A review of Magnificent Maps of London – a rare weekend opening is a great chance to see this exhibition at the London Metropolitan Archives in Clerkenwell. London Metropolitan Archives Judge me if you will, but I’m such a museum geek I keep a list of exhibitions I would like to see in the back […]
A review of Reframed: The Woman in the Window, an excellent thematic exhibition on for a few weeks more at the Dulwich Picture Gallery Reframed: The Woman In The Window Dulwich Picture Gallery, it’s been a while. The last time I was here was for Unearthed: Photography’s Roots. There was a Helen Frankenthaler exhibition in […]
A review of Edvard Munch: Masterpieces From Bergen, a dissection of an artist’s exploration of painting style through one collection. My Favourite Tiny Exhibition Space Since its reopening, I think the Courtauld Gallery might have become my favourite place for temporary exhibitions. Or one of them, at least. And what I love about it is […]
A review of Jean-Michel Basquiat: King Pleasure, on at the Starrett-Lehigh Building in New York’s Chelsea art district. A very enjoyable exhibition with a unique point of view: just a shame about the price tag. A Major Basquiat Exhibition? Sign Me Up! My recent trip to Chicago and New York was a little delayed because… […]
A review of Matisse: The Red Studio, an interesting small-scale exhibition at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA). Back in New York, And Straight To MoMA After a long weekend in Chicago, I had an opportunity recently to spend a few days in New York. Art and culture were not the primary objectives of […]
A review of Yeast Nation: The Triumph of Life at the Southwark Playhouse. It’s not for everyone, but if you like your evening’s entertainment to be a bit bonkers then this could be for you! Yeast Nation Please let me preface this by saying that I don’t recommend this show for everyone. If you’re the […]
A review of Grayson Perry’s tapestry series The Vanity of Small Differences, on display at Salisbury Cathedral. What does the ecclesiastical setting add to the works? Let’s find out! Grayson Perry At Salisbury Cathedral The Salterton Arts Review is back in Salisbury. Last year we spent a weekend here exploring various sights including Salisbury Cathedral, […]
A review of Tom, Dick & Harry at the Alexandra Palace Theatre. This endlessly creative WWII escape story balances light and shade in a compelling theatrical tour de force. Tom, Dick & Harry Is it WWII Week on the Salterton Arts Review? The last post was all about Jack Absolute Flies Again, a WWII retelling […]
A review of Jack Absolute Flies Again, a reworking of Sheridan’s The Rivals, by Richard Bean and Oliver Chris. A rollicking romp set in a commandeered WWII airfield. The Rivals Reborn Long-time readers will know that I actually quite like walking in as an unprepared audience member. No prior assumptions, just taking things as they […]
A review of Henry VIII at Shakespeare’s Globe in London. Find out why this is one of the Bard’s lesser-performed works, and what this production is all about. Henry VIII A feature of the Globe’s Shakespearean mission which I appreciate is its commitment to staging all of the Bard’s works, not just the popular ones. […]
