It is two years since I was in Venice for the autumn term studying medieval tombs and contemporary art. Pre pandemic it seemed a different time with the only things to worry about being floods and industrial action from the lecturers. Hey Ho – what’s new. But it did make me think about the wonderful…
Month: November 2021
Bridget Riley talks to Kirsty Walk about her art on television
Compton Verney in Warwickshire provided a very enjoyable visit three years ago, taking in Op Art and some wonderful works by Bridget Riley. Her works were also a very valuable artistic juxtaposition to the Barbara Hepworth retrospective we visited in Wakefield earlier this year. So it was a great delight finding her being interviewed by…
Bill Woodrow and Richard Deacon at The Icon Gallery in Birmingham
Shared drawing with paint & ink features in my new header. Bill Woodrow and Richard Deacon have been working in collaboration since the 1990s, mainly in sculpture. Their methodology is either to work in the same studio on a sculpture or drawing or exchange versions allowing the work to evolve. I Can’t Stand The Rain is…
Peter Paul Rubens and my Painting of the Month for November – A Carmelite Prior.
What is good art? Since I have been studying art I have often been asked this question and of course there is no real answer. But many years ago a critic gave me a clue. He said for art to touch the inner self it should be strong in three characteristics; namely technique, originality and…
Anish Kapoor New Paintings at Modern Art Oxford
The Museum of Modern Art in Oxford has a long history of displaying established artists as well as up and coming talent. The exhibitions range from those that resemble the morning after the art school party to those of sheer emotional brilliance. The current exhibition, Painting, is definitely in the latter category, showcasing new works…
White Box Art Channel 