Sometimes people ask why I like Kandinsky so much. Just look. Tate Modern, London:Expressionists Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider.
Blue Rider at the Tate: Kandinsky Front and Center
October 6, 2024
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Hyde Park on a Rainy Day
October 6, 2024
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We decided to walk from Marylebone to see the Market at Portabello Road. It was a long walk, but filled with real London sights. The market itself seems more suited to Hollywoood movie watchers than to us. But we’re glad we went.
Iceberg?
Or swan?
Headless at the end.
A Modest Proposal
January 16, 2024
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Our trip to Rio was memorable and filled with love on all fronts. NYE in Leblon, Philosophy sesssions, poetry, and the most magical wedding we’ve ever attended. So how to celebrate Romey’s birthday?
With some misdirection and planning, that’s how.
The only person who may have had an inkling about what was to come might have been Noelie. We bought the black diamonds together in London.
So dinner plans were made at the Hotel Santa Teresa (a place we are going to have to stay one day). Dinner was excellent.
But what’s this Christmasy looking thing? A birthday gift?
Delivered with the lines, “I have a question first. Would you like to be a McGraw?”
Yes.
And with that, our trip to Rio reached perfection.
The Barbican: Fenella Humphreys & Leah Broad
November 6, 2023
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The set of sonatas played by Fenella Humphreys & Leah Broad at the barbican was impressive and moving. Excellent Sunday concert featuring a quartet of overlooked female composers.
The shoes!
A Quick Tate
November 6, 2023
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Heading to the Tate Modern after landing in London has become quite the tradition. This was a quick hit through the regular collection.
A view from the terrace at the top: London caged.
Yayoi was unavailable (advance tickets required) so see this entry instead.
The eyes follow you
March 24, 2013
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Meanwhile in London, far away from the Apothecary Shed, we found this lesbian petting art in the The Tramshed men’s room.
No, the women’s room did not have gay petting. We looked. But there was a cow in a tank with a chicken on its back (by Damian Hirst).
This is not the cow you’re looking for.
