>JMW Turner and Walkabout

> The Tate Britain is often overshadowed by its younger brother the Tate Modern, but JMW Turner, arguably the best British painter of the 19th century bequeathed his entire collection to this neoclassical building, which gives the Modern a run for its money. Turner was a true Romantic. He wrote verses to accompany his paintings,… Continue reading >JMW Turner and Walkabout

>London and Avant Garde Art

> Yesterday was our first full day in London. We took the Tube, which is very convenient and indeed rivals its New York counterpart to the South Bank. One thing about Londoners is that momentary subterranean delays don’t seem to cause as much agitation as for New Yorkers. Bourough Market gave us lunch: we shared Thai… Continue reading >London and Avant Garde Art