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Archive | Artists
Conrad’s wisdom confounds me again
I think you will find Conrad’s post on Art appreciation accurate and entertaining. Sturgeon’s law which John Cowan refers to in his comment is a good one except when applied to the Turner Prize where 90% seems a bit low! http://vunex.blogspot.com/2008/12/schllen-der-leidenschaft.html
Buying paintings for the nation
Bullied by Ian Cox to jump off the fence, I suppose I must make at least some comment on The Titian issue. He is generally accepted as one of the great painters of his time. 1. How many of Titian’s works are there in public and private ownership in Great Britain and permanently on view […]
Chilly business for the time of year
I imagine it is getting cold in NYC so I have posted this for Museworthy, it sort of says it all! Can anyone tell me the painter?
Raphael, Madonna
Thanks Ian Cox (26th October 2008) and Mail on line for this story. Sometimes restoration is for the better. PS I found a poem by Big Kenny While walking in the park one day, I saw a sculpture in my way. It stood alone, so tall and proud, The top of the statue next to […]
Practise makes perfect
I am honoured; I have just discovered that I was “blog of the day” on LW Godsil’s blog for June 5th. Her jewellery is amazing, see here http://lwgodsilsjadisjewelry.blogspot.com/2008/06/practice.html She mentioned the proverb “practise makes perfect”; recently I heard on the wireless a discussion on music and the acquisition of real skill at playing an instrument; […]
Monsieur William Bouguereau is well represented
Lovers of the works displayed on the Art Renewal Centre, who want to invest in fine art which goes on the wall should be in New York this week-end to visit Sotheby’s exhibition. A rare occasion to see these paintings before the get locked away again. There are some well known names there, Monsieur Bouguereau […]
Sculpture Garden Project
Diana, Paolo Persico and Tommaso Solari 1770 -1780 Statue of Apennine, Giambologna 1569- 1581 Ian, here are a couple of ideas for a garden project, or back-yard project depending on which side of the pond you live! Pictures thanks to Taschen.
Dorset Sunflowers
To all lovers of Van Gough, I apologise, in part, for my opinions and in respect for you all, I add the joke I saw in a bunch of flowers my wife brought home recently; these three specimens which are now past their best! We will plant the seeds next year to see if they […]
Angel of the South, Ebbsfleet Landmark
Just how low profile is this project? Interesting how difficult it seems to be to get people to judge the five ideas from the Artists (flavoured with a Turner Prize or two so you know where we are coming from). A interesting paragraph from here yesterday sums it all up nicely, and I quote: Controversy […]
