A review of the Southbank Centre’s socially distanced winter display of light-based art. Much smaller-scale than Canary Wharf’s offering, but perhaps more interesting for it. You Found Another Outdoor Light/Art Exhibition? Yes I did, thanks for noticing! Shortly after visiting Connected by Light at Canary Wharf, I noticed the Southbank Centre had undertaken something similar. […]
A review of Connected by Light at Canary Wharf. In which I am pleased to find some outdoor art to enjoy! One of the few cultural outlets available to Londoners in these cold winter months is this display of nine light artworks on the Canary Wharf estate. Connected By Light. An Art Installation I Can […]
A review of the 9th season of Sculpture in the City. More of an assemblage of outdoor art than a real sculpture festival, but in the current situation it’s a good opportunity to get out and see some artworks. Sculpture in the City, Lockdown Style Sculpture in the City, like Canary Wharf’s Connected by Light […]
One final last minute art dash for the winter exhibition season, and it’s to the delectable Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life at the Courtauld Gallery. Wayne Thiebaud at the Courtauld Gallery It’s been a busy start to the year already. I always seem to get myself into difficulty at this time of year, getting behind […]
The historian in me was most excited about Malta’s Neolithic sites. With so many options to choose from despite Malta being a very small country, which ones should visitors prioritise? A Guide to Malta’s Neolithic Sites Long time readers know I love archaeology. If there is an archaeological site within reach during a holiday, I […]
Waddesdon Manor is glorious at Christmas, and just within reach of London as a daytrip destination. Waddesdon Manor: a Perfect Christmas Outing My path to Waddesdon Manor was a rather serendipitous one. I’ve now lived in London so long that I rarely have the energy for the types of daytrips I once embarked on. But […]
Wayne Mc Gregor emerges as a key collaborator and experimenter in the age of AI in Infinite Bodies at Somerset House. Wayne McGregor at Somerset House It’s that time of year when I start trying to rush around the exhibitions of the London winter season. Expect a flurry of ‘LAST CHANCE TO SEE’ posts in […]
My festive Dickens habit took a slight detour this year with The Signalman at the Drayton Arms Theatre – a brief, atmospheric ghost story I hadn’t encountered before. The Signalman I’m always up for a Dickens ghost story at Christmas. A Christmas Carol is my perennial favourite, and I’ve written about it here before. But […]
A first trip to Central Asia provides an opportunity to think about history, continuity, nature and culture, all while traversing the incredible landscapes of the Tien Shan Mountains. Back for Another Hiking Trip It’s been a while since we’ve done posts about hiking here on the Salterton Arts Review. We do the odd walking tour, […]
A feminist reworking of Frankenstein by British Touring Shakespeare brings new life to Gothic horror. On at the Bridge House Theatre just in time for Halloween. Frankenstein – British Touring Shakespeare I’m here today with another Halloween-appropriate offering for you. From mysterious bog bodies on our last spooky outing, we now return to classic Gothic […]
