There’s been a lot of dismay at the events of 2016. The deaths of David Bowie, Carrie Fisher, the dramatic political events of BREXIT and that US… Read more “2016 – Goodbye to all that?”
Tag: 2016
Delhi and North India
The architecture and culture of Northern India is one of constant assimilation, adaptation, and syncretism or synergy. But architecture doesn’t live apart from a wider culture. Architecture,… Read more “Delhi and North India”
FRIEZE London
Frieze usually makes my blood run cold. Over-privileged liggers braying loudly at gallery openings; hideous fashion faux pas masquerading as an acceptable ‘artiness’ …
Meanwhile the actual art tends to be forgotten. (more…)
Light & Space
The nights draw in. Temperatures drop. Summer is increasingly a memory. I’m determined to extend the season by enoying as much light and space as I can, when I can. (more…)
Poverty Wears a Young Female Face
Up to the mid 1990s, the advanced economies largely succeeded in delivering the promise of growing prosperity for the majority of their citizens. Prosperity was built on… Read more “Poverty Wears a Young Female Face”
Elizabeth Fraser: Voice & Magic
For me, few voices are as magical as Elizabeth Fraser’s. The former Cocteau Twins vocalist has also worked with Massive Attack, Future Sound of London, Craig Armstrong… Read more “Elizabeth Fraser: Voice & Magic”
The sound of gender and race in film
An odd concept perhaps, but this data visualisation is a great way to make the point that diversity needs to be fought for. The ugly sound of… Read more “The sound of gender and race in film”
