

Antiques, recycling at its prettiest

The Decorative Antiques & Textile Fair in London's Battersea Park takes place in london 3 times a year With more than 140 exhibitors, it's the place to find one-off pieces of art, furniture and lighting. This year sees the Young Guns competition to find the best antiques dealers under 40. The event coincides with National Antiques Week 

Design Museum: low carbon homes