Needle Sharp – a New Exhibition by Polly Mortimer and Lucy Fisher
Last Friday, sisters Polly Mortimer and Lucy Fisher launched their exhibition at the Tavistock Centre in North London. Needle Sharp consists of over 40 threadworks in wool and cotton, inspired mainly by industrial structures and urban scenery. Each took either wall of the long art space, creating a dynamic and consistent display. I had a […]
From Prizren to Skopje by Bus – Tips and Advice
Travelling by bus in former Yugoslavian countries is the most efficient way of getting around. But it comes with its quirks and can be challenging for inexperienced travellers. When planning your itinerary, you might find that online resources in English are quite scarce. So, this is a quick post about my journey from Prizren, Kosovo […]
Aleks Faust Presents Solo Exhibition Environmental
Aleks Faust is a Russian-born conceptual photographer based in London. This month, I have a pleasure to be curating his FIRST ever solo exhibition at the Tavistock Centre in London. Environmental is a collection of over 20 photographs depicting discarded objects in the streets of London, primarily Hackney and Camberwell. Aleks explores colour matching and […]
Pride Month 2024: In Conversation with Kathy Murillo
To celebrate Pride Month 2024, I invited artist Kathy Murillo to hold her exhibition Queer Figures at the Tavistock Centre in London. The artworks mixed the playful with the profound, using a variety of forms, colours and patterns. Some of the titles made a delightful use of wordplay (DiverCity, E‑Queer-Lity) to twist familiar words and […]
Nuremberg, Germany: Things to Do …and Not to Do
I took to travelling around Germany quite late (first time just over a year ago), but I’m catching up quickly. I can now add Nuremberg (Nürnberg) as the fourth city on my list! It was pretty much the way I expected, but I didn’t get to sample any traditional local food. As a hardcore vegetarian, I knew […]
Tavi Open 2024 – A New Exhibition at the Tavistock Centre
The third edition of Tavi Open has launched at the Tavistock Centre in London. This collective exhibition celebrates the creativity and talent of the Tavistock’s service users, students, staff, and local artists. This year, it features 58 artworks by 27 artists in a wide variety of styles and mediums. Tavi Open 2024 is the tenth exhibition […]
Etaoin Shrdlu by Richard Frost – New Exhibition at the Tavistock Centre
This month, I have a pleasure to host artist Richard Frost at the Tavistock Centre. Etaoin Shrdlu is a collection of over 20 works in ink on paper, a visual history of a vanished civilisation, with preserved fragments of its script. I caught up with Richard for a chat just before the private view. His […]
Homstel Log Inn in Skopje, Macedonia (Review)
It was my first time visiting Skopje and I wasn’t too sure where to stay. Eventually went for this ho(s)tel because of the location, affordable rates, and its character. Location Log Inn is conveniently located within 15 minutes’ walk from both the bus and train station, and the Old Bazaar in the other direction. Macedonia […]
Review of Hotel The Moon in Brussels, Belgium
This 2‑star hotel is a good compromise if you’re budget-minded, but want to stay somewhere central in the pricey Belgian capital. The Location The location couldn’t be more convenient: a stone’s throw from both the Grand Place and the city’s central station, and a short stroll from the Brussels Park. You can choose from affordably […]
Sevilla Kitsch Hostel Art Review
Some would cringe at a hostel with the word “kitsch” in the name. But it couldn’t be a better bait for me! 😃 Price and Location I had two nights to spend in Seville. Torn between two hostels, I decided to book a night in each and compare. Although not as good as La Flamenka, Kitsch Art […]
I Went to Prison in Sweden! Gamla Fängelset Hotel Review
Sorry for the clickbaity title, but it’s kind of true. It’s just that the prison in question is now the most unusual hotel I ever stayed in. Gamla Fängelset (which literally means Old Prison) is located in Umeå, a small city in eastern Sweden, a 10-minute walk from the centre. It opened in the 1860s, […]
Leczy czy szkodzi? Moje 4 miesiące na Roaccutane
This post is also available in English: Roaccutane: Healer or Killer? My Story “Ma poważne skutki uboczne. Nie wiem czy warto tak sobie wyniszczać organizm. Nie będziesz miał pryszczy, ale możesz mieć problemy ze zdrowiem.” Taką wiadomość dostałem od siostry jak napisałem, że staram się o receptę na Roaccutane. Ale to nie wszystko. Napisała mi o […]