Beyond the CanvasSep 281 min readThe Flowers of Yves Saint Laurent - Musée YSL ParisSmall museums make me happy. Especially those in large cities. As a case in point, the Musée Yves Saint Laurent Paris is a delightful gem...
Beyond the CanvasSep 10, 20231 min readRon Mueck at Fondation Cartier, Paris“I never made life-size figures because it never seemed to be interesting. We meet life-size people every day.” - Ron Mueck Mueck's work...
Beyond the CanvasSep 4, 20212 min readWomen who defend themselvesAt long last, my reading drought has come to an end. I am currently re-reading the original version of The Life Before Us written in 1975...
Beyond the CanvasApr 22, 20201 min readFlashback no. 6: Paula Rego at Musée de l'Orangerie, Paris (21 Dec 2018)Portuguese-born Paula Rego doesn't paint to please the viewer, she paints to disorientate them. Her canvasses tell uncomfortable,...