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Photography: Collection Jacques Fath (lisa) c 1949 © Estate of Fernand Fonssagrives courtesy Michael Hoppen Gallery
[ Until 20 February ]
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HE WAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PAID FASHION PHOTOGRAPHERS OF HIS TIME; she, the leading supermodel. So why have so few of us heard of Fernand and Lisa Fonssagrives? The photographer met his muse, model and wife in France, when they were both dancers. It was only after sustaining a diving injury that Fernand turned to photography, taking striking nude studies that draw on the Surrealist movement. On relocating to New York during World War II, the duo introduced a highbrow, European sensibility to the ladies’ glossies. But Fernand was ambivalent about his success, preferring to remain anonymous, and eventually, forgotten – until this show at London’s Michael Hoppen gallery, which thrusts his work back into the light. www.michaelhoppengallery.com
26 FEBRUARY
Hear Joss Stone in Copenhagen
The West Country’s number one soul maiden comes to Copenhagen’s Vega arena this month. Mm-hmm, girlfriend (or should that be ‘ooo-aah me lovely’?). www.jossstone.com
UNTIL 10 FEBRUARY
Read up in Cairo
The Cairo International Book Fair draws to a close early this month. The leading Arabian book fair attracts 3,000 exhibitors and over a million international visitors. Join them at the International Fair Ground in Nasr City. www.cairoibf.org
10-11 FEBRUARY
Drill down in Aberdeen
Aberdeen’s Subsea conference brings together the world’s leading submarine gas and oil extraction companies. From robotics to surveying techniques, it’ll all be at the city’s Exhibition and Conference Centre. www.subsea2010.com
18-28 FEBRUARY
Catch a premiere in Glasgow
Glasgow hosts its sixth film festival – Britain’s third largest. Expect plenty of hot premieres to feature among its highlights, as well as a Cary Grant retrospective, below, and a Japanese cinema showcase. www.glasgowfilmfestival.org.uk
3-7 FEBRUARY
Admire art and science in London
London’s Science Museum hosts The Art of Invention, a collection of rarely seen original designs, sketches and watercolours by some of the nation’s greatest engineers and inventors. www.worksonpaperfair.com
3-6 FEBRUARY
Catch cutting edge dance in Birmingham
British Dance Edition 2010 draws together some of the country’s leading companies, performers and choreographers. Look out for shows like Jasmin Vardimon Company’s critically acclaimed Yesterday (pictured) at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and the AE Harris Building. www.bde2010.co.uk
BOOKING AHEAD
[ 2 March ]
ADWA COMMEMORATION DAY
On this day in 1896 Ethiopian forces celebrated their defeat of the Italian army at Adwa in the far north of the county. A parade in the capital, Addis Ababa, marks this jubilant anniversary.
[ Until 28 March ]
SEE BRITISH ART IN HANOVER
The Sprengel Museum Hanover is showing an installation by British artist Tacita Dean, who has also been awarded a regional art prize. Her film was the last made of the famous dancer Merce Cunningham. www.sprengel-museum.com
[ 1-3 April ]
BURN RUBBER IN JORDAN
Come to the FIA World Rally Championships and the Middle East Rally Championships, both being held in Jordan this spring. Expect some spectacular drivers taking on some of the toughest terrain on earth. www.jordanrally.com
[ 9-14 April ]
GET PLUCKY IN EDINBURGH
Twang! It’s the 29th Edinburgh International Harp Festival. Expect performances, workshops and late-night concerts. www.harpfestival.co.uk
[ 1 May ]
SEE LONDON’S DRAG OLYMPICS
We imagine there won’t be quite the same level of athletic prowess as can be expected in 2012 and Boris Johnson probably won’t be making any ping pong jokes at the launch. Still, sounds like fun. www.thewayoutclub.com
[ 9 May ]
WATCH THE TROOPS IN MOSCOW’S RED SQUARE
Russia’s Victory Day parade celebrates the fall of the Third Reich and commemorates the country’s fallen soldiers. Look out for marching troops, tanks and fly-bys.
