Category Archives: Poetry

May 15, 2011

Richard Brautigan and the Library of Unwritten Books

This weeks explorations into the arts had me at home rereading some of Richard Brautigan ‘The Abortion: A Historical Romance 1966. It is based on the idea of a public library where authors can bring their manuscripts, “the unwanted, the … Continue reading →

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April 26, 2011

‘the width of your arms unfolded’

Athanasios Argianas sculpture is a work where the physical object is integral to the sung performance. I caught the performance from above and from the balcony of the Barbican Exhibition Halls I had the added advantage of being able to … Continue reading →

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March 16, 2011

Carnival Week-End in Barcelona

We were lucky with the weather it was sunny and unusually warm for the Carnival weekend in Barcelona. People and particularly children were out for the stroll down the Ramblas dressed in wigs extra noses and feathers and or fairy … Continue reading →

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April 25, 2010

Book Art at the Flow Gallery

Beauty and Art in Contemporary Book. Designers Bookmakers are members of The Guild of Contemporary Bookbinders founded 50 years ago. see : http://www.designerbookbinders.org.uk. On display at Flow are a selection of expertly crafted leather bound and tooled books. I spoke … Continue reading →

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July 16, 2009

Love and Loss a Poem

This is a contribution to my blog from Gill Mac Donald for she is working on a compilation of poems with the theme of love and loss. She very kindly let me have this one as a taster. Please do … Continue reading →

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