Virginia Blackburn

The socialite and aesthete hung out with Warhol, Nureyev and Capote and amassed a cache of collectables that are testament to her colourful life

O’Neill’s iconic images of Hollywood stars from the 1960s and ’70s bear bullet marks from a weapon fired by Symondson in this provocative exhibition at London’s HOFA Gallery 

The 13th edition of the Mayfair show shines a spotlight on Japanese and French 20th-century furniture and important Arts and Crafts collectables and debuts luxury watches

The artist behind the costumes for Shakespeare in Love and The Favourite talks to the film critic Mark Kermode in a special free-to-see event at the London hotel

Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, the extravaganza is strengthening its focus on emerging artists from Lebanon and beyond

An exhibition of extraordinary images, taken for the singer’s Heathen album in 2001, will be showcased at the nightclub Tramp before moving to Hampstead’s Zebra One Gallery

Six important drawings by the artist who “captured the face of early-20th-century Paris” are set to be sold this September as part of the Joseph Altounian collection

The forecast is fair for unique, weather-predicting instruments that blend scientific ingenuity with aesthetic appeal, says Virginia Blackburn

The hotel’s Au Soleil Balcony provides a scenic spot for painting – recreating the glamour of the French Riviera

The eighth edition of the contemporary photography fair will host 53 international galleries, 300 artists, a roll call of guest speakers and on-site exhibitions, plus 70 independent book publishers

The chef will create a one-off event transforming the vegetable into a gastronomic four-course feast, paired with fine champagne

Indulge in an alfresco Italian feast this summer, courtesy of chef Theo Randall 

London’s famed nightclub gets the party started with the launch of its limited edition champagne and 24ct-gold-leaf garnished burger

Searcys collaborates with Perrier-Jouët champagne this summer, to create a “garden in the sky” that promises to elevate its epicurean experience

The restaurant at 11 Cadogan Gardens is hosting a one-night-only dinner paired with Veuve Clicquot rosé

Antiquities, including Persian pottery, representing a lifelong passion are a natural selection for collectors

A toast to a crisp new champagne that can be sipped exclusively at Claridge’s, The Connaught and The Berkeley until the end of June

Shared gallery showcases are creatively curated at the 10th edition of the London art and antiques fair