Walking down to the art suppliers I saw these faces then the warehouse under renovation. Are they past or future local inhabitants? I have no idea but enjoyed this temporary art which brightened up my day. Thanks to the artist/s for your work.
Places
Brancusi’s Studio in Paris
Some places I never tire of visiting and this, just by the Pompidou Centre in Paris, is one. Brancusi gave his studio to the nation with the pre-condition that it remained exactly as he had left it. Casts, finished work and objects from his daily life all exist together in perfect balance. Well, almost perfect. One of […]
Temporary tree sculpture
This was seen on Columbia Road on the way to the flower market. I’m not normally there early in the morning but am glad we were as these tulips wouldn’t have looked so fresh a few hours later. I have no idea who made this but, whoever you are, thank you.
Out and about on London’s streets
I love to show my city off to visiting friends and invariably discover things myself on the way. Granary Square, the new location behind Kings Cross, is somewhere I pass by and visit regularly. This time, however, we saw the night-time fountain light show. These shots only give a hint of the gaudiness of colour . They did […]
Tate Britain gorgeously refreshed
The big change for me upon visiting the restored Tate Britain was the quality of light. It hits you as soon as you walk in due, in large part, to the rotunda under which is the beautifully detailed spiralling staircase. The members room is now finally in a proper space – I actively looking forward […]
The Fara Workshop in Islington, London
Fresh new ventures for the New Year include the Fara workshop recently opened right next to the Crafts Council offices in Islington. This is the latest project by the Fara Foundation, a charity working with children in Romania. Donated fabric is made into garments for sale by the in-house design team who will also be offering […]