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Category: Art

Art Blog London

John Martin: Apocalypse at Tate Britain

ward 02/12/2011

  Everyone loves a good Apocalypse and everyone seems to love John Martin’s work. I certainly did. John Martin was hugely popular in the 19th Century and toured the world … Read More

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Art Blog London

The Secret Cinema

ward 09/03/2011

Last week myself and Mrs wordofward went to the mysterious sounding ‘Secret Cinema’. We were invited by our hip and trendy friends who took us to Shunt. It’s not just … Read More

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Susan Hiller Exhibition

ward 18/02/2011

Being the cultural man about town that I am, I went to the Susan Hiller exhibition at Tate Britain yesterday. Actually, it was my wife’s suggestion otherwise I would have … Read More

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Art Blog Food/Drink London

Shunt at London Bridge.

ward 06/02/2010

Last night I went to a bar/club/theatre/art/performance/thing called Shunt with my wife and some creative friends. It’s a very difficult place to categorize except to say that it’s fucking brilliant. … Read More

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Pop Life: Art in a Material World at Tate Modern

ward 23/01/2010

This was a great exhibition. It is essentially about artists who mixed fame and the desire for fame and money with their art. These artists sought out as much publicity … Read More

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No Love Lost, Blue Paintings by Damien Hirst

ward 21/01/2010

I saw this the other day at the Wallace Collection. Which was a bit odd as I’m sure you’ll be aware if you have ever been to the Wallace Collection. … Read More

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