The only Inquisitor’s Palace in the world that’s open to the public? How could I not stop by for a visit? A Final Stop in and around Valletta We have been busy over the past few days! I wrote a post introducing Malta and exploring some of the options for culture lovers. We then did […]
During my recent stay in Malta I decided to step outside Valletta’s city walls and explore Floriana beyond. Join me as we look at historic sites, take in the views, and generally get to grips with this interesting settlement. An(other) Introduction to Floriana If you’ve been following the last few posts on my blog, you’ll […]
It’s been another jam-packed year here at the Salterton Arts Review. Join me as we review a few highlights and reminisce about the year that was. It’s the 2025 countdown! The 2025 Countdown: A Year in Review 2025. What a year! A challenging one in many ways on the personal front, which I won’t go […]
Works by Gilbert and George from the last 25 years fill the Hayward Gallery in a riotous, colourful, cheeky yet unflinching look at modern life. Gilbert and George Here we go, it has begun. I promised you a slew of LAST CHANCE TO SEE posts as I scurry about the soon-to-close exhibitions of the London […]
Visiting MICAS in Malta, I found myself unexpectedly reunited with Milton Avery’s paintings, in a space where history, architecture and contemporary art unite. Revisiting Milton Avery The last time (and possibly the first time) I spent real time with Milton Avery’s work was at Milton Avery: American Colourist at the Royal Academy in 2022. That […]
Fort St Elmo spans centuries of history, even predating Valletta. Aim to spend at least half a day here to explore the fort and National War Museum thoroughly. A Final Stop in Valletta We bookended our recent trip to Malta with stays in Valletta. For the first couple of nights we stayed in the Old […]
An imposing building in the middle of Valletta’s Old Town, the Grand Master’s Palace is a great place to learn about the history of Malta from the Knights Hospitaller onwards. To Begin With, What is a Grand Master? In my last post, we visited Malta’s National Museum of Archaeology. I love archaeology, so that was […]
With some of the most interesting archaeological sites in Europe in Malta, Valletta’s National Museum of Archaeology is a must-see. The National Museum of Archaeology It’s no secret here on the Salterton Arts Review that I love archaeology. I actually wanted to be an archaeologist when I was younger, until I realised that the reality […]
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 […]
London continues to provide a fine selection of adaptations of A Christmas Carol, with a hip hop dance version and a West End comedy on the cards for this year. Two New Scrooges for 2025 You knew this post was coming, didn’t you? You long-time readers, at least. For as much as the Salterton Arts […]
