After sating my need to snap mountains of fruit and veg we head into Malaga town to check out some sights. I’ve previously only seen Malaga cathedral from the outside but as the mum enjoys a good church potter we headed inside! Original plans would have seen the structure with two towers but funds ranContinue reading “Malaga moments”
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Back to Spain
Whizzing through this year’s travels now. Next up on the trail in May was a return visit to Malaga combined with Seville and Cadiz. I’ve not got too many snaps of Malaga as it’s already been fairly well covered in previous blog posts. Being a particularly useless travel blogger today as I just can’t rememberContinue reading “Back to Spain”
Brick Lane revisited
Along with a glut of candy coloured neon joy we also took a tour of some of London’s street art hot spots. We take a quick turn around Wood Street in Walthamstowe before heading to my favourite art spotting haunt – Brick Lane. We first visited around four years ago and it’s interesting to see howContinue reading “Brick Lane revisited”
Neon wonderland
Taking a brief break from our Japanese Odyessy to document a quick trip to London this weekend. Staying with a university friend in Amersham we first head to Walthamstowe, the home of 90s boy band E17! There’s a surprisingly quaint old village centre with a 15th century timbered house. But our main focus is hidden,Continue reading “Neon wonderland”
Dans l’oeil d’une Sirene
While in Pont Croix I was intrigued by a huge, colourful painting on the wall of a church. It had the evocative title of Dans L’oeil d’une Sirene – In the Eye of the Mermaid. This turned out to be one of many sumptuous, marine themed paintings by Jean-Noel Duchemin. His fishy delights wereContinue reading “Dans l’oeil d’une Sirene”
Tate – old school
Having sampled some of the more modern art on offer in the Tate we also had time to wander around some of the older works (or, as I like to call it, the “real” art!!) Yes, controversial I know, but I am not a massive fan of “modern” art, Hence the last time I visitedContinue reading “Tate – old school”
Tate walk through
Having a cultural moment now with a very quick whisk around the Tate gallery. It’s crammed pack full of an awe inspiring display of incredible art, from the rich, sumptuous pre raphaelites to uber modern, conceptual pieces. As we had very limited time we opted for the super quick immersion into all that the TateContinue reading “Tate walk through”
Art or vandalism?
Banksy is an interesting phenomena. Once classed as a vandal, his art work is now protected from other “vandals” and art collectors!! Here’s two examples of his iconic work. Preserved from tourists and the tender ministrations of other street artists by a sheet of perspex. Above, His Master’s Voice – possibly one of his bestContinue reading “Art or vandalism?”