A review of Body Vessel Clay at Two Temple Place, a mansion built for William Waldorf Astor near the Thames in Central London. With works by three generations of Black female artists working in clay, this is a revelatory exhibition. Body Vessel Clay The last time I was at Two Temple Place was just as […]
A review of Inspired!, a new exhibition at the Guildhall Art Gallery, London. A deep dive into their storied collection. No, literally storied. Read on to find out more. Inspired! Guildhall Art Gallery, it’s been a while! I was last here what feels like a long time ago, between 2020 lockdowns, to see The Enchanted […]
A review of SAD, on at Omnibus Theatre in Clapham. Victoria Willing’s play about isolation, connection and grief has promise which is not quite fulfilled. SAD This is my second outing to Omnibus Theatre in Clapham, the first being for Small Change in 2021. Remind me to come back to a key point about Omnibus […]
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 […]
