More tourist-oriented than our last stop in Prague, Speculum Alchemiae is nonetheless an enjoyable and unusual attraction. Speculum Alchemiae As you know if you read my last post, during my recent visit to Prague I was hoping to see a couple of interesting museums. Get off the beaten track, ideally. There are many museums in […]
The National Gallery Prague houses its medieval art in the historic Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia. A marvellous place to display religious items with a connection to their original settings. How To Choose A Museum In Prague I recently had an opportunity to travel to Prague, with a couple of hours to myself to […]
A very brief visit to Prague gives me a chance to try out a gamified way to explore the city. With Questo app in hand we take a look at sites linked to Franz Kafka, woven together by a story with roots in The Metamorphosis. A Stroll Around Prague Today’s experiment in tourism came about […]
A first foray into the Fotografiska family of galleries introduces me to several new photographers and one old favourite in a new medium. Fotografiska, Stockholm Edition In a very unassuming way, this photography gallery in the Södermalm district of Stockholm has joined the ranks of global museum brands. The Louvre and Guggenheim are prominent examples […]
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. […]
It’s time for the Salterton Arts Review’s annual tradition of welcoming in the new year by reflecting on this year’s cultural highlights. It’s the 2023 countdown! The 2023 Countdown: A Year In Review Looking back at my post from this time last year, I had urged myself in 2023 not to overdo things by trying […]
The Salterton Arts Review takes you to Budapest for a long weekend – plenty of history and arts to keep even the most voracious culture lover happy, before relaxing with a pleasant soak in one of the city’s public baths. A Long Weekend In Budapest The Salterton Arts Review recently had the opportunity to spend […]
For the culture lover on a business trip to Hyderabad, you may feel the pull of wanting to get out and explore the city like a tourist. The following guide suggests some ways to make use of limited time in order to still get a feel for a vibrant and multi-layered city. Mixing Business And […]
A two-for-one experience in historic Spitalfields: visitors get to see the early development of Christo’s later monumental art, and explore a unique Georgian house. Gagosian Open Christo: Early Works is the first in a new series of exhibitions by the Gagosian Gallery. Gagosian Open will see the network of galleries displaying artworks in unusual contexts. […]
At a loose end for an hour or two in Paris, I check to see whether large language models are up to the task of tour guiding by doing a walking tour with ChatGPT. What’s All This Then? You heard me, in this post I’m doing a walking tour with ChatGPT. Let’s take a step […]
