A review of In The Black Fantastic, an exhibition of art from the African diaspora which addresses racial injustice through myth and science fiction. The brutalist Hayward Gallery gives this art space for contemplation and appreciation. In The Black Fantastic When I want interesting, challenging exhibition programming, the Hayward Gallery is one of my London […]
A review of Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 1950s – Now, on at Tate Britain. An interesting exhibition, but does it go far enough in exploring what lies beneath the art? Life Between Islands There’s an interesting statement at the entrance to Life Between Islands: Caribbean-British Art 1950s – Now, which sets out the Tate’s […]
Get ready for a bumper week of architectural treasures as we embark on Part II of 2024 Open House. Open House London 2024: Part II You know how I got so overexcited at Open House this year that I had to split my post in two (first part here)? Well buckle up everyone, this second […]
The Shatter Box returns to the Lion and Unicorn Theatre, posing questions about our relationship to the truth and to each other. The Shatter Box The Lion and Unicorn Theatre, and resident theatre company Proforça, have a special place in this blogger’s heart. Back in 2021 after a particularly dreary lockdown, I was absolutely delighted […]
The Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) is in the perfect spot to bring together centuries of history under one roof. Museu d’Història de Barcelona (Barcelona City History Museum) Today marks our final museum outing in Barcelona. After this it’s a quick detour to Andorra and then back to London. And as museum […]
