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Tag: art

Industrial becomes urban

The preservation of unused industrial sites always brings along a conundrum – what to do with this space? Having the … More

art, Europe, Germany, ironworks, Saarland, travel, UNESCO, UNESCO World Heritage Site, urban art, Urban Art Biennale, Völkinger Hütte, Völklingen

Basilica

During my travels I have encountered a few basilicas, most recently in Malta and Poland. Curious as to what makes … More

art, basilica, cathedral, catholic church, Italy, rome, rotunda, sculpture, travel

Sculpture and perspective

On what was the outskirts of Florence is an estate which is now a welcome green refuge in a busy … More

art, Bacchus, Boboli Gardens, Firenze, Florence, garden, gardens, Italy, sculpture, travel

Florence Art

Florence has long been a home for art, the Medici family were patrons to many artists and the legacy remains. … More

art, Birth of Venus, Botticelli, Firenze, Florence, Italy, marble, sculpture, travel, Uffizi

Breathing light

One of the things I love about the museums in South Kensington is how they are funded.  Voluntary donations are … More

art, design, Exhale, living chandelier, London, museum, science, South Kensington, travel, V&A

Revealed

I’ll tell you more about Reading Prison next week, this week I want to bring a current exhibit to your … More

art, boiler room, design, London, museum, oculus, Shade, travel, Victoria & Albert Museum

Prison art

When ArtAngel takes over a venue as a gallery, they seek to combine existing and specially commissioned pieces in the … More

art, ArtAngel, Berkshire, England, Marlene Dumas, Pier Paolo Pasolini, Reading, Reading Goal, Reading Prison, travel, UK

Prison life

Between the closure of the Young Offenders Institution at Reading Prison and the opening of the ArtAngel exhibition, nothing was … More

art, ArtAngel, Berkshire, rdguk, Reading, Reading Goal, Reading Prison, travel

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

art, design, England, London, Menil Collection, museum, Ove Arup, Penguin Pool, travel, UK, United Kingdom

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

art, biscuit tin, England, Huntley & Palmer, London, museum, Public art, sewing, sewing history, sewing machine, travel

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