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Art, History & Culture

The Seeing of Sights

“Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living.” -Mary Ritter Beard (American historian, 1876- […]

Truly Madly Deeply

In the old town of Ljubljana, love is big business.  They don’t mind if it’s true, mad, or deep, they just want you to buy a padlock. This oft-hated habit […]

Light Festival in Amsterdam

I managed to get to Amsterdam just before the end of its winter Light Festival.  The Ghost Ship (above) was incredibly atmospheric, but it was difficult to do it justice […]

Bill Sticking Prohibited

…but Dalí painting allowed This mural is by Grafiti Madrid, a Spanish design company that creates lettering, signage and murals for companies around Spain. Part of Monday Murals.

Snug in Brighton

This blue mural is a 2010 piece by snug, a freelance graffiti artist and illustrator,  who has been plying his trade for 20 years. His work includes the centennial history of Moorfields Eye […]

Please Bid For This Bear

The Paddington Bear Trail is now closed and auctioning of these pieces is under way.  Why not add some sparkle to your life and bid for one? This public art […]