Art by Squiddy Johnson

London is the capital of multiples races, colours, faiths, languages and cultures. It's the city of the musicals, the theatres, the pubs and the street art. Only a few cities in the world can compete with London in terms of the amount of graffiti they have. 

Everyone who has ever walked around London, even if it has been just a little bit, knows about the master of the street art, Banksy. But, obviously, he is not the only artist in the capital.

Today I want to dedicate this space to Squiddy Johnson's drawings. Because the graffiti is not only a male thing and she is the prove.

The Craft Breweries

"Founded in 2010 by Derek Lamberton, Blue Crow Media is an independent publisher dedicated to creating thoughtfully designed and carefully curated apps, maps and more." His last job, created in collaboration with DeskBeers, is The Craft Breweries. 

This exceptional map shows over 50 of London's craft breweries and includes some information, like year of foundation and location. Thanks to this work you can notice the fast grown of the craft beer in the city.

If you want one for yourself, it's available to buy it for £12.50 in their website, at Stanfords or Material Gallery.

Cheapside, 1890

Cheapside, 1890

The Tower of London and the WWI

The Tower of London moat is turned scarlet this August to commemorate the first full day of Britain's participation in the First World War. An installation by ceramic artist Paul Cummins and setting by stage designer Tom Piper will be on display from today until the Armistice Day, on the 11th of November, when the last poppy will symbolically be planted. 

“Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red” consists of 888,246 red ceramic poppies. Each of the individual flowers represents one of the allied victims of the First World War. Besides, during these days, the names of the 180 combatants who were killed in the War will be read before a bugler plays the Last Post.

From today it will be possible to buy one of them for £25, although the poppies will remain in place until November. The installation is planned to raise more than £15m for service charities. (Confederation of Service Charities, Combat Stress, Coming Home, Help for Heroes, Royal British Legion and The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association).