Issue 304: 2021 12 09: Hogarth and Europe

William Hogarth Marriage A-la-Mode: 2, The Tête à Tête about 1743 Oil on canvas, 69.9 x 90.8 cm Bought, 1824 NG114 https://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/paintings/NG114

9 December 2021 Hogarth and Europe Tate Britain   3 November 2021 – 20 March 2022 Review by William Morton This is an interesting Exhibition. Some of Hogarth’s works are very well-known such as the scene from the series, Marriage A-la-Mode, showing a very hung-over young husband slumped on a chair beside his restless and vapid… Continue reading Issue 304: 2021 12 09: Hogarth and Europe

Issue 298: 2021 10 28: Rodin / Anicka Yi

The Kiss 1901-4 Auguste Rodin 1840-1917 Purchased with assistance from the Art Fund and public contributions 1953 http://www.tate.org.uk/art/work/N06228

28 October 2021 The Making of Rodin            Tate Modern, 18 May – 21 November 2021 Anicka Yi Tate Modern, 12 October 2021 – 16 January 2022 Reviewed by William Morton Somewhat late to be reviewing ‘the Making of Rodin’… This is partly due to the pandemic (which has meant that one has failed to see… Continue reading Issue 298: 2021 10 28: Rodin / Anicka Yi

Issue 223: 2019 11 14: Tutankhamun

14 November 2019 Tutankhamun The Saatchi Gallery reviewed by Adam McCormack King Tut is back and this could be his farewell (and best) gig ever.  The recently opened exhibition of the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Saatchi Gallery displays the largest collection of artifacts ever exhibited in one place outside Egypt, many of which have… Continue reading Issue 223: 2019 11 14: Tutankhamun

Issue 220: 2019 10 24: Hansard

24 October 2019 Hansard: a play by Simon Woods The National Theatre. Reviewed by Adam McCormack Star Rating **** Robin and Diana are a couple under great strain.  It is 1988 and Robin is a minister in Mrs Thatcher’s government, spending his time travelling the country having to defend the Local Government Finance Act and,… Continue reading Issue 220: 2019 10 24: Hansard

Issue 209: 2019 07 04: The Hunt

04 July 2019 The Hunt The Almeida Theatre reviewed by Adam McCormack Star rating **** Lucas is the archetypal adored small town primary school teacher.  He is witty, lively and considerate, loved by pupils, parents and fellow teachers alike.  That he has turned to teaching following a split from his wife makes him still more… Continue reading Issue 209: 2019 07 04: The Hunt

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