Category: Art

Autumn in Madrid

In Valencia in 2016 I saw Joaquín Sorolla‘s pictures for the first time. In March this year I saw more of his work at The Royal Academy in London.

Kenwood Revisited

“Lord Mansfield received important guests here, as they admired his books and Robert Adam’s stunning decoration. Adam drew on the architecture of ancient Roman buildings and his own theories about colour to create one of the most innovative late 18th century British interiors.” (Kenwood Guide)

Shopping by Tube

Most people who live in London have walked along the Brompton Road between Harrods and Harvey Nichols; it takes about five minutes if the pavement isn’t too congested.

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Phil May

Spot the difference.

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Stare Case

Yesterday I was taken to see Peter Doig’s large, colourful pictures at the Courtauld. They were OK but not worth the double-digit millions they sometimes fetch at auction.

Coats of Arms

As I get older I dread change so I stick with the same utility and insurance companies year in, year out; no doubt wasting a lot of money.

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Spain and the Hispanic World

How to spend it? Philanthropists in the past have spent fortunes building collections that are internationally acclaimed for their quality today.

3 D Donatello

You may have been to the Vermeer exhibition at the Rijks Museum in Amsterdam.