What a wonderful entry to my virtual museum journey.
The British Museum site is definitely worth a visit.
I chose the Mold Gold Gap to investigate. Something that brightened up my day.
Category: free entry
Finding that pick me up
Ocean Liners: Speed and Style at the V&A June 2018
Ocean Liners: Speed and Style at the V&A
This exhibition was a joy. It felt like a cruise in a world of beauty. Some exhibitions are thought provoking, some shocking but this one was pure pleasure. If you ever need a pick me up, its always worth scanning the cultural sector, there will always be something there for you.
My favourite Christmas tree
An interactive audio-visual installation by stage designer Es Devlin
I am looking back on photos and visits I made over the Christmas break and there is no doubt that my favourite 2017 Christmas tree is ‘The Singing Tree’ by Es Devin at the V&A London. I don’t think it is too late to go and see it either.
The tree sings words, which have been collected from V&A visitors and produces a constantly regenerating ‘carol’ sung by an interactive choir of human and synthesized voices.
A beautiful tree, in an amazing setting and with voices in the background created something which touched all your senses.
As Christmas comes to a close and 2018 is nearly upon us, I am taking time out to review the forthcoming cultural landscape and it looks exciting!
A ceramics experience
Max Mara Art Prize for Women: Emma Hart Mamma Mia!
A really innovative way of seeing and experiencing ceramics, design and more at the Whitechapel Gallery.
Max Mara Art Prize for Women: Emma Hart Mamma Mia!
There is definitely more than meets the eye.
Two other exhibitions are also showing at the Whitechapel Gallery but worth noting: this exhibition closes on the 3rd Sept.
A breadth of colour in the Darkness
Always keep your eyes open for a surprise find. My recent find was the Marc Chagall Windows in the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Reims France.
Seeing something beautiful always takes my breadth away.
Lightening my spirits
Work by Natalia Avdeeva at the Bankside Gallery
An exhibition worth going to at Bankside Gallery. ‘Above And Beyond’ A Major Exhibition of Paintings and Drawings by Natalia Avdeeva. Land – Sea – Cityscapes.
Natalia’s work has a depth and colour, which lightens ones spirits. Finding artists outside the larger institutions is invigorating. This exhibition is free, in a great location and on until 2nd July.
Objects,Spaces and Inspiration
Whenever I need some inspiration and today was one of those days, I search for a creative wonderland and aim for that. Today it was the Tate Modern that I went to and a free exhibition entitled ‘Between Object And Architecture’ was where I found myself. This piece by Cristina Iglesias ‘Pavilion Suspended in a Roon/2005’ drew my attention and created a space and food for thought.
Fashion, Art and Henry Moore
Out and about in London you are bound to find something that will surprise you. Well I did and by chance I came across a place called ‘Makers House’. I found myself in a surprisingly fashionable and artistic extravaganza.
Burberry & the Henry Moore Foundation had created a space to celebrate the New February Burberry collection and was free to enter. But this was no ordinary fashion display; the clothing was intertwined with Henry Moore’s most famous sculptures and alongside working models and maquettes. This was an exhibition at its best, objects and displays extremely thoughtfully displayed both inspirational and informative.
Burberry clothing hung beautifully, sculptures were placed elegantly and videos provided an insight into Henry Moore’s work. His thought process, where and how he worked and the challenges creating his large scale sculptures were all part of the story. This all cleverly provided a taste of the arts and if you wanted to see more of Henry Moore’s work leaflets promoting a forthcoming exhibition of Henry Moore’s work in Herts in April were handed out. The staff were also very helpful which makes such a difference. People are a key part of any experience.
This was definitely a successful and fun way to present art and fashion as one.
Draped Reclining Mother and Baby 1983 Polystyrene. The Henry Moore Foundation acquired 1993. (Photo from display at the Makers House Burberry & Henry Moore show Feb 2017)
Saying something without words.
Sculpture by Antony Gormley
Its great when an artwork portrays how you feel. The weather is really cold today and finding this piece By Antony Gormley at Tate Britain said exactly how I feel.The language of art is wonderful.
Pause for thought in Bermondsey
Anselm Kiefer ‘Walhalla‘, White Cube Bermondsey
Begin your 2017 cultural journey with a trip to the White Cube, Bermondsey exhibition space and experience ‘Walhalla’ an Anselm Kiefer exhibition. It’s amazing, thought provoking and intriguing. The exhibition provides so much to see and talk about, that there is no doubt you will want to utilise one of the many eating and drinking venues on offer in the area. A coffee, a further read of the exhibition handout and a deep and meaningful pause for thought wrapped up my 2017 cultural day.
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