I’d like to take a moment to talk about the practical applications of Art, just to establish that Art is relevant to everyone, and not some load of effete rubbish for an intellectual few. Architecture isn’t something that immediately springs to mind when someone says “Art”, yet it’s probably the form or art that most [...]
Entries from December 30th, 2006
The Human Truth Of It
December 22nd, 2006 1 Comment
So if I intend to talk about Art (in all forms) here I suppose I ought to set out my stall, first. Let’s start with a quote: “Art, in the human truth of it, touches the universal. Seeing Art, we recognise a thought we had but could not utter, are made less alone.” — Alan [...]
New Maps Of People
December 18th, 2006 No Comments
I spent a few hours this afternoon at the “London: A Life In Maps” exhibition at the British Library. Fascinating stuff, and I thoroughly recommend it. It’s a brilliant way to look at the history of London. It’s actually a slightly broader thing than it sounds, starting as it does with the earliest known depictions [...]
Turner
December 6th, 2006 No Comments
So, the Turner prize this year goes to Tomma Abts. Personally, I preferred Mark Titchner’s work – his themes and his general approach are things I have a lot of personal sympathy with, but hers were a close second favourite. I thought Phil Collins (not that one) documentary was interesting, but I think I’d rather [...]
Invisible Cities
December 3rd, 2006 No Comments
I have spent the last several days reading, and falling head over heels in love with “Invisible Cities” by Italo Calvino. There is absolutely nothing I don’t love about this book. The concept, the execution (I adore the form of the short monologue), the language and rhythm are absolutely sublime things, but past all that, [...]
