Seeing spots.
SEE
Damien Hirst’s The Complete Spot Paintings 1986-2011
What: See spots at two London galleries when the Brit artist’s famous series reunite for the first time.
Why: All eleven Gagosian Galleries around the world will show the complete collection at the same time.
When: Today-Feb. 18. Britannia St., Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Davies St., Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Gagosian Gallery, 6-24 Britannia St., WC1X 9JD (020 7841 9960); 17-19 Davies St., W1K 3DE (020 7493 3020).
EAT
The Lounge at Odeon
What: Grown-up movie theatre with reclining seats offers an in-cinema dining menu (by Rowley Leigh of Le Cafe Anglais) at the touch of a button.
Why: Finger, Food and Spoon options include everything from prawn and red mullet risotto to fish and chips, hot dogs and sticky toffee pudding.
When: Opens Fri.
Where: Whiteleys of Bayswater, 144 Queensway, W2 4YL.
BUY
Shourouk Jewellery
What: Jazz up an understated outfit with striking crystal-encrusted rings, bracelets or necklaces (£105-£755).
Why: The Parisian designer has worked with Jean Paul Gaultier, Chloé and Roberto Cavalli.
When: You’re looking for a standout piece.
Where: Online at net-a-porter.
REMINISCE
Quentin Blake’s As Large as Life
What: Roald Dahl’s illustrator and childhood favourite shows the work he created to cheer up hospital patients of all ages.
Why: He shaped your imagination.
When: Today-15 Apr. Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: The Foundling Museum, 40 Brunswick Sq., WC1N 1AZ (020 7841 3600). Admission is £7.50.
SHOP
This Is Not a Pop-Up
What: Design company Nobrow opens a temporary concession in the Hayward Gallery shop, selling everything from illustrated books to origami sculptures.
Why: It’s not a pop-up. Or is it?
When: Today-29 Jan. Daily, noon-6 p.m.
Where: Southbank Centre, Belvedere Rd., SE1 8XX.
Photo: Damien Hirst and Science Ltd. / Courtesy of Gagosian Gallery








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