London - October 02, 2008

The Weekend Guide

What to Do This Weekend

Have an art to art.

SEE
APopCalyspe Now
What: Artist DFace explores society’s fascination with celebrity, fame and materialism.
Why: You’re looking for some depth.
When: Fri.-2 Nov. Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: The Black Rat Press, Arch 461, 83 Rivington St., EC2A 3AY (020 7613 7200).

BUY
Smythson Art Diary
What: Artists John Baldessari, Gary Hume, Ed Ruscha and Rachel Whiteread collaborate with the royal stationer to produce limited-edition diaries.
Why: Real prints charming.
When: Mon.-Wed. & Fri., 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: 40 New Bond St., W1S 2DE (020 7629 8558).

READ
Kate Moss: Style
What: Journo Angela Buttolph glimpses inside the icon’s covetable wardrobe.
Why: You’re a model student.
When: You’re in need of a fashion fix.
Where: Online at amazon.co.uk.

VISIT
Art London
What: Contemporary and modern art fair showcases works from more than 75 galleries around the world.
Why: Better a good art than a fair face.
When: Thru 6 Oct. Thurs., Sun. & Mon., 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
Where: Royal Hospital, Royal Hospital Rd., SW3 4RS (020 7881 5298). Info at 020 7259 9399.

SMELL
Cire Trudon Scented Candles
What: Oldest producer of wax candles favoured by Louis XIV (founded 1643) relaunches the line with a range of ten naturally perfumed scents.
Why: Bougie on down.
When: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: Browns, 24-27 S. Molton St., W1K 5RD (020 7514 0016).