The passage of time in Wellington and elsewhere
As a result of this visit we are members again.
A recommendation from EQ to see Edward Burra:
I enjoyed most of his work. Early stuff less stimulating and later UK scenery less appealing. Interesting images of Franc and USA in the 1920 and 30s.
The violence of war in Spain then WW2 are hard to view.
He also loved music and helped in design for operas. One o f which was about the Govan area of Glasgow:
During my recent trip to London for work I slipped in some culture. One event was a trip to the Royal Albert Hall to watch and listen to a Proms concert.
The main attraction was Beethoven’s Fifth.
The paino concerto was good to listen to and technically a great exhibition. The piece ‘Bruckner’s Skull’ was quite different and interesting.
I obtained my ticket on the day and so was a ‘Prommer’ for the first time- in the standing area in front of the stage. A good experience but hard on the feet by the end!
A trip to London to work for MP prior to Easter and the trip was extended to see someone about my hip. More of that later.
A trip to see Brentford play at the Emirates- butI could only watch the first 30 minutes because I had to go off to Harrow for my quickly arranged MRI.
No Adrian there as he was apparently too mentally tired from the Real Madrid Champions League QF win. So Ben’s turn.
A trip to the National Portrait Gallery again. Hockney. Apparently he had little time to do it- still very good.
An afternoon of culture.
I have never been here before- but I have been to the National Gallery next door.
I was not really familiar with Francis Bacon beforehand. His work did not really get me going- but some more interesting pieces.
Based on his style and relationships, I suppose he had a troubling life.
I was lucky to go to the game as Paul B. came up with an extra ticket – so I was back in my seat with the Percy.
Not a great game and we lost. Frustrating tactics- negative. Understandable tactics at the beginning but do do all the same, especially with subs on, when you are 0-2 behind. Annoying.
But ….. still sounds good:
A Sunday trip to see some Shakespeare. We we have seen a version of this play at the Rose and Crown, as part of the Shakespeare in the garden series.
It helps to have some idea of the story.
A great afternoon out, very well done. The actors so good and so funny. Not just the words but the timing and facial and bodily expressions.
My first attendance since watching the League Cup semi with TC against Tottenham- as a neutral guest.
Definitely ‘skin in the game’ for this one.
Another historic win with a very happy travelling support. Not a great spectacle. Brentford well-organised and Chelsea very limited.
Enjoy the ride!
Shaz and I had a couples day out.
Tate Modern to critique the art.
Hilma af Klint & Piet Mondrian. I found her style rather adolescent girl who was still playing with her crayons. I found the whole mystical connections difficult to appreciate. Mondrian was more of interest and his abstract forms more engaging and more recognisable to me and maybe other ordinary souls.
That was followed by a walk and lunch then a trip up the Shard to use the tickets from earlier in the year- booked when Joe was around.
-5 celsius this morning.
It certainly looked good but I am still feeling the chill indoors.