15 JUNE 1996, page 48

Ottoman Eloquence

Edward Lucie-Smith visits the new gallery at the School of Oriental and African Studies P ure coincidence, and the vagaries of my opera subscription, led me to a perfor- mance......

Exhibitions 2

Summer Exhibition (Royal Academy, till 18 August) Summer's truffle hunt Martin Gayford O h to be in an art gallery now that summer's here! But preferably not at the Summer......

Specta E Tor

The Spectator index for July to December 1995 is now available. This six monthly comprehensive alphabetical listing of subjects, titles and contributors is a necessity for......