The preservation of unused industrial sites always brings along a conundrum – what to do with this space? Having the … More
Tag: art
Basilica
During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes … More
Sculpture and perspective
On what was the outskirts of Florence is an estate which is now a welcome green refuge in a busy … More
Florence Art
Florence has long been a home for art, the Medici family were patrons to many artists and the legacy remains. … More
Breathing light
One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded. Voluntary donations are … More
Revealed
I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More
Prison art
When ArtAngel takes over a venue as a gallery, they seek to combine existing and specially commissioned pieces in the … More
Prison life
Between the closure of the Young Offenders Institution at Reading Prison and the opening of the ArtAngel exhibition, nothing was … More
Designing for Penguins and Paintings
One of the special exhibitions on at the V&A this year is about the influence Ove Arup had on design and … More
Permanent bits and pieces
The V&A has an extensive permanent collection on display throughout the building. I sometimes think the permanent exhibition gets a bit … More