One of my real passions is art and craft from local artists and creators. So today I’d like to introduce you to the work of an extremely talented artist and someone I’m happy to call a friend, Brixton-based artist Judith Rugg.
Judith previewed her latest series of paintings last month and Ted and I were both so taken with them that I had to share them with you.
Somerset House is building a name for itself in interactive and digitally led exhibits (its Big Data exhibition earlier this year was authoritative, multi-layered and extremely rewarding), but it still seems quite a coup for them to snag the European premiere of Björk’s journey into virtual reality. It’s an absolute must-see for anyone interested in her music, in digital art or in the potential of VR.
This month, I am …
Vaughan’s the author of epic fan favourite Saga, and this sounded right up my street. It’s about four girls with newspaper rounds. One post-Halloween morning, they head out and discover … things have changed.
So basically if the all-female Ghostbusters reboot was set in 1988 and crossed with the Goonies. And yes, it’s that good.
(Have you seen Ghostbusters the reboot yet? It’s amazing! I loved it.)
The latest from my favourite Cali alt-rockers. Moody, dark and great getting-ready-to-go-out music as the nights draw in. (Warning: May result in heavier application of eyeliner than intended.)
Kiefer Sutherland as a somewhat-reluctant president after all the others get blown up at the State of the Union. Only two episodes in so far, but it’s very well acted and I’m looking forward to seeing where this goes. And also he has great glasses. It’s releasing weekly on Netflix UK.
I’m a sucker for anything with Allison Janney in it, and this Netflix Original is a sharply observed and nuanced performance from a great cast. The plot’s a bit silly (homeless girl takes baby from neglectful mother) but Janney, Ellen Page and Tammy Blanchard are all extremely watchable.
Linklater really can do youth, can’t he. I’m guessing you’ve all already seen this, but if not, it’s new to Netflix UK and very lovely. Patricia Arquette is excellent – totally deserved her Oscar for Best Supporting.
Slow-cooked soups, dals, stews – anything hot, steamy and scrumptious. Also tea. Lots of tea.
A sunny Saturday so I dragged Ted along to visit some old friends.
… and hello Autumn.
No question that it’s here now – the temperature’s dropped, the night air has a cool edge to it, and rain showers have arrived.
You all know Tower Bridge.
The famous one that’s in all the pictures, with the double drawbridge in the middle.
The drawbridge weighs over a thousand tonnes. It is counterbalanced by huge weights, which also weigh over a thousand tonnes.
When the bridges lift, the weights slowly drop into two large chambers called “bascule chambers”. They’re situated in the base of the central supports of the bridge.
When the bridges are down, these chambers are empty.
“That’s a good place for a concert,” thought a chap called Iain Chambers.
“That sounds fun,” thought I.
This month, I am …
Vanity Fair by Thackeray. What a romp! We’re all Team Becky, right?
(If you’re not Team Becky, I’m not sure we can be friends. ?)
(But of course you’re Team Becky.)
The soundtrack to Autumn 2016.
The nicest chaps in pop, still making the prettiest songs on the block.
Oh Riggins.
(Also I am strangely addicted to Eat Well for Less, but let’s not talk about that.)
Björk Digital at Somerset House!
And vegetables. Lots of vegetables.
That’s the question my good friend Mr. White and I asked ourselves as we explored his latest exhibition, “82 Portraits and 1 Still Life”, at the Royal Academy.
This month, I am …
The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
And *headdesk*ing every time Nathan Price opens his mouth.
Also both Carrie Fisher’s autobiographies.
<3 Carrie. #teamleia #leiaforever #mykindofprincess
Stranger Things. Eleven, you’re our new hero, and Netflix, you are too good to us.
But OMG can I hold your hand? It’s so scary!*
The Olympics! Especially the synchronized swimming.
© 2024 … and roses too.
