Tate Britain
The 80s: Photographing Britain
25/02/25 13:24 Filed in: Personal
The 80s: Photographing Britain is an exhibition currently running at the Tate Britain. I visited this last week with Sheena. Not only was she as lively and knowledgeable as ever, she also disclosed a long-standing interest in photography. So that is something else that connects us. Read More…
Now you see us
11/07/24 23:29 Filed in: Personal
On Tuesday, Ariane returned to Tate Britain for the exhibition Now You See Us: Women Artists in Britain 1520–1920. I had two reasons for doing so. The first was educational. I realised that I had not heard of any female artists, except Gwen John, and the only painting of hers that I knew was her self-portrait (which is included in the exhibition). Second, to strengthen my growing sense of femaleness, as I am more and more seeing everything from a female point of view. Read More…
Ariane the Londoner
25/06/24 23:01 Filed in: Personal
Ariane made her London debut three weeks ago with the Pride Eucharist at St James’s Piccadilly. A lovely contemplative service with Taizé chants and beautiful music and liturgy. On that occasion she was accompanied by Penny and Paul from Farncombe. Today, Ariane went back to London, this time on her own, and this time for a double treat. It was, however, unfortunate to be wearing a long black dress, on what felt like the hottest day of the year so far. Read More…