Escape to South Bank

Who says only the pros can create art at South Bank? Graffiti artists and skater boys rule part of the underside of Waterloo Bridge.

The Press Photographers' Year 2006: in pictures at the National Theatre had depressing war photos balanced by some humorous ones. A Pinoy made it to one photo: Danila Alipon of the national sepak takraw team was caught in mid-air playing againes a Korean player during the Asian games.

A number of exhibits at the British Film Institute: Cut, Fabric and Design showcasing the work of costume designer Shirley Russell; Lynette Wallworth's interactive Hold:Vessel 2, where you take a glass bowl and "'catch' falling projected images of astronomical and underwater life"; and Thomson and Craighead's BEACON, which shows random as-it-happens web searches every minute.

The most striking display was Antony Gormley's standing man sculptures (modelled after himself) in the street and on top of different buildings. This was part of his exhibit at the Hayward Gallery. I counted 19, but there are 31 in all.