Goya, limited by conventions
70 portraits by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) are currently shown at the National Gallery in London. Goya appeared in his own paintings, not as a random character like Botticelli did, […]
70 portraits by Francisco de Goya (1746-1828) are currently shown at the National Gallery in London. Goya appeared in his own paintings, not as a random character like Botticelli did, […]
That is one exhibition I didn’t expect to like but did. Most works by Jean-Etienne Liotard (1702-89, born in Geneva), a contemporary of Watteau, are in private collections, making the […]
58 national pavilions, seven ‘collateral’ events and 10 exhibitions outside the Biennale. That’s what I saw in just over five days last July. The made for 5.5 days of full […]
Frieze week is a term coined for the week of the famous Frieze art fair and also the other art fairs held at the same time. Frieze is a major […]
‘Ancient lives, new discoveries’ at the British Museum was one of the few exceptions to my exhibition viewing, which consists almost exclusively of exhibitions in the art field. I had […]
© Ana Escobar What is folk art? I had little idea on arriving at the British Folk Art exhibition during the Tate Britain summer party with my friend A. But […]
It’s my birthday today! I tried to find an artist born on the same day to have an interesting post but having had a quick look on the internet this […]
With Facing the Modern: The Portrait in Vienna 1900, the National Gallery has regained its status as a high-quality exhibition museum host, after several “so-so” shows. Facing the Modern is […]
Je n’ai pas lu Pierre Loti mais il a piqué ma curiosité, d’abord lors d’un voyage à Istanbul en 2011. Un de mes sites préférés à Istanbul est le cimetière […]
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La Fée Culturelle’s family is from Cambodia. She was born in France and now lives in London. Friends often ask her which exhibitions or museums…