London’s museums, theatres and galleries offer a cornucopia of artistic attractions that make a visit to the capital a cultural treat
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s one of the cultural capitals of the world, London is leading the return to live events and grand exhibitions. The exclusive 11 Cadogan Gardens and The Apartments by 11 Cadogan Gardens; together with their sister London property, The Mayfair Townhouse are ideally located to provide the perfect base from which to explore the capital and enjoy the rich programme of events that has been created to herald a return to the grandiose in 2022. The Victoria and Albert Museum (vam.ac.uk) is leading the way with Fabergé in London: Romance to Revolution, which will be on display until 8 May 2022. The exhibition explores both the life of the renowned artist and goldsmith and looks at the historical events and royal patrons who influenced and inspired his work. It is a sumptuous showcase of more than 200 objects that tell the story of the life of Peter Carl Fabergé, who lived from 1846 until 1920. The exhibition reveals the impressive detail and scale of his exquisite work. Arranged over
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three sections, the story begins with an insight into Fabergé’s youth, his travels through Europe and introduction into the family firm. The techniques that he employed and the intricate detailing became synonymous with Fabergé and symbolised Russian craftsmanship and elegance. But it was the patronage of the Imperial Romanov family that established his reputation internationally and enabled him to exercise creativity without restrictions. A miniature of the Imperial Regalia, lent by the Hermitage Museum, was made for the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle and is a perfect example of his work at this time. The huge success at the 1900 Paris Exposition made it clear that Fabergé would have a keen customer base outside Russia. Fabergé’s choice of London for its new premises was partly because it was the financial capital of the world, a luxury retail destination
Top The House of Fabergé on New Bond Street, London, was feted by London’s aristocracy and a global clientele Left The exquisite Alexander Palace Egg was created for Russia’s Tsar Nicholas II as an Easter gift for his wife Alexandra and depicts their children and favourite palace
