Tag arts

I like all kinds of art – music, theatre, film, sculpture etc – but in recent times, it’s visual art that interests me more, especially contemporary works. Here’s some of the stuff that I’ve found interesting lately.

End Of Exile

There was a brief moment tonight when I looked at my friend Kate with surprise/shock in my eyes. We were having a glass of wine at a rather crowded exhibition … Read the rest “End Of Exile”

Sydney Opera House

My Staycation

“It’s all too easy to take a nice photograph in Sydney”, I thought to myself as I walked around Circular Quay yesterday. A minute or so earlier I’d been stopped … Read the rest “My Staycation”

Ron Mueck - untitled (old woman in bed) 2000-2002 at AGNSW

Holiday Resolutions

As I walked around the city today, I thought about the ways in which my life could be “different” as I return to work next week. In some ways, these … Read the rest “Holiday Resolutions”

Divas

In the midst of all the posters on Götgatan (the main street of Södermalm) promoting concerts, festivals, comedy nights, and dance clubs, there was one I saw the other week … Read the rest “Divas”

Greta Garbo Grave

Greta Garbo’s Grave

They say Garbo was elusive in her life. She’s somewhat elusive in death also, it seems. Even though I’d found some online instructions about how to find her grave, they … Read the rest “Greta Garbo’s Grave”

Fotografiska Museet Cafe

Fotografiska Museet

“I think I’ve found the spot for my fiftieth birthday”, I told Sue as we sat and enjoyed some late afternoon refreshments at the top floor cafe of Stockholm’s Fotografiska … Read the rest “Fotografiska Museet”