17 April 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Set your art on it.

WIN
The Saatchi Gallery Showdown
What: International online art competition open to all.
Why: Winner gets £1,000 prize money as well as space to display his or her work in The Saatchi Gallery for three months.
When: Enter from Mon., 9 a.m. Vote anytime.
Where: Online at saatchi-gallery.co.uk.

WATCH
The Art of Swatch
What: Iconic Swiss watch brand celebrates 25 years of artistic collaboration with an exhibition of designs by the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Kiki Picasso and Norma Jeane.
Why: Go back in time.
When: Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Air Gallery, 32 Dover St., W1S 4NE (020 7409 1255).

BUY
Lost in Beauty
What: Beauty emporium sells exclusive products, hosts makeup lessons and bespoke beauty parties in the Beauty Club downstairs.
Why: It’s pretty unique.
When: Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Where: 117 Regent’s Park Rd., NW1 8UR (020 7586 4411).

GIVE
Buy Once Give Twice
What: New charity auction site allows you to bid on unique items (unclaimed or unwanted from previous charity auctions) with 90 percent of the proceeds going to charity.
Why: You’re a soul trader.
When: Now.
Where: Online at buyoncegivetwice.co.uk.

READ
Dorling Kindersley’s Made with Care Books
What: New range of ecoreads uses an energy-efficient binding process, vegetable ink and 100 percent recycled paper.
Why: Turn over a new leaf.
When: You’re feeling green.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.