Author. Playwright. Politician. Visual artist? Yes, and a damn good one, too!

It’s a central London special, with four great escapes to make during your holiday shopping days.

Two recommendations, two to avoid and two where I’ll leave it up to you to decide.

A standing ovation should be given to these eleven students.

Three institutional shows and four emerging artists.

The RA Summer Exhibition, three more group shows and a solo to see you through the week.

New portraits, old portraits, abstracts and an arch. This week brings four different shows and locations.