Historic Sites

Modernista Architecture In Barcelona

Getting to know Barcelona’s three godfathers of Catalan Modernist (or Modernista) architecture is a great way to learn about the city’s history and explore famous and not-so famous buildings. Today’s post is a sampler of a few of those sights and stories. Modernisme? Catalan Modernism? Modernista? Firstly: a clarification. When we talk about Catalan Modernism […]

Theatre

Metamorphosis – Frantic Assembly / Lyric Hammersmith, London

A somewhat disappointing adaptation of Kafka’s classic novella, Metamorphosis is visually impressive but muddled. Metamorphosis Yes, I was disappointed. I had high hopes for this production: it reached me via targeted social media advertising and looked great. As a former student of German and aspiring member of the intelligentsia of course I’ve read The Metamorphosis. […]

Exhibitions

Pesellino: A Renaissance Master Revealed // Discover Liotard and the Lavergne Family Breakfast – National Gallery, London (LAST CHANCE TO SEE)

Two small, free exhibitions at the National Gallery explore artists in depth. Which will your favourite be between Pesellino and his sumptuous colours and Liotard’s portraits observed in soft pastels? The National Gallery’s Latest in Mini-Exhibitions It’s been a while since I’ve been to see the National Gallery‘s small exhibitions. As well as their bigger, […]

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