LECTURES

Of Darwinism and of Architecture, organised by The Royal Academy of Arts and Academy Editions, is a lecture by Jean Nouvel on 13 June at 6.30pm. Ticket price includes a reception and opportunity to view the Royal Academy’s Summer Exhibition.

Contact: Isabella Cunynghame on 0171-300 5687.

Venue: Royal Academy, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London W1.

Shopping psychologist Dr Hugh Philips and former Harvey Nichols marketing director Mary Portas will talk to retail designers about new concepts in visual thinking for brand differentiation. Thinking Out of the Bag will take place on 18 June at 10.30am.

Contact: The Milliken hotline on 01942 612808.

Venue: National Motorcycle Museum, Coventry Road, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 0EJ.