For many in London, this is their last full week at work, meaning that there will be a lot of last minute meetings and numerous parties to attend in the run up to Christmas. Why not take an evening for yourself in what is (not-so-fondly) dubbed the 'silly season'? This week is a chance to visit some thought-provoking, future-facing exhibitions, attend a lecture, or get a glimpse of the Gingerbread City while you can (the exhibition closes its sticky sweet doors on the 22nd).

Check back regularly to keep up to date with London's latest happenings and our weekly recommendations!

Above and Below the Line: A Digital Artist’s View of Crossrail | Open now until 22 December

Illustration: Julie Leonard

Julie Leonard is a multi-media artist, who is known for her storytelling of the everyday through digital means. Drawing upon her extensive understanding of the built environment and the effect of infrastructure on users, this exhibition records the human moments and everyday situations occurring in the newest everyday location in London; the Crossrail project. 

Omer Arbel: 44 | Open now until 18 April

Image: Omar Arbel

Omar Arbel is known for work exploring materials and the scope of their capabilities. Having founded Bocci (a lighting, furniture and fixture company) a decade ago, Arbel's echibition is imbued with stylish and considered design principles, just as one would expect from such a sleek designer.

Exhibition: Jan Kaplický | Open now until 16 December

Image: Robbie Munn

Jan Kaplický, who passed away in 2009, is commemorated in this exhibition which explores his work spanning art and architecture. Best known for his neofuturistic and innovative designs, he was the leading architect behind the Future Systems practice.

Focus London: Winter Exhibition | 13-17 December

Image: FocusLDN

This week will see the opening of Focus LDN's first annual Winter Exhibition, a celebration of some of London's most exciting and contemporary artists. Spanning media from paint and hand-drawing to photography and embroidery, this exhibition, with its affordable works and prints, could be the best place to buy something unique for someone you love this Christmas. 

Felicity Scott – Bartlett International Lecture Series | 14 December

Image: Papanek Foundation

Felicity Scott, a leading director and academic at Columbia University, focuses her talk on the subject of Project One, a creative commune comprising of architects, artists, filmmakers, computer programmers, an various other creatives. This 'digital commune' produced some fantastic outcomes and some incredible ideas and methodologies, and is widely credited for its substantial involvement in creating the personal computer.

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