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Strange Hungers – Sadie Hennessy at WW Gallery

Posted on June 20, 2012 by b&b

Sadie Hennessy fills WW Gallery with intelligent, witty collages, prints and sculpture in a solo show entitled ‘Strange Hungers’. Those who didn’t make the private view missed Sadie’s amazing shoes – make sure you don’t miss the show!

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Tom Butler at Charlie Dutton Gallery

Posted on April 19, 2012 by b&b

We visited Tom Butler’s exhibition ‘Curio’ at Charlie Dutton Gallery today and were impressed with the show – over 100 appropriated photographs and etchings mixed with new photographic works beautifully displayed in the Princeton Street space. We had seen Tom’s … Continue reading →

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Paul Fryer at Pertwee Anderson & Gold

Posted on April 2, 2012 by b&b

 We attempted to see this show last week but turned up too early – they don’t open till 11.00. But I’m glad we made the effort to try again this week. I like this gallery, always pleasant & helpfull and providing … Continue reading →

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Capturing Britishness

Posted on March 4, 2012 by b&b

The Hayward Gallery in London is at the moment hosting two extraordinary exhibitions, David Shrigley: Brain Activity & Jeremy Deller: Joy in People. Shrigley has taken over the upstairs gallery with  drawings, sculpture, photographs and films providing a treat for any visitor … Continue reading →

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German Art at The Saatchi Gallery

Posted on February 29, 2012 by b&b

I’ve visited this show a few times now but still find it slightly disappointing. It’s not that the work on show is bad or uninspiring, for the most part (as with great German art) it’s impressive, energetic & fun, but … Continue reading →

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Sunday morning visit to ‘Picasso & Modern British Art’

Posted on February 19, 2012 by b&b

It’s an early start for us this Sunday (especially since wer’e still feeling the aftershock of Friday night’s PV of ‘Needle’s Eye at Transition Gallery). So we thought it would be relaxing to stroll around the new show at Tate Britain, ‘Picasso … Continue reading →

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The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman

Posted on November 7, 2011 by b&b

Too much Alan Measles was my first thought after visiting Perry’s exhibition at the British Museum. The inclusion of the bear into many of the artist’s works brought an unwelcome sentimentality that dulled down the show. Don’t get me wrong, … Continue reading →

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Nathalie Djurberg at Camden Arts Center

Posted on October 27, 2011 by b&b

I first saw Djurberg’s work a few years ago in a group show at the Royal College of Art and was interested in her technique and struck by the strange often darkly surreal subject matter. So I was looking forward to … Continue reading →

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Thursday 13th October

Posted on October 13, 2011 by b&b

Thursdays are antiques market at Spitalfields – a number of the regulars from the Jubilee Antiques Market set up stall here as well so we thought it would be a good way to start our day. After adding a few … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 12th October

Posted on October 12, 2011 by b&b

Today we started our London Art Week experience – first on the list was Gerhard Richter at Tate Modern: A retrospective of any artist with the stature of Richter is something that all art lovers look forward to, and with … Continue reading →

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