On not being an artist

As a contribution to a blog the purpose of which is to share thoughts about what it means to be an artist in relation to other aspects of life, it might seem odd that I want to write today about not being an artist. Today has not been an easy one. I’m struggling with a … Read more

Should artists be forbidden to marry?

There was a vigorous discussion this morning, during the weekly Italian language course I attend, prompted by an article in the Italian press about the marriage of Catholic clergy. Apparently this is a topic hotly debated at the moment within the Roman Catholic church, I gather as a part of the generally reforming approach of … Read more