Life-sized Catalyst
Parked on the grass outside a multi-storey car park in Dundee, sits a car covered in a rather solid sheet. It took a moment to appreciate that it is a […]
Unfinished
This fascinating sculpture makes an enticing feature in London’s Cavendish Square Gardens. The lady’s sculptor is always open to selling his pieces and to welcoming interested members of the public […]
Three Wise Monkeys, Three Naked Men
And these colourful, naked men in Gothenburg share those views on the senses Copyright Debbie Smyth, 8 March 2016
Centre Point
“What’s the point?”, you may be wondering. This 3-metre tall, illuminated lettering is part of the London Lumière show. In fact, it is the name taken from a famous London […]
Banging His Head Against A Brick Wall
banging your head against a brick wall English informal saying: to attempt something repeatedly but always without success e.g. I’ve tried several times to cure my addiction to blogging but I’m banging my […]
Multicoloured Martyrs at Westminster Abbey
The original abbey dates back to the 11th century, but the present building dates mainly from the reign of King Henry III in the 13th century. It has been the setting for every […]
Swinging in Singapore
Swing Me Mama was created by Dominic Benhura in 1995 using serpentine (spring stone). Swinging is a popular theme in the Gardens, with the young girl below being just one […]
Helping Hands
Both Arms stretch out in Mandela Gardens in Leeds. They are a 16ft tall bronze sculpture created in 2000 by the Leeds-born sculptor Kenneth Armitage (1916-2002). Linked to Odd Ball and My […]
Happy New Year!
And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. – Rainer Maria Rilke Happy New Year! and may Sweet ’16 deliver all your wishes Copyright Debbie Smyth, […]
Canticle of the Creatures
This stunning mosaic mural, inspired by Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Creatures, celebrated Ljubljana’s 850th anniversary in 1994. It provides a colourful contrast with the view of the spires of Trnovo Church. […]
Artful Eclipse
-Look Up, Look Down Challenge, Week 103 Most Thursdays, I publish a post containing photos taken from above or below, and invite you to join in the challenge by posting your […]
Travel with Intent 