In a compact country like Slovenia, taking a day trip is practical even on a short break to the capital Ljubljana. Let’s take a look at a couple of the popular contenders, thinking about the practicalities of getting there and learning about their historic and cultural importance. Exploring Slovenia My last two posts have focused […]
Ljubljana’s City Museum was the only museum I visited during my time in Slovenia (outside of small castle museums). I don’t think I could have chosen better, as the City Museum gives a perfect introduction to Ljubljanan history, culture and people. Mestni Muzej (City Museum) I really love a good city museum. There are generally […]
Ljubljana is an relatively undiscovered gem. With museums to visit, local wines to try, wildlife to spot and a friendly welcome to enjoy, Slovenia’s capital should be on more culture lovers’ radars. Read on for tips on what to see and do on your own long weekend in Ljubljana. Ljubljana For Culture Lovers My recent […]
A review of Van Gogh. Self Portraits, the exhibition which reopens London’s Courtauld Gallery after a well-timed refurbishment. With a brief note on how that refurbishment is looking as well! Van Gogh. Self Portraits On the surface, this is a very simple exhibition which does what it says on the tin. Self portraits. By Vincent […]
A review of Canaletto’s Venice Revisited, opening 1 April at the National Maritime Museum. This impressive exhibition is a wonderful chance to see Canaletto’s largest commission up close. But with strong messages about climate change and mass tourism, you may wonder if you should visit La Serenissima for yourself. Canaletto’s Venice Revisited This review follows […]
A description of a visit to All Hallows By The Tower, a London church with a long history and a small museum to boot. All Hallows By The Tower I was very pleased recently to be able to stop by All Hallows by the Tower and visit its interior and crypt museum. Most of the […]
A review of Jock McFadyen: Tourist Without A Guidebook at the Royal Academy in London. A mostly unpeopled London illuminates, like lockdown, the beauty and banality of our urban spaces. Jock McFadyen, RA Jock McFadyen was born in Scotland in 1950, moving to England aged 15 in 1966. He has a plethora of shows behind […]
A review of the Freud Museum, the house where Sigmund Freud spent his last days and Anna Freud preserved his memory over several decades. A real insight into their family life, as well as a wonderfully atmospheric shrine to the original psychoanalyst. The Freud Family In London I recently had the opportunity to visit the […]
A review of Hamlet, on now at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe Theatre. Without a big name/crowd pleaser in the lead role, this production is able to mine much darker scenes in the text. Hamlet The day I was due to go and see Hamlet at the Globe (more specifically at the indoor […]
A review of virtual reality experience Virtual Veronese at the National Gallery. A high-tech way to recontextualise what is otherwise one of many fine paintings in the Gallery’s collection. Art Experienced Virtually In the last couple of years I have noticed an upswing in the number of virtual reality experiences on offer. Perhaps it’s just […]
